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Pente Capital
Venture studioLondon · Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Pente backs entrepreneurs and operators who build great businesses, describing its portfolio as a family of brands made up of 'true builders' working across wireframes, code, physical products, and ideas. The firm frames its worldview around the emergence of a kinder, more sustainable world powered by a new generation of businesses, where life's luxuries are redefined and design becomes the central determinant of quality.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 6 of 23 portfolio companiesConsumer ×3Deep Tech ×2Fintech ×2Hardware ×2Healthtech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×3United States×1
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathALTR builds alcohol separation technology, including its Velvet Blade precision system, that lets beverage makers reduce the alcohol content of drinks such as wine while preserving flavor and sensory qualities.
Deep TechFoodTechHardware
Co-investorsAZ Venture Capital Inc.Bluestein VenturesFTW VenturesJoyance PartnersMaia VenturesRockstart+1 more
Compostable biopolymer material derived from seaweed and natural sources.
Co-investorsBtomorrow VenturesVala CapitalIndico Capital PartnersRedrice Ventures
GP Bullhound is a technology investment bank providing M&A advisory and capital raising services for technology innovators, alongside direct investment in early-stage technology companies.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Manish Madhvani(Founder)in
Co-investorsIndaco Venture Partners
Hedvig is an insurance provider offering home, car, pet, and vacation-home coverage that customers manage through a mobile app, where they can change policies, add coverage, and file claims.
ConsumerFintechInsurTechSanta Clara, US
Avinash Lakshman(Executive Officer, Director)Fredrik Fors(Founder)in
BoardAmarjit Gill(Director)Puneet Agarwal(Director)inBrian Long(Director)
Co-investorsAnthemis VentureCherry VenturesCommerzVenturesObvious VenturesSparking CapitalTrue Ventures
Lick is a paint brand that sells high-quality paint products online and in physical retail locations (B&Q).
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Lucas London(Founder)in
Co-investorsAscensionFELIX CAPITALOMERS VenturesRedbus VenturesSamos InvestmentsStella Capital+1 more
Mytos develops automated manufacturing technology for regenerative medicines, specifically targeting the production of stem cell-derived therapies to make treatments for conditions like Parkinson's, blindness, and spinal cord injury accessible and affordable to patients.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsLondon, GB
Ali Afshar(CEO | Co-Founder)inIgnacio Willats(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAcequia Capital (AceCap)Artis VenturesDeep Science VenturesEmles Venture PartnersIQ Capital+13 more
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGP Bullhound · gpbullhound.com · Jul 23, 2026
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘDirector · Austrian · since 2024
Michael Bartenstein — 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove directors
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Pente Capital made?
- Pente Capital has 23 tracked investments.
- What stage does Pente Capital invest at?
- Pente Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Pente Capital focus on?
- Pente Capital focuses on Biotech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, InsurTech, IoT, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Pente Capital located?
- Pente Capital is headquartered in London, GB.
- Who does Pente Capital co-invest with?
- Pente Capital most often shares deals with Artis Ventures, JamJar Investments, OMERS Ventures, among 32 tracked co-investors.
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