Guinness Ventures
Venture capitalLondon · Series A–Growth · 16 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Guinness Ventures focuses on Series A funding for UK-based scale-up companies across the business services, healthcare, and consumer sectors. Since 2010 the firm has specialised in tax-efficient investment products (EIS, VCT and IHT qualifying), enabling investors to diversify their portfolios while backing some of the UK's fastest growing businesses. The team takes a grounded, evidence-based approach to supporting founders as they scale internationally and pursue their growth ambitions, having invested more than £340m into over 200 qualifying companies to date.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 16 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 26 of 69 portfolio companiesSaaS ×13Enterprise Software ×8AI & Machine Learning ×6Data & Infrastructure ×6Healthtech ×6Consumer ×5Direct to Consumer ×5Digital Health ×4
HQs:United Kingdom×12United States×3Ireland×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 14 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×92 founders×33 founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 16 founders with education data
University of Oxford ×4The University of Western Australia ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 16 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×5Economics ×3Engineering ×3Computer Science ×2Finance & Accounting ×2Medicine ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 15 founders with career history
New Entrepreneurs Foundation ×2Travelex ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 69 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 42025 · 32024 · 32023 · 12022 · 213 dated
Anansi is an insurance-driven delivery platform for last-mile logistics that combines regulated insurance, automated invoice monitoring, and risk insights in one system.
E-commerceInsurTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsInsurTechMundi VenturesOctopus VenturesOutrun VenturesSie VenturesUNIQA Ventures GmbH
Aptem is an educational technology platform that manages apprenticeship delivery and administration, serving apprentices, employers, and government bodies.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSNot stated, GB
Richard Alberg(Chief Executive)in
Aumet builds an AI-driven procurement and ERP platform for the pharmaceutical supply chain, connecting pharmacies, drug manufacturers, distributors, hospitals, and health ministries with tools for sourcing, pricing, and inventory visibility.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesHealthtechSaaSAmman, US
Ashraf SamhouriMohamed BatterjiTariq KhaderinYahya Aqel(Founder & CEO)Shahed Jaber(Founder)inAdel Haddadin
Co-investors500 GlobalShorooq PartnersTechstarsRSCMAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Emkan Capital+4 more
MORI sells organic and sustainable clothing and sleepwear for newborns and children up to eight years old, made from organic cotton, bamboo, and modal fabrics.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLondon, GB
Akin Onal(Founder and CEO)inCam MillerinChirag Shahin
Co-investors500 Emerging Europe500 GlobalBY Venture Partners
BibliU is a digital learning platform that partners with publishers to provide students affordable, instant access to course content, and offers institutions workflow automation to reduce administrative burden.
EdTechSaaS
Dave Sherwood(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsBrick Capital VenturesGreen Shores CapitalKreos CapitalOxford Science EnterprisesParkwalk AdvisorsBeyond Ventures+3 more
Bristol-based developer of mmWave wireless communication systems for defence, high-speed rail and other mobility markets.
Co-investorsCalculus Capital Ltd.Perscitus LLPARMCalculusWren Capital
A homecare company using digital technology and artificial intelligence to improve elderly care through efficient matching and scheduling.
Co-investorsKairos HQKima VenturesLoric VenturesWalking VenturesYabeoCredo Ventures+3 more
Cera is Europe's largest HealthTech company building AI tools and digital products to predict hospitalizations and improve care delivery for NHS and government partners.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechCamden, GB
Dr. Ben Maruthappu(Founder)in
Co-investorsKairos HQEarlymarket
ContentCal was a London-based SaaS platform for planning, approving, scheduling and publishing social media content, acquired by Adobe.
Marketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsFuel VenturesPerivoli Innovations
Daye offers at-home diagnostic tests for hormonal health, vaginal microbiome, and STI screening, alongside consulting services with fertility and gynecological nurses.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Valentina(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsCrane Venture PartnersCross-Border Impact VenturesImpetus CapitalJazzya InvestmentsKindred CapitalMyelin VC+2 more
Diffusion is a real-time data platform that ingests, transforms, and distributes streaming data at low latency to millions of connected endpoints for enterprises.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSector AgnosticReading, GB
Co-investorsMaven Capital PartnersNorth East Development Capital Fund
Doctify is a UK-founded healthcare platform that collects and publishes verified patient reviews of clinicians and care providers.
Stephanie Eltz(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmadeus Capital PartnersBeringeaKeen Venture PartnersKinled HoldingAmadeus Capital SA
EDGE10 Group provides electronic health record systems and performance analytics software for professional sports teams and leagues.
Data & InfrastructureHealthtechSaaSSports TechLos Angeles, US
Gaetan Lefebvre(Founder and COO of ARMS Health)Justin Paige(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsOctopus VenturesSaaS Capital
Fable provides anonymized, AI-enriched consumer transaction data from European and US banks and card issuers to institutional investors, governments, and central banks.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechLondon, GB
Suraj Gohil(Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer)inLuke Kennedy(CEO)in
Co-investorsOctopus VenturesThe FSE Group
Forestreet operates an AI platform for market and innovation discovery, letting companies research technology markets and vendors using data-driven insights rather than analyst reports or manual searches.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
David Doyle(CEO & Founder)inAlex Miller(CEO & Founder)in
Co-investorsCreative UK
Fussy makes personal care products designed to reduce single-use plastic waste in bathroom routines.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer
Co-investorsActive PartnersVelocity Capital Advisors
HeadBox is a platform for planning and booking corporate meetings and events, pairing venue-sourcing software with a team of meetings and events experts.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSaaS
Co-investorsDeepbridge CapitalEgora HoldingEGORA Ventures AGSalica InvestmentsWild Blue Cohort
Imagen builds a video management platform designed to help clients make video content measurable, manageable, and profitable.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaSLondon, GB
Anthony BlakePaul McConkey
Co-investorsCambridge Innovation CapitalWormhole CapitalCadenzaHaystackMenlo VenturesNFX+2 more
Lune builds an intelligence network for supply chains that enables businesses to decarbonize operations while optimizing performance and automatically fund climate projects.
Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Roberto BruggemanninOliver Ritzmannin
BoardErik Stadigh
Co-investorsCrane Venture PartnersMaximilian Tayenthal
Industrial Magnetics manufactures and supplies magnetic separation equipment and industrial magnet systems for powder and bulk solids processing, material handling, and pneumatic conveying applications across manufacturing and processing industries.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials
Co-investorsDns CapitalBaruch Future VenturesEvergreen Climate InnovationsMaterial Impact
Mintago provides an employee benefits and financial wellbeing platform that gives employers tools and insights to support their staff's financial, physical, and mental wellbeing.
FintechHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsBlack Lion VenturesFigure 8 InvestmentsHorseplay VenturesLove VenturesRedbus VenturesCur8 Capital+1 more
Perci Health provides clinician-led cancer care and support services, serving people living with cancer and their employers through evidence-based guidance and specialist consultation.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsConduit ConnectOctopus Ventures
PlotBox provides deathcare management software integrated with georectified mapping technology to help funeral service providers and families manage cemetery and burial operations.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
Mark NolaninStephen HardyinSean McAllister(CEO & Co-founder)inLeona McAllister(Co-founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalClarendon Fund Managers Ltd.
Qureight is a UK AI-powered imaging CRO providing enterprise-grade imaging and precision endpoints for lung and heart disease trials.
Muhunthan Thillai(Founder)in
Co-investorsAscensionCambridge Angels groupMolten VenturesCMS VenturesPlayfair CapitalXTX Markets
Rise & Fall is a luxury fashion company that sources premium materials and partners directly with world-class manufacturers to produce high-quality clothing and accessories at substantially reduced prices.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
JedWill
Co-investorsKube VC
Scanner provides full-text search and indexing for security logs stored in S3, enabling security teams to investigate incidents by querying years of data in seconds rather than hours.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Cliff Crosland(Co-Founder & CTO)inSteven Wu(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsSequoia CapitalCRV (Charles River Ventures)Mantis Capital
Shotscope sells GPS watches, handhelds, launch monitors, and laser rangefinders for golfers to track their game and improve performance.
ConsumerHardwareIoTSports Tech
Co-investorsEquity GapThe SidebySide PartnershipGrowthdeckOld College CapitalScottish EnterpriseScottish Investment Bank
Sportable develops a FIFA-certified connected soccer ball that captures real-time performance data to provide coaches, players, and analysts with actionable insights on technical skill, athlete workload, and match metrics.
HardwareIoTSports Tech
Dugald Macdonald(Founder)in
Co-investorsHAVAIC
Thriva offers at-home blood testing covering over 75 health markers, with results and personalized health guidance (including integration with data from wearables like Oura).
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Hamish Grierson(Founder)inTom Livesey(Founder)inEliot Brooksin
Co-investors500 GlobalPembroke VCTRedbus VenturesTarget GlobalLondon Co-Investment Fund
White Rabbit Pizza produces gluten-free sourdough pizzas using a bespoke dough blend and slow-proved techniques, serving consumers who require or prefer gluten-free alternatives.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechOxfordshire, GB
Teo
Co-investorsLSG Holdings
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All Faiths RemembranceBarts PubBarts PubsBBC MaestroBright Minds DaycareCellar & CoCera CareCfs CareCodilink UK LtdDragonfly AIFifty Technology LimitedGlobal Pricing InnovationsGravity FitnessH14 Energy LtdHanzo Archives LimitedHolibobJones Food CompanyKibo Hospital ServicesLOKE Group LimitedLune & WildMOTHNeighbourlyNovia CHP LtdObrizumPasta Evangelists LtdPicnic MediaPopsa Holdings LimitedRare MetalRwHealthSapphire Energy LtdSessions MarketSmile OneStowsafe FulfilmentSuntech UK LimitedTeachercentric LimitedWhite RabbitWolf & Badger LtdWorker X LtdWrisk
Exits · 4
4 acquisitions · showing 2ContentCalacq. by AdobeForestreetacq. by Beroe
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMintago · mintago.com · May 27, 2025
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘDirector · Irish · since 2022
Director · British · since 2024
Director · British · since 2024
Director · British,South African · since 2024
Director · British · since 2024
Director · British · since 2024
Guinness Asset Management Limited — 75–100% of shares, 50–75% of voting rights
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Guinness Ventures made?
- Guinness Ventures has 69 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 7 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Guinness Ventures invest at?
- Guinness Ventures invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Guinness Ventures focus on?
- Guinness Ventures focuses on Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, SaaS.
- Where is Guinness Ventures located?
- Guinness Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Guinness Ventures lead rounds?
- Guinness Ventures has led 13 of the 26 rounds where its role is on record.
- Who does Guinness Ventures co-invest with?
- Guinness Ventures most often shares deals with Octopus Ventures, 500 Global, Redbus Ventures, among 51 tracked co-investors.
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