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David Houghton

Investor

Principal at Houghton Street Ventures

London

Writes $250K – $500K checks · typically $350K

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About

The site describes Houghton Street Ventures, an early-stage venture firm focused on backing founders connected to the London School of Economics (LSE). The firm invests from pre-seed through Series A using an approach it calls "Critical Capital," leading rounds with conviction and following on with focus. It invests across sectors and geographies without a specific focus, seeking the best founders within the LSE network, and also offers SPVs for deal-by-deal co-investment alongside its fund and other lead VCs. The page does not contain biographical detail specific to David Houghton as an individual.

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Investments

Investor

CometCompany HeroOrbiitRayloVenteur

Per the investor's own website.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Houghton?
The site describes Houghton Street Ventures, an early-stage venture firm focused on backing founders connected to the London School of Economics (LSE). The firm invests from pre-seed through Series A using an approach it calls "Critical Capital," leading rounds with conviction and following on with focus. It invests across sectors and geographies without a specific focus, seeking the best founders within the LSE network, and also offers SPVs for deal-by-deal co-investment alongside its fund and other lead VCs. The page does not contain biographical detail specific to David Houghton as an individual.
Where does David Houghton work?
David Houghton is Principal at Houghton Street Ventures.
What check size does David Houghton write?
David Houghton typically writes checks of $250K – $500K.
What companies has David Houghton invested in?
Investments tracked here include Comet, Company Hero, Orbiit, Raylo, Venteur.

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