Walking Ventures
Venture capitalLondon · Pre-Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Walking Ventures is a seed fund based in London and led by an experienced entrepreneur who understands the challenges of building startups. The firm targets large markets and backs teams that already have traction and the ability to build defensible moats around their businesses. Beyond capital, Walking Ventures supports founders with hands-on help, useful connections, and shared learning drawn from a network of other founders.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 18 of 48 portfolio companiesSaaS ×10AI & Machine Learning ×7Enterprise Software ×5Consumer ×3Cybersecurity ×2Developer Tools ×2EdTech ×2Fintech ×2
HQs:United Kingdom×3United States×3Sweden×1
Investments · 48 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathApperio provides a legal spend management platform that connects to law firms' time and billing systems and uses generative AI to give in-house legal teams visibility into work before invoicing and to help law firms submit compliant invoices.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaS
Nicholas d'Adhemar(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsDraper EspritIQ CapitalMolten VenturesNotion CapitalSalica Investments
Attractions.io provides a mobile app platform for visitor attractions such as zoos and theme parks, helping operators deliver guest-facing digital experiences.
ConsumerSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsCambridge Innovation CapitalMartlet Capital
Co-investorsBlue Delta CapitalFernbrook Capital ManagementYieldstreet
Castle builds trust infrastructure for the modern internet, helping organizations detect and prevent fraud and account takeover attacks.
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Johan Brissmyr(Founder/CEO)inSebastian Wallin(Founder/CTO)in
BoardShardul Shahin
Co-investorsIndex VenturesY CombinatorFirst Round CapitalF-Prime Capital PartnersBoost VCSparkLabs Global Ventures+1 more
Cipher Surgical makes OpClear, a laparoscopic scope lens cleaning device consisting of a control unit and a sheath that attaches to the scope, delivering automated CO2 flow to reduce fog and on-demand saline lens wash for continuous intra-abdominal vision.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsFuture Planet CapitalVenture Founders
Codementor for Teams provides live technical mentorship and pair programming sessions, connecting development teams with vetted expert mentors across multiple technology stacks for code review, debugging, and professional development.
B2B MarketplacesDeveloper ToolsEdTechSunnyvale, US
Co-investorsFuture Planet Capital
Personal website of Emily Marbach, a collage artist and printmaker showcasing her creative work.
FanDuel offers online sports betting and gaming entertainment products for sports fans across the U.S. and Canada, partnering with leagues, teams, and talent.
ConsumerGamingSports Tech
Co-investorsAmplify.LAAnsa CapitalAurumBettor CapitalBullpen CapitalComcast Ventures+10 more
Goodlord provides an AI-enhanced software platform for the UK lettings market, automating administration, referencing, identity verification, and regulatory compliance across the tenancy process.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsElevate Innovation PartnersFinch CapitalHighland EuropeOxxLocalGlobeRibbit Capital+1 more
HandsHQ provides software for creating risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), managing team training requirements, and reporting on-site risks before work begins.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Joint Academy is an AI-powered virtual care platform for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, offering AI-augmented clinical workflows, a real-world MSK patient database, and evidence-based treatment tools.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsLU Innovation
Lantum offers AI-powered workforce management tools designed to help organizations handle staffing more efficiently and cost-effectively.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsBeringeaFinch CapitalSamos InvestmentsPlayfair Capital
LeSalon is an on-demand platform that connects customers with vetted mobile beauty therapists who provide at-home or workplace treatments such as manicures, pedicures, waxing, massage, lashes, and spray tan.
ConsumerMarketplacesWellness & FitnessLondon, GB
LoyaltyLion is a loyalty and rewards platform for Shopify e-commerce brands, letting merchants offer points, tiers, referrals, and challenges to drive repeat purchases and customer lifetime value.
E-commerceMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsSaaS Capital
Mapillary offers a collaborative platform that hosts, processes, and publishes street-level imagery and map data, using computer vision and machine learning to automate map-making at scale.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureMobility & TransportationSaaSBjarred, SE
Jan Erik Solem(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardEvan Nisselson(Director)in
Co-investorsMetaAir Street CapitalBMW i VenturesIntrepid Growth PartnersLDV CapitalNFX+2 more
Merton College is a constituent college of the University of Oxford, providing teaching, tutoring, and residential facilities for undergraduate and graduate students.
EdTechOxford, GB
Ometria is a customer data and experience platform (CDXP) built for retail and DTC brands, combining customer data with AI-powered marketing across channels including email, SMS, on-site, in-store, social, and app push.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsAdjuvoBright Pixel CapitalChamaeleonCraigie CapitalSamos Investments
ScreenCloud is a full-stack digital signage platform offering hardware players and software to deploy, manage, and secure screens at scale for enterprises.
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareSaaS
Seeking Alpha is a financial research platform that provides stock analysis, investment tools, and market coverage across asset classes to investors.
Fintech
Co-investorsDag VenturesMosaic Ventures
Co-investorsKairos HQKima VenturesYabeoCredo VenturesK50 VenturesNordic Eye Venture Capital
Tessian provides AI-powered email security solutions that detect and prevent email-based cyberattacks and data loss for enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Tim Sadler(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalForgePoint CapitalFraserMarch Capital PartnersSozo VenturesTempoCap+4 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSeeking Alpha · seekingalpha.com · Jul 17, 2026
Castle · research.castlelabs.io · Jul 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Walking Ventures made?
- Walking Ventures has 48 tracked investments.
- What stage does Walking Ventures invest at?
- Walking Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Walking Ventures's typical check size?
- Walking Ventures typically writes checks of $650K – $1.3M.
- What sectors does Walking Ventures focus on?
- Walking Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, EdTech, Healthtech, IoT, Marketplaces, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Walking Ventures located?
- Walking Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Walking Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Walking Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Walking Ventures co-invest with?
- Walking Ventures most often shares deals with Finch Capital, Future Planet Capital, Samos Investments, among 64 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamThe Venture Capital [VC] & Startup CEO Relationship with Tim Jackson from Walking Ventures (London) - YouTube
Newchip · Tim Jackson
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