Vala Capital
Venture capitalLondon · Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Vala Capital focuses on building and growing early-stage start-ups with sustainability at the core of its investment approach. Beyond capital supplied through the Vala Funds (including EIS portfolios), the firm offers creative insight, operational experience and network access to help founders scale. Sustainability is embedded in its due diligence, and Vala explicitly makes its capital contingent on founders sharing its vision for a more sustainable future. It constructs portfolios of companies aimed at delivering strong returns for investors who care about sustainability.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website & public directories
Investments · 27 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCompostable biopolymer material derived from seaweed and natural sources.
Subsea robotics company developing progressively autonomous subsea deployment solutions with a focus on sustainability and ocean restoration, serving offshore energy, aquaculture, marine science, deep sea mineral recovery and environmental restoration.
Sustainable laundry service disrupting the traditional cleaning industry.
Software and data optimisation platform enabling renewable energy investors and operators to monitor, manage and optimise their assets, used by global operators such as EDF and London Array.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Vala Capital invest at?
- Vala Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Vala Capital focus on?
- Vala Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Hardware, Impact & Social Good, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, New Materials, Robotics, SaaS, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is Vala Capital located?
- Vala Capital is headquartered in London, GB.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSpotlight Interview: Jasper Smith & James Faulkner, Vala Capital
GrowthInvest · James Faulkner
EIS Showcase 2019 interview with Jasper Smith, Vala Capital on Vimeo
Intelligent Partnership · Jasper Smith · vimeo.com
Vala EIS Portfolio – manager interview with Jasper Smith, Vala Capital
Wealth Club · Jasper Smith
James Faulkner - Director Vala Capital
Kuber · James Faulkner
EIS Showcase: Interview with James Faulkner from Vala Capital
James Faulkner · vimeo.com
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