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Thema

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London · 9 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Thema positions itself as the first conversation for Europe's next generation of emerging venture capital general partners. It acts as a first-ticket cornerstone LP, committing up to $5m, while reinventing the LP role by offering hands-on operational, legal, regulatory and fund administration support. Its process spans manager evaluation, fund setup and support, and cornerstone capital, aiming to help new managers launch top-tier funds efficiently and cost-effectively. Through its Thema Support infrastructure platform, it helps portfolio funds operate with institutional precision from day one, seeking to build long-term, generational fund management businesses.

Invests inSector AgnosticEuropeLondonUnited Kingdom

Source: firm website, verified Nov 9, 2026.

Check
$5M
HQ
London, GB
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2023
Tracked investments
3

Team · 9 people

from the firm's website & public directories
George Askew· Co-Founder, Managing Director

An operationally experienced venture capitalist who builds, invests in and launches companies and funds. He works with the Thema Support team, serves as a director for Thema's Luxembourg AIFM and sits on the Investment Committee. Previously at Cell Capital, Force Over Mass and European Travel Ventures.

Sam Ettelaie· Co-Founder, CIOin

An experienced LP focused on investing in and institutionalising first-time and emerging VC managers, overseeing the transaction process from sourcing through diligence to Investment Committee decisions. Previously at the British Business Bank and PwC.

James Whiffen· Compliance and Operations

Has over four years of experience in UK private markets advising emerging fund managers on compliance, risk and operating models, with a focus on the FCA Appointed Representative (Principal–AR) regime.

Lauren Sawa· Associatein

Holds a BSc (Hons) in Physics with Astrophysics and focuses on streamlining the tech stack, investment due diligence and regulatory compliance support.

Lucy O'Boyle· Marketing

An experienced marketing consultant and content specialist supporting Thema across content, brand and strategy, working primarily with the Thema Support team. Previously at ITN, Raconteur and Insignis.

Manu Manivannan· Junior Associatein

A UCL Economics graduate (BSc Hons) who supports the firm across regulatory compliance, investment due diligence and operations, working with clients across the venture ecosystem.

Sandhuni Correa· Financial Controller

A Chartered Accountant with over 15 years in financial services, primarily pensions and private equity, overseeing Thema's finance function. Previously at Mainspring Fund Services, WHEB Asset Management, G.E.C 1972 Pension Plan, Coal Pension Trustees Services and Victoria Asset Management.

Simon Webber· COO

Brings 25 years of venture capital operations experience, having run operations for and advised fund management, fund services and corporate finance businesses. Previously at Thompson Taraz, Citco, Kin Group and Grosvenor.

Olivia Courtney· Head of Compliancein

A compliance specialist with a Masters in Law who manages FCA-regulated and appointed representative firms, supporting investment managers through fundraising and fund incorporation. Previously at Newgate Compliance and Ocorian.

What they invest in

from 1 of 3 portfolio companies

Cybersecurity ×1

HQs:United Kingdom×1

Investments · 3 tracked

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Osney Capitalosneycapital.comin𝕏

Osney Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage cybersecurity companies in the UK, typically investing in rounds under £5m.

CybersecurityUK, GB

Co-investorsEnterprise Capital FundsIronGate Capital AdvisorsBritish Business Bank

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Odyssey PartnersUpside VC

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Frequently asked questions

What is Thema's typical check size?
Thema typically writes checks of $5M.
What sectors does Thema focus on?
Thema focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Thema located?
Thema is headquartered in London, GB.

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