Westerly Winds
Venture capitalLondon · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 17 people tracked
Investment thesis
Westerly Winds backs efficient, well-governed emerging companies led by exceptional founders. The firm combines private equity best practices with an emphasis on engaged leadership and sustainable growth, explicitly positioning itself as not a power-law investor. It works across all sectors, partnering with teams pioneering innovation.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 17 people
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What they invest in
from 2 of 12 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Construction Tech ×1Energy ×1SaaS ×1
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCarbon Clean develops modular carbon capture technology, including its CycloneCC system, designed for space-constrained industrial sites in heavy industries such as steel, cement, and energy.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Construction finance platform enabling builders to secure streamlined financing tied to the job site so everyone gets paid on time.
Insurance-technology platform eliminating security deposits from apartment operating infrastructure.
Nodes & Links builds AI-powered project management software that helps teams understand and proactively manage project schedules and plans.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaS
Greg LawtonDr. Christos Ellinas
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘDirector · American · since 2025
Director · British · since 2025
Director · British · since 2019
Edward Bernard Charles Van Cutsem — 25–50% of shares, 25–50% of voting rights
Karim Abdel-Ghaffar Plaza — 25–50% of shares, 25–50% of voting rights
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Westerly Winds invest at?
- Westerly Winds invests at the Pre-Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Westerly Winds focus on?
- Westerly Winds focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Westerly Winds located?
- Westerly Winds is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Westerly Winds lead rounds?
- Yes, Westerly Winds leads investment rounds.
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Co-investors · 4
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm known for backing AI and technology founders, emphasizing deep, hands-on partnerships with the companies it funds.
Costanoa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs a select group of founders solving large, difficult problems, positioning itself as a long-term, operationally engaged partner from a company's earliest days through later milestones.
Wildcat Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that backs technology entrepreneurs aiming to create new market categories.
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Moderne Ventures is a strategic venture capital and growth equity firm investing in disruptive technology companies across real estate, insurance, finance, and sustainability, and running an industry immersion program called the Moderne Passport.
Firms observed investing alongside Westerly Winds, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Westerly Winds's recorded portfolio.
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