Hiro Capital
Venture capitalLondon · Series A–Late Stage · 16 people tracked
Investment thesis
HIRO believes Europe can be a global leader in the next phase of human evolution enabled by advanced technology. The firm invests in sectors including artificial intelligence, robotics, defense, space exploration, longevity research, and spatial computing, supporting founders whose creativity and ambition drive innovation across frontier technologies that enhance human capabilities and build better societies.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 16 people
from the firm's websiteCo-founder of LoveCrafts, a global crafts marketplace that was acquired by a US trade buyer. Earlier career at Boston Consulting Group and as Group Strategy Director at Computacenter, where she grew the software business unit to £250m revenue. Cambridge graduate recognized as "Britain's Coolest Female Founder" by Business Insider. Leads pipeline development, due diligence, and deal structuring.
Long-time technology entrepreneur with 33 years of experience from the internet's earliest days. Co-founded Nasdaq-listed Inspired Entertainment and The Cloud, the UK's largest public Wi-Fi operator. Previously worked at Boston Consulting Group. Cambridge graduate and Fulbright Scholar who oversees strategic direction and leads investments in AI, longevity, sports, and deep tech.
Former President of Global Affairs at Meta and former UK Deputy Prime Minister, joined HIRO III as General Partner.
Video game industry pioneer who co-founded Games Workshop (Warhammer) and Eidos (Tomb Raider). Made CBE for services to UK gaming and knighted in 2022 for STEM education impact. Recipient of a Lifetime BAFTA award. Angel investor in gaming companies including Playdemic and Fall Guys. Drives HIRO's games investments.
Former UK Deputy Prime Minister (2010–2015) and served as President of Global Affairs at Meta until 2025. Spent a decade in EU roles including as a Member of the European Parliament. Published two books on internet policy and Brexit.
Leads investment strategy across Space, Defence, and Games sectors. Possesses over a decade of commercial and operational expertise and seven years of venture capital experience. Served in key leadership roles at ESL, which achieved a billion-dollar exit to Savvy Gaming. Co-founder of Payment Labs and Hiro Advisory, a boutique M&A firm.
Combines analytical and technical expertise with six years of prior experience as an M&A Analyst and Tech Product Strategist, supporting Inspired's Nasdaq listing. Possesses deep technical knowledge across Cloud, AI, and 3D Engines. Co-leads Deep Tech and Cloud & AI initiatives. Board member at Sidero Inc.
Brings 22 years of consulting, strategy, and cross-border tech market entry experience. Founded BML Consulting, which assisted tech firms with expansion and fundraising in Asia. Previous roles at JP Morgan. Angel investor across healthcare, tech, media, and education in China. Provides advisory support for portfolio Asian strategy.
Leads investments in Augmentation and Longevity sectors and manages the Sports Tech & Wearables portfolio. Brings over a decade of operational experience in market intelligence and business strategy. Seven years of direct support to HIRO portfolio companies. Holds a Master's in Management from the University of Westminster.
First Class graduate from Oxford University (Gibbs Prize recipient). Early career achievements include developing a digital education product and winning a hackathon MVP design competition. Supports deal sourcing, thesis research, due diligence, financial modelling, and operational tasks.
Career encompassing oil and fishing industries, e-commerce architecture during the internet boom, and CTO role at Inspired where he pioneered virtualization and cloud adoption. Cambridge Natural Sciences graduate. Evaluates technology potential of investments and collaborates on tech scaling and IP strategy.
Finance professional with over two decades of experience in technology sectors. CIMA chartered accountant with expertise in M&A, financial planning, IPOs on AIM and Nasdaq, and post-merger integration. Oversees fund financial planning and portfolio performance.
Finance professional with over a decade of global experience. Career began at Bear Stearns in London. Developed specialization in Wealth Management at Société Générale Private Banking and National Bank of Abu Dhabi. Manages LP communication and LP events.
Brings 20+ years of experience driving value creation across VC and PE-backed ventures. Managing Director at LiveMore Capital, where he scaled the firm from pre-revenue to £20m annually (720% growth, ranked 52 in Growth 500). Prior Partner at Gresham LLP. Provides hands-on support in fundraising, corporate development, and international expansion.
Veteran of TMT and media industries with 30 years of experience and 12 years in venture capital. Senior Partner at Amadeus Capital Partners. Founder and CEO of The Ink Factory, a digital film production company that produced "The Night Manager" and "Fighting With My Family". Co-founded Giant Squid games studio.
Meta AI scientist serving on HIRO's Advisory Board of global leaders.
What they invest in
from 3 of 32 portfolio companiesCreator Economy ×2Developer Tools ×2Gaming ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Deep Tech ×1Fintech ×1Media & Entertainment ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 32 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAMI Labs develops advanced AI systems that understand the real world through world models and action-conditioned architectures, enabling intelligent agents with persistent memory, reasoning, and safety controls for industrial automation, robotics, and healthcare applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics
Yann LeCun(Founder)
DreamCraft is a game development platform that simplifies game creation through a built-in editor and asset library, enabling individual creators without programming or art skills to develop and monetize games. The platform targets hobbyists and modders seeking to build games with significantly less complexity than traditional game engines.
ConsumerCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsGamingSan Francisco, US
Tianyin Zhang(Founder/CEO)inVeronica Yao(Founder/COO)
AI platform that accelerates the entire software development lifecycle with real-time build intelligence.
Lower-cost athlete load monitoring and tracking device, offering the smallest indoor/outdoor tracking unit.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Hiro Capital invest at?
- Hiro Capital invests at the Series A, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Hiro Capital focus on?
- Hiro Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Gaming, Longevity, Robotics, Space Tech, Sports Tech.
- Where is Hiro Capital located?
- Hiro Capital is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Hiro Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Hiro Capital leads investment rounds.
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