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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
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What they invest in
from 4 of 23 portfolio companiesConsumer ×2Healthtech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Deep Tech ×1Digital Health ×1Direct to Consumer ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×3
Investments · 23 tracked
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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
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-investorsFELIX CAPITALOMERS VenturesRedbus VenturesSamos Investments
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+7 more
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Pickles · cnbc.com · Aug 29, 2026
GP Bullhound · gpbullhound.com · Jul 23, 2026
Mytos · iqcapital.vc · Sep 3, 2025
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, Indaco Venture Partners, IQ Capital, among 13 tracked co-investors.
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