IW Capital
Venture capitalLondon · Seed–Growth · 17 people tracked
Investment thesis
IW Capital invests in ambitious founders building technology companies, aiming to generate strong returns for its investors. Beyond capital, the firm emphasizes agility and momentum in deploying funds, and provides added value through its IW Connect network of relationships and IW Catalyst support teams in growth marketing, PR and public affairs. The firm targets visionary UK businesses positioned to lead their industries and offers Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) structures that give investors tax relief while supporting growth-stage companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 17 people
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What they invest in
from 19 of 24 portfolio companiesConsumer ×5Circular Economy ×3E-commerce ×3Healthtech ×3Medical Devices ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Cleantech ×2Digital Health ×2
HQs:United Kingdom×9India×1
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathImpact Recycling operates plants and licenses its proprietary BOSS separation technology to recycle hard-to-recycle mixed rigid, flexible and medical post-consumer waste plastic into recycled PE and PP materials.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
David Walsh(Founder & CEO)
Alesi Surgical develops Ultravision, a medical device system that eliminates surgical smoke during surgery using electrostatic precipitation technology, eliminating the need for gas exchange systems.
Medical Devices
BorrowMyDoggy is an online platform that connects dog owners with local people who want to spend time with a dog, arranging walks, playdates, and dog-sitting.
ConsumerMarketplacesSocial
Rikke Rosenlund(Founder)inLes Cochrane
Co-investors500 GlobalR/GA Ventures
Co-investorsBenchstrength PartnersFrazier Healthcare PartnersZero Infinity Partners
Elevation Financial Group is a consolidator of independent financial adviser practices in the UK, providing acquisition and integration services for IFA firms.
FintechBirmingham, GB
Incanthera develops treatment technologies in dermatology and oncology, with current focus on dermatological applications using proprietary formulation and delivery technologies for unmet skincare needs.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Location Live operates a global marketplace for brand activation and event spaces, offering direct access to premium venues through their lo:live platform and custom scouting services.
Marketplaces
Co-investorsConduit ConnectOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)Oxford Technology ManagementXTX Markets
Omni is a UK-based pet food company that makes novel protein, allergy-friendly food for pets, aimed at improving pet health while reducing environmental impact.
ConsumerDigital HealthDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechHealthtech
Guy Sandelowsky(Co-Founder)Shiv Sivakumar(Founder)Dr Guy Sandelowsky(Founder)
Co-investorsArtesianBrincCompanion FundLever VCMiroma VenturesCraft Ventures+1 more
Nomina is a unified trading terminal for perpetual future decentralized exchanges (perp DEXs) that lets DeFi users run and automate advanced cross-exchange trading strategies.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Tyler Tarsi(Co-Founder and CTO)Austin King(Founder)in
Co-investorsPantera CapitalCraft VenturesDigitalis VenturesICONIQLever VCRedrice Ventures
Plumm provides an integrated HR platform that manages hiring, payroll, performance, learning, and employee wellbeing through AI-powered tools.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Rockwater operates hospitality venues offering food and drink menus, private hire, events, and a membership program, with locations in Hove and Branksome in the UK.
Consumer
SaveMoneyCutCarbon provides end-to-end support for organizations pursuing net zero, from opportunity assessments to installation of energy and water saving technologies.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Strolll offers an augmented reality platform for neurological rehabilitation, providing gait training, rehab exercises, and assessments in one system.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Tom Finn(Founder)in
Co-investorsEMV CapitalFuture Planet CapitalKluz VenturesMartlet Capital
Transcend manufactures compostable and recyclable fibre-based packaging solutions designed to replace plastic products, serving brands seeking certified high-performance alternatives aligned with evolving environmental regulations.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyNew Materials
Ubamarket develops an omni-channel "Scan, Pay, Go" retail app that lets shoppers create shopping lists, navigate stores, receive personalised offers, collect loyalty points, verify age, and check out via their phone, alongside click & collect and home delivery.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Will Broome(Founder)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesOmni · news18.com · Aug 17, 2026
Omni · businesswire.com · Jul 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has IW Capital made?
- IW Capital has 23 tracked investments.
- What stage does IW Capital invest at?
- IW Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does IW Capital focus on?
- IW Capital focuses on Cleantech, Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is IW Capital located?
- IW Capital is headquartered in London, GB.
- Who does IW Capital co-invest with?
- IW Capital most often shares deals with Benchstrength Partners, EMV Capital, Future Planet Capital, among 17 tracked co-investors.
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