Balderton Capital

Balderton Capital is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2000 that focuses on early-stage investments in European technology startups. The firm specializes in series A funding, investing primarily in sectors such as enterprise software, e-commerce, fintech, consumer services, and mobile computing. Balderton typically invests between $0.1 million and $50 million, with a preference for funding startups in the range of $3 million to $5 million. The firm seeks to take a minority stake of 20% to 40% in its portfolio companies and often prefers a board seat to provide guidance throughout the growth phases. While its primary focus is on companies in France, Spain, and Portugal, Balderton is open to opportunities beyond Europe. The firm has a history of supporting innovative companies from their initial stages through to maturity, leveraging a network of executives with extensive experience in building technology ventures.

Shikha Ahluwalia

Associate

Greta Anderson

Principal

Fiona Blakemore

Chief Financial Officer and Head of Portfolio Finance Services

Alison Brownhill

Chief Financial Officer

Tim Bunting

Senior Adviser

Suranga Chandratillake

Partner

Colin Hanna

Partner

Cayetana Hurtado

Chief of Staff

Charlie Jalali-Farhani

Analyst

Michael Lavner

Principal

Bernard Liautaud

Managing Partner

Magda Lukaszewicz

Principal

Laura McGinnis

Associate

Jerome Misso

Opearating Partner

Axel Mitbauer

Analyst

Robert Moffat

Partner

Adrian Rainey

Operating Partner

Clara Ricard

Analyst

Carlotta Riganti

Associate

Andrea Roda

Principal

Henni Roini

Associate

Claudia Rowe

Associate

David Thevenon

Partner

Sujay Tyle

Venture Partner

Daniel Waterhouse

Partner

James Wise

Partner

Rana Yared

Partner

Past deals in Copenhagen

Forecast

Series A in 2021
Forecast ApS is a software development company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, established in 2016. It specializes in creating a comprehensive business platform tailored for professional service organizations. This platform integrates project and resource management, team collaboration, financial management, time tracking, and business intelligence, all powered by artificial intelligence. Forecast's solution is designed to facilitate the planning, budgeting, and execution of projects while enhancing visibility and optimization. By streamlining workflows and reducing administrative burdens, the platform allows users to focus on innovation and continuous improvement. The company's approach emphasizes a shift from traditional project-centered models to client-focused strategies, ultimately aiming to deliver superior results for businesses.

Simple Feast

Venture Round in 2021
Simple Feast operates as an online cookbook platform. Aside from this, they also offer plant-based food that is sustainably produced and organic, delivered straight at consumer's doorstep. At Simple Feast, they offer Weekly Boxes and Comfort Food Boxes. Weekly Boxes are three nights of entire vegetarian or vegan meals that require a few steps of preparation. Comfort Food Boxes are monthly offerings of 4 to 8 complete jarred meals that only require heating up and your favorite side dish. Founded in 2015 by Jakob Jønck and Thomas Ambus, the company is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Labster

Series C in 2021
Labster ApS designs and develops interactive advanced lab simulations based on mathematical algorithms that support open-ended investigations for colleges, universities, and higher education. The company develops an interactive platform, where students engage with life science, biology, and biotechnology experiments. The product has been designed with 3D animations and includes educational science background information. The virtual lab simulations enables the students to work with virtual and realistic lab experiments. Labster ApS was founded in 2012 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark with additional locations in Boston, Massachusetts; Zurich, Switzerland; and Sanur, Bali.

Labster

Venture Round in 2020
Labster ApS designs and develops interactive advanced lab simulations based on mathematical algorithms that support open-ended investigations for colleges, universities, and higher education. The company develops an interactive platform, where students engage with life science, biology, and biotechnology experiments. The product has been designed with 3D animations and includes educational science background information. The virtual lab simulations enables the students to work with virtual and realistic lab experiments. Labster ApS was founded in 2012 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark with additional locations in Boston, Massachusetts; Zurich, Switzerland; and Sanur, Bali.

Simple Feast

Series B in 2019
Simple Feast operates as an online cookbook platform. Aside from this, they also offer plant-based food that is sustainably produced and organic, delivered straight at consumer's doorstep. At Simple Feast, they offer Weekly Boxes and Comfort Food Boxes. Weekly Boxes are three nights of entire vegetarian or vegan meals that require a few steps of preparation. Comfort Food Boxes are monthly offerings of 4 to 8 complete jarred meals that only require heating up and your favorite side dish. Founded in 2015 by Jakob Jønck and Thomas Ambus, the company is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Labster

Series B in 2019
Labster ApS designs and develops interactive advanced lab simulations based on mathematical algorithms that support open-ended investigations for colleges, universities, and higher education. The company develops an interactive platform, where students engage with life science, biology, and biotechnology experiments. The product has been designed with 3D animations and includes educational science background information. The virtual lab simulations enables the students to work with virtual and realistic lab experiments. Labster ApS was founded in 2012 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark with additional locations in Boston, Massachusetts; Zurich, Switzerland; and Sanur, Bali.

Peakon

Series B in 2019
Peakon ApS, founded in 2008 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializes in real-time people analytics aimed at enhancing employee engagement and retention. The Peakon platform automatically gathers employee feedback and analyzes it to provide actionable insights for organizations. It supports a diverse range of users by being available in over 50 languages and can accommodate complex organizational structures with tens of thousands of employees. Feedback can be submitted through various channels, including web, mobile browsers, SMS, kiosks, and a native app, enabling organizations to foster an environment where employees can reach their full potential.

Simple Feast

Seed Round in 2018
Simple Feast operates as an online cookbook platform. Aside from this, they also offer plant-based food that is sustainably produced and organic, delivered straight at consumer's doorstep. At Simple Feast, they offer Weekly Boxes and Comfort Food Boxes. Weekly Boxes are three nights of entire vegetarian or vegan meals that require a few steps of preparation. Comfort Food Boxes are monthly offerings of 4 to 8 complete jarred meals that only require heating up and your favorite side dish. Founded in 2015 by Jakob Jønck and Thomas Ambus, the company is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Peakon

Series B in 2018
Peakon ApS, founded in 2008 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializes in real-time people analytics aimed at enhancing employee engagement and retention. The Peakon platform automatically gathers employee feedback and analyzes it to provide actionable insights for organizations. It supports a diverse range of users by being available in over 50 languages and can accommodate complex organizational structures with tens of thousands of employees. Feedback can be submitted through various channels, including web, mobile browsers, SMS, kiosks, and a native app, enabling organizations to foster an environment where employees can reach their full potential.

Vivino

Series C in 2018
Vivino, Inc. develops a mobile application and an Internet platform for the wine community. The company allows users to contribute ratings for wines from around the globe. Its Vivino application gives crowd-sourced tasting notes, average retail price, and suggested food pairings. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark; Ireland; Ukraine; and India.

Labster

Series A in 2017
Labster ApS designs and develops interactive advanced lab simulations based on mathematical algorithms that support open-ended investigations for colleges, universities, and higher education. The company develops an interactive platform, where students engage with life science, biology, and biotechnology experiments. The product has been designed with 3D animations and includes educational science background information. The virtual lab simulations enables the students to work with virtual and realistic lab experiments. Labster ApS was founded in 2012 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark with additional locations in Boston, Massachusetts; Zurich, Switzerland; and Sanur, Bali.

Vivino

Series B in 2016
Vivino, Inc. develops a mobile application and an Internet platform for the wine community. The company allows users to contribute ratings for wines from around the globe. Its Vivino application gives crowd-sourced tasting notes, average retail price, and suggested food pairings. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark; Ireland; Ukraine; and India.

Vivino

Series A in 2013
Vivino, Inc. develops a mobile application and an Internet platform for the wine community. The company allows users to contribute ratings for wines from around the globe. Its Vivino application gives crowd-sourced tasting notes, average retail price, and suggested food pairings. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark; Ireland; Ukraine; and India.