Investors in Learning

Deeptech Labs, based in Cambridge, operates as both an accelerator and a venture capital fund, committed to nurturing and building the world's leading Deep Tech companies. By leveraging the unique academic and commercial capabilities of the Cambridge ecosystem, Deeptech Labs provides a comprehensive support system for startups. The firm combines investment capital with strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to cutting-edge research and development facilities. With a focus on deep technology innovations, Deeptech Labs aims to drive significant advancements and commercial success for its portfolio companies, positioning them at the forefront of technological breakthroughs. For deep tech entrepreneurs seeking to capitalize on Cambridge's unparalleled resources, Deeptech Labs offers an ideal platform for growth and development.

Inference Partners is a thesis-driven venture capital firm specializing in the future of infrastructure software. We prioritize building trusted, long-lasting relationships with entrepreneurs, deeply engaging with each company we partner with. Our philosophy embraces a long-term view, respecting the challenges and risks entrepreneurs face, and offering supportive partnership through both prosperous and challenging times. We challenge conventional wisdom, analyzing each situation from diverse perspectives rather than guessing, to take informed risks. Our investment focus is early-stage, typically investing at pre-seed or seed stages, and we aim to contribute meaningfully throughout the company's growth journey. In terms of sectors, we exclusively invest in enterprise and infrastructure software companies, focusing on areas such as data management, computing technologies, networking solutions, digital payments, and cybersecurity. We seek teams with deep domain expertise and unique perspectives to innovate and address significant customer needs effectively.

First Look Capital addresses the pervasive underinvestment in women and diverse founders by European venture capital firms. By recognizing and capitalizing on overlooked opportunities, we position ourselves uniquely as the first investor for resilient and growth-driven ventures. Our mission stems from the belief that diversity—whether in ethnicity, sexuality, gender, or socio-economic background—holds untapped potential, essential for fostering innovation and generating economic returns. We aim to bridge the access gap that impedes these entrepreneurs, channeling our efforts towards unlocking $4 trillion in overlooked value. With a focus on inclusivity, we empower visionaries who bring new perspectives to the forefront, driving transformative change across various verticals.

Arete Capital Partners is a relationship-led, multi-family office that invests transformational private capital into entrepreneurial companies. The team has deep and varied experience in founding, building, investing in, and advising a wide range of businesses, from dynamic start-ups to more established enterprises. They use this experience to support businesses in board evolution, business transformation, acquisitive growth, and subsequent integration. Arete offers flexible equity solutions, including Growth & Entrepreneurial Capital for established businesses and Venture Capital for earlier stage companies. These equity solutions help businesses complete buy-outs, raise growth funds, realize value, and scale operations. Arete Capital Partners LLP is an Appointed Representative of Infinity Asset Management LLP, authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Giant Ventures is committed to backing purpose-driven founders who are building companies that make a meaningful impact. They focus on supporting entrepreneurs whose innovations address significant societal or environmental challenges. By providing strategic investment and guidance, Giant Ventures empowers visionary founders to scale their companies and drive positive change in their respective fields. With a mission to foster innovation and sustainability, Giant Ventures seeks to contribute to a future where businesses not only succeed financially but also create lasting value for society and the planet.

QantX is dedicated to fostering high-impact innovations within the South & West regions, ensuring they contribute to local economic growth by creating high-value jobs and increasing economic output. The firm supports early-stage founders by maximizing local capital, providing deep commercial expertise, and leveraging international networks. QantX engages in individual and collaborative investments, emphasizing both founder and investor exits to drive entrepreneurial success. The executive team brings substantial experience and leadership to guide startups through strategic growth phases, aiming to sustain and enhance the regional innovation ecosystem.

Silicon Roundabout Ventures is a community-driven venture capital firm specializing in backing Deep Tech and Big Data startups at the pre-seed and seed stages. Leveraging a robust community of 15,000 founders and engineers, they support startups through live pitching competitions that have showcased winners now collectively valued at over £6 billion. Silicon Roundabout Ventures aims to identify and nurture innovative startups in technology, providing strategic support and access to a vast network to accelerate their growth and success in the global market.

Selvedge Venture is a venture capital advisory and management firm headquartered in London, UK. Specializing in providing strategic guidance and management services, Selvedge Venture supports early-stage and growth-stage companies in navigating the complex landscape of venture capital. With a focus on fostering innovation and sustainable growth, Selvedge Venture aims to empower entrepreneurs and startups to achieve their full potential in the competitive global market.

Evolvient Capital, we focus on partnering with leadership teams from startups to scale-ups. We leverage our experience to support business growth and development, emphasizing learning from our past mistakes to guide leaders in building successful businesses and realizing their full potential.

Save Company Runa Capital is a global VC firm investing in early-stage tech companies and focusing on deep tech (machine intelligence, middleware, open source, mixed reality, etc), cloud business applications, fintech, edutech and digital health. The firm invested in NGINX, MariaDB, Acumatica, Mambu, Brainly, Smava and Zopa. Runa Capital brings tech and hiring expertise, along with a transatlantic network, to help portfolio companies scale. The fund has points of presence in Luxembourg, Palo Alto, London, and Berlin.

Metavallon is a venture capital fund investing in early-stage technology startups connected to Greece, providing initial funding up to €1.5M. They offer hands-on support to Seed and Seed+ stage investments, focusing on sectors like transportation, energy, AI, and fintech. Metavallon aims to drive innovation by partnering with exceptional tech companies and helping them expand globally.

Magnify Ventures is a non-active entity that was initially established to provide funding to Nexford University before the creation of the Nexford brand. While its primary role was in supporting the early stages of Nexford University, Magnify Ventures no longer actively engages in investment activities. The entity played a crucial role in laying the foundation for Nexford's evolution and growth, contributing to the establishment of a reputable educational institution focused on innovation in higher education. For further details, you may visit their website directly.