Redbus Ventures
Venture capitalLondon Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A
Also known as Polygram Group Ltd
Investment thesis
Redbus backs early-stage ventures predominantly in the UK, investing its own permanent capital rather than operating as a traditional fixed-timeline fund, which allows a long-term, patient approach. Beyond core venture activity, it pursues special situations including acquiring businesses that need reorganisation and buying materially undervalued assets. Its leadership are entrepreneurs who have founded, scaled and exited businesses, and they offer portfolio companies practical experience, strategic judgement, honest challenge and network introductions in addition to capital. The firm prefers warm introductions and concise pitch decks, values alignment, and aims to make informed decisions quickly while asking direct questions.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
What they invest in
from 39 of 68 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ12SaaS Γ10Fintech Γ9Consumer Γ8Direct to Consumer Γ5Enterprise Software Γ5Healthtech Γ5Wellness & Fitness Γ5
HQs:United KingdomΓ15United StatesΓ3AustraliaΓ1SpainΓ1CroatiaΓ1
Investments Β· 68 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 Β· 12018 Β· 12 dated
London
Niall Burns(Director)Lelah Manz(Director)Jamie Beckland(Executive Officer, Director)Nick Denny(Director)David O'Neill(Executive Officer, Director)Mayur Upadhyaya(Executive Officer, Director)
Ascentra is an enterprise AI platform that connects a company's ERPs, spreadsheets, and point solutions into a unified, governed data layer and then builds custom AI agents on top of it, such as customer service agents, sales agents, and data analytics tools.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
AtaiBeckley develops rapid-acting and durable mental health treatments for patients with difficult-to-treat mental health conditions.
BiotechMedical DevicesMental Health
Christian AngermayerSrinivas Rao
Cardiac Dimensions develops the Carillon Mitral Contour System, an implantable device therapy for treating functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) in heart failure patients.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Carthona Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups at the Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages, with follow-on capital as companies mature.
Sydney, AU
ClearGlass Analytics provides cost transparency, benchmarking, and Value-for-Money reporting for institutional asset owners, their advisors, and asset managers.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Cloud Capital provides an AI-driven forecasting and optimization platform that helps finance and engineering teams predict and reduce cloud spend, making AWS commitments on customers' behalf and passing on the savings.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingFintech
Credible operates an online marketplace where consumers compare prequalified rates for personal loans, student loan refinancing, private student loans, mortgages, mortgage refinancing, and insurance from multiple lenders and providers side-by-side without affecting their credit score.
FintechInsurTechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Stephen Dash(Executive Officer, Director)Soulaimane Htite(Director)
BoardDean Dorrell(Director)
Entrepreneurs First is an accelerator and founder community that identifies and supports talented individuals from academic institutions and tech communities globally to become founders.
CleantechClimate TechFuture of WorkLondon, GB
FLOWERBX is an online flower delivery service offering single-variety bouquets, plants, vases and home decor to consumers, with same-day delivery in London and next-day delivery nationwide across the UK.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
FreightCore is a freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and land shipping services, including Full Container Load, Less than Container Load, air freight, and EU-to-UK groupage.
Logistics & Supply ChainLondon, GB
Hammock is a landlord accounting platform recognised by HMRC for Making Tax Digital, offering automated bookkeeping, property tax statements (mapped to the SA105 form), and buy-to-let investment metrics such as loan-to-value ratio, rental yields and arrears balances.
FintechPropTechSaaS
HolidayFox lists campsites in Britain that offer canoe hire or canoe-friendly access, aimed at travelers wanting riverside camping and canoeing trips.
Media & EntertainmentTravel & Hospitality
Mindstep is a digital mental health platform that provides assessments, self-guided care, live therapy, and real-time insights to organisations for supporting employee mental health.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
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
Chieu Cao(Co-Founder & CEO)
Nesti provides AI "employees" that handle inbound and outbound communications (calls, WhatsApp, email), re-engage applicant databases, book viewings and valuations, produce marketing materials, and manage lettings back-office tasks for estate/lettings agencies.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS
Onsi is a technology provider and UK/EU-regulated insurance intermediary focused on financial wellbeing, flexibility, and security for workers.
FintechHR TechInsurTech
Oto is a tinnitus management program combining professional audiologist care with a mobile app delivering cognitive behavioral therapy exercises, soundscapes, and mindfulness techniques.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessLondon, GB
Edmund Farrar(Founder)inGeorge Leidig(Founder)in
Marketplace for hourly venue rentals for meetings, productions, and events
San Francisco, US
George Chammas(Director)Raymond Chammas(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPaul Holland(Director)
Purpose creates strategic creative campaigns and movement-building initiatives for nonprofits, NGOs, brands, and philanthropies focused on environmental, social, and health impact.
Climate TechImpact & Social GoodMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSocialLondon, GB
Jeremy Heimans(Co-founder & Chairman)Harpreet Bagga(Partner & Co-CEO)Simon Goff(Partner & Co-CEO)
Runa provides payment infrastructure that enables businesses to send money, rewards, and assets instantly across borders through a single integration.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York, US
Andrew Timothy Sullican(Executive Officer, Director)Sebastian Dreher(Director)Patrick O'Keefe(Director)Greg Robertson(Director)Brian Krumrei(Director)Tammy Newmark(Director)
Ryft is a UK-based, FCA-regulated payment services provider offering embedded payment infrastructure for marketplaces, platforms and omnichannel businesses, with features like automated split payments, seller onboarding, recurring billing, escrow and transaction monetisation.
FintechMarketplacesSaaSUK, GB
RichardAlexSadra
Ouster develops high-resolution lidar sensors for long, mid, and short-range applications, enabling automation and autonomous systems across infrastructure and industrial sectors.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTRobotics
Smile2Impress provides invisible orthodontic treatments using clear aligner technology for patients seeking to straighten their teeth.
HealthtechMedical Devices
TEAMS was a platform for finding friends and teammates for gaming, facilitating player connections.
GamingSocial
Thrift+ is a secondhand fashion marketplace that enables consumers to buy and sell pre-owned clothing with quality assurance and hassle-free logistics.
Circular EconomyMarketplaces
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiespurpose Β· pulse2.com Β· Jul 19, 2026
Beckley Psytech Β· wmbdradio.com Β· Jul 16, 2026
Sense Photonics Β· finance.yahoo.com Β· Feb 9, 2026
Boldr Β· tech.eu Β· Sep 30, 2025
Principals & officers Β· per Companies House
what is this? βDirector Β· British Β· since 2014
Simon Elliot Franks β 75β100% of shares
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Redbus Ventures invest at?
- Redbus Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Redbus Ventures focus on?
- Redbus Ventures focuses on E-commerce, Fintech, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Redbus Ventures located?
- Redbus Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
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