Balderton Capital

Balderton Capital is a prominent venture capital investor based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in technology businesses across Europe. Founded in 2000, the firm focuses on supporting companies from the seed stage to exit, investing primarily in sectors such as finance, health technology, software, mobility, food technology, entertainment, security, and retail. Balderton Capital is dedicated to assisting founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey by providing strategic advice, connecting them with industry professionals, and facilitating networking opportunities through workshops and community events. The firm has a successful track record of investing in innovative companies, leveraging its extensive network of experienced executives to offer valuable insights and resources that help portfolio companies grow and succeed.

Shikha Ahluwalia

Associate

Greta Anderson

Associate

Laura Connell

Principal

Forbes, Georgia

Investment Associate

Michael Lavner

Associate

Liautaud, Bernard

Managing Partner

Lukaszewicz, Magda

Investment Associate

Laura McGinnis

Principal

Moffat, Robert Douglas

Partner

Elena Moneta

Principal

Samuel Myers

Principal

Adrian Rainey

Operating Partner

Carlotta Riganti

Associate

Claudia Rowe

Principal

Sujay Tyle

Venture Partner

Daniel Waterhouse

Partner

Wise, James

Partner

Past deals in Ride Sharing

JOKR

Series B in 2021
JOKR is a global last-mile delivery platform focused on providing a fast, personalized, and sustainable shopping experience for essential grocery and convenience products. By utilizing a network of micro-fulfillment centers, JOKR enables customers to receive their orders within minutes or at a scheduled time, enhancing the overall shopping experience and saving valuable time. The company emphasizes sustainability by aiming to reduce food waste and promote responsible consumption. Operating primarily in the Brazilian market under the brand "DAKI," JOKR has established a presence in major cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The company has attracted significant investment from notable firms, achieving a valuation of 1.3 billion dollars as of February 2023, solidifying its status as a unicorn since December 2021.

JOKR

Series A in 2021
JOKR is a global last-mile delivery platform focused on providing a fast, personalized, and sustainable shopping experience for essential grocery and convenience products. By utilizing a network of micro-fulfillment centers, JOKR enables customers to receive their orders within minutes or at a scheduled time, enhancing the overall shopping experience and saving valuable time. The company emphasizes sustainability by aiming to reduce food waste and promote responsible consumption. Operating primarily in the Brazilian market under the brand "DAKI," JOKR has established a presence in major cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The company has attracted significant investment from notable firms, achieving a valuation of 1.3 billion dollars as of February 2023, solidifying its status as a unicorn since December 2021.

Virtuo

Series C in 2021
Virtuo is a digital car rental platform designed for urban residents, providing a convenient way to book and unlock premium vehicles using a mobile app. The service eliminates the traditional rental desk process, allowing users to enjoy a paperless experience that simplifies and streamlines vehicle rental. Customers can configure their rentals directly from their smartphones, enhancing the overall convenience and comfort for both private individuals and professionals. By focusing on on-demand access to a variety of cars, Virtuo aims to meet the needs of city dwellers seeking efficient and user-friendly transportation solutions.

Zego

Series C in 2021
Zego is a motor insurance provider with a vision to provide the lowest price insurance for good drivers.

Voi

Series C in 2020
Voi operates a suicide risk detection and analytics platform. The company is based in San Francisco, California.

Riff

Seed Round in 2020
Riff is advancing a voice-first tool and technology designed to mimic the instant, collaborative interactions people get from working in an office while working remotely.

Wayve

Series A in 2020
Wayve develops a fully autonomous driving system for autonomous vehicles. It uses end-to-end deep learning to create artificial intelligence capable of complex driving, which can scale across diverse urban environments. Wayve operates a fleet of electric vehicles fitted for autonomous operation and technology development. It is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Voi

Series B in 2019
VOI Technology is a micro-mobility startup that provides electric scooters for last-mile transportation. They create a system of electrically powered scooters around urban centers to provide a way to commute while helping people to reduce their carbon footprint and cities to have a more sustainable transportation network.

Carwow

Corporate Round in 2019
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform that simplifies the car buying process for consumers by connecting them with dealerships. This platform allows users to compare offers on configured cars, facilitating a more efficient and cost-effective purchasing experience. In addition to connecting buyers with dealers, Carwow provides valuable resources such as car reviews, advice on selecting the right vehicle, information on financing options, and guidance on selling cars. Established in 2009 and based in London, the company was formerly known as Digital Blurb Limited and rebranded to Carwow in 2013. By improving transparency and eliminating the need for price haggling, Carwow enables consumers to find and purchase cars at reasonable prices while assisting dealers in increasing sales and enhancing stock turnover.

Wayve

Series A in 2019
Wayve develops a fully autonomous driving system for autonomous vehicles. It uses end-to-end deep learning to create artificial intelligence capable of complex driving, which can scale across diverse urban environments. Wayve operates a fleet of electric vehicles fitted for autonomous operation and technology development. It is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Zego

Series B in 2019
Zego is a motor insurance provider with a vision to provide the lowest price insurance for good drivers.

Voi

Series A in 2019
VOI Technology is a micro-mobility startup that provides electric scooters for last-mile transportation. They create a system of electrically powered scooters around urban centers to provide a way to commute while helping people to reduce their carbon footprint and cities to have a more sustainable transportation network.

Virtuo

Series B in 2019
Virtuo is a digital car rental platform designed for urban residents, providing a convenient way to book and unlock premium vehicles using a mobile app. The service eliminates the traditional rental desk process, allowing users to enjoy a paperless experience that simplifies and streamlines vehicle rental. Customers can configure their rentals directly from their smartphones, enhancing the overall convenience and comfort for both private individuals and professionals. By focusing on on-demand access to a variety of cars, Virtuo aims to meet the needs of city dwellers seeking efficient and user-friendly transportation solutions.

Instabridge

Venture Round in 2018
Instabridge is a Wi-Fi sharing community and mobile app, particularly popular in Brazil and Mexico. Its mission is to build a wifi sharing community on every city on the planet. Originally founded in late 2012 as a way to enable you to share your home Wi-Fi with friends on Facebook, the Stockholm-based company has since pivoted to become a broader Wi-Fi sharing community, and has found traction in developing markets where cellular data remains prohibitively expensive. The Instabridge app lets you share the details of any Wi-Fi hotspot with other Instabridge users, and provides access to Wi-Fi hotspots shared by everyone else in the community. This has enabled it to build a crowdsourced database of Wi-Fi hotspots, in addition to a list of known public venues that have free Wi-Fi, such as McDonald’s or Starbucks.

Zego

Series A in 2017
Zego is a motor insurance provider with a vision to provide the lowest price insurance for good drivers.

Virtuo

Series A in 2017
Virtuo is a digital car rental platform designed for urban residents, providing a convenient way to book and unlock premium vehicles using a mobile app. The service eliminates the traditional rental desk process, allowing users to enjoy a paperless experience that simplifies and streamlines vehicle rental. Customers can configure their rentals directly from their smartphones, enhancing the overall convenience and comfort for both private individuals and professionals. By focusing on on-demand access to a variety of cars, Virtuo aims to meet the needs of city dwellers seeking efficient and user-friendly transportation solutions.

Carwow

Series C in 2017
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform that simplifies the car buying process for consumers by connecting them with dealerships. This platform allows users to compare offers on configured cars, facilitating a more efficient and cost-effective purchasing experience. In addition to connecting buyers with dealers, Carwow provides valuable resources such as car reviews, advice on selecting the right vehicle, information on financing options, and guidance on selling cars. Established in 2009 and based in London, the company was formerly known as Digital Blurb Limited and rebranded to Carwow in 2013. By improving transparency and eliminating the need for price haggling, Carwow enables consumers to find and purchase cars at reasonable prices while assisting dealers in increasing sales and enhancing stock turnover.

Cars45

Series A in 2017
Cars45 is an online platform that simplifies the buying and selling of pre-owned vehicles in Nigeria. The process begins with vehicle owners submitting their car information for a free quote online. They can then schedule an appointment at one of the company's inspection centers, where a comprehensive evaluation of the vehicle's condition is conducted, including assessments of the engine, brakes, tires, and a road test. Following this evaluation, Cars45 makes an offer to the owner, and if accepted, guarantees a wire payment to the owner's bank account within 45 minutes. After pricing the vehicle and creating a digital service history, Cars45 provides the acquired cars to a private network of buyers, ensuring a transparent and efficient transaction process.

Instabridge

Venture Round in 2016
Instabridge is a Wi-Fi sharing community and mobile app, particularly popular in Brazil and Mexico. Its mission is to build a wifi sharing community on every city on the planet. Originally founded in late 2012 as a way to enable you to share your home Wi-Fi with friends on Facebook, the Stockholm-based company has since pivoted to become a broader Wi-Fi sharing community, and has found traction in developing markets where cellular data remains prohibitively expensive. The Instabridge app lets you share the details of any Wi-Fi hotspot with other Instabridge users, and provides access to Wi-Fi hotspots shared by everyone else in the community. This has enabled it to build a crowdsourced database of Wi-Fi hotspots, in addition to a list of known public venues that have free Wi-Fi, such as McDonald’s or Starbucks.

Carwow

Series B in 2016
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform that simplifies the car buying process for consumers by connecting them with dealerships. This platform allows users to compare offers on configured cars, facilitating a more efficient and cost-effective purchasing experience. In addition to connecting buyers with dealers, Carwow provides valuable resources such as car reviews, advice on selecting the right vehicle, information on financing options, and guidance on selling cars. Established in 2009 and based in London, the company was formerly known as Digital Blurb Limited and rebranded to Carwow in 2013. By improving transparency and eliminating the need for price haggling, Carwow enables consumers to find and purchase cars at reasonable prices while assisting dealers in increasing sales and enhancing stock turnover.

Instabridge

Series A in 2015
Instabridge is a Wi-Fi sharing community and mobile app, particularly popular in Brazil and Mexico. Its mission is to build a wifi sharing community on every city on the planet. Originally founded in late 2012 as a way to enable you to share your home Wi-Fi with friends on Facebook, the Stockholm-based company has since pivoted to become a broader Wi-Fi sharing community, and has found traction in developing markets where cellular data remains prohibitively expensive. The Instabridge app lets you share the details of any Wi-Fi hotspot with other Instabridge users, and provides access to Wi-Fi hotspots shared by everyone else in the community. This has enabled it to build a crowdsourced database of Wi-Fi hotspots, in addition to a list of known public venues that have free Wi-Fi, such as McDonald’s or Starbucks.

Carwow

Series A in 2014
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform that simplifies the car buying process for consumers by connecting them with dealerships. This platform allows users to compare offers on configured cars, facilitating a more efficient and cost-effective purchasing experience. In addition to connecting buyers with dealers, Carwow provides valuable resources such as car reviews, advice on selecting the right vehicle, information on financing options, and guidance on selling cars. Established in 2009 and based in London, the company was formerly known as Digital Blurb Limited and rebranded to Carwow in 2013. By improving transparency and eliminating the need for price haggling, Carwow enables consumers to find and purchase cars at reasonable prices while assisting dealers in increasing sales and enhancing stock turnover.

Citymapper

Series A in 2014
Citymapper is a transport app for cities that uses the power of mobile and open transport data to help humans survive and master them. Citymapper is created to address urban mobility challenges. Citymapper employs a method for generating the most accurate mobility data worldwide. It is intended for humans in real-time, multimodal cities, and has been enhanced by billions of real-world searches and choices.

Carwow

Seed Round in 2014
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform that simplifies the car buying process for consumers by connecting them with dealerships. This platform allows users to compare offers on configured cars, facilitating a more efficient and cost-effective purchasing experience. In addition to connecting buyers with dealers, Carwow provides valuable resources such as car reviews, advice on selecting the right vehicle, information on financing options, and guidance on selling cars. Established in 2009 and based in London, the company was formerly known as Digital Blurb Limited and rebranded to Carwow in 2013. By improving transparency and eliminating the need for price haggling, Carwow enables consumers to find and purchase cars at reasonable prices while assisting dealers in increasing sales and enhancing stock turnover.

HouseTrip

Series C in 2012
HouseTrip is one of Europe's largest holiday rental websites, with over 300,000 properties to choose from in thousands of destinations worldwide. HouseTrip makes it easy for guests and homeowners to find, book and list holiday rental properties securely online. Founded by husband and wife team Arnaud Bertrand and Junjun Chen, HouseTrip went live in January 2010 and has since seen over 6,000,000 nights booked. There are HouseTrip offices in the UK (London), Switzerland (Lausanne) and Portugal (Lisbon.) HouseTrip recently received $40 million in Series C funding led by Accel Partners with existing investors Balderton Capital and Index Ventures.

HouseTrip

Series B in 2011
HouseTrip is one of Europe's largest holiday rental websites, with over 300,000 properties to choose from in thousands of destinations worldwide. HouseTrip makes it easy for guests and homeowners to find, book and list holiday rental properties securely online. Founded by husband and wife team Arnaud Bertrand and Junjun Chen, HouseTrip went live in January 2010 and has since seen over 6,000,000 nights booked. There are HouseTrip offices in the UK (London), Switzerland (Lausanne) and Portugal (Lisbon.) HouseTrip recently received $40 million in Series C funding led by Accel Partners with existing investors Balderton Capital and Index Ventures.

GreenRoad

Series F in 2011
GreenRoad, a global leader in driver behavior technology, provides highly effective fleet driver safety and compliance solutions. Currently used by more than 100,000 drivers, the GreenRoad solution employs advanced real-time, in-vehicle feedback and change management methodologies to promote meaningful, lasting change in driver behavior. In addition, GreenRoad’s data-based predictive analytics give fleet managers the information they need to optimize overall fleet management. As proven by deployments with hundreds of customers in the bus & fleet, utilities, logistics, oil & gas, construction and other industries, the GreenRoad solution improves safety, minimizes operational costs, reduces risk and enhances compliance.

InterResolve

Venture Round in 2010
InterResolve is a radically new approach to dealing with car accident personal injury claims. Their highly-automated process works with insurers and car rental agencies to bypass the expensive and inefficient legal processes. InterResolve is also an ethical solution for end-customers because it provides early medical attention, more clarity on claim and quicker payment of compensation – whilst ultimately cutting car insurance costs.

GreenRoad

Series D in 2009
GreenRoad, a global leader in driver behavior technology, provides highly effective fleet driver safety and compliance solutions. Currently used by more than 100,000 drivers, the GreenRoad solution employs advanced real-time, in-vehicle feedback and change management methodologies to promote meaningful, lasting change in driver behavior. In addition, GreenRoad’s data-based predictive analytics give fleet managers the information they need to optimize overall fleet management. As proven by deployments with hundreds of customers in the bus & fleet, utilities, logistics, oil & gas, construction and other industries, the GreenRoad solution improves safety, minimizes operational costs, reduces risk and enhances compliance.

GreenRoad

Series C in 2008
GreenRoad, a global leader in driver behavior technology, provides highly effective fleet driver safety and compliance solutions. Currently used by more than 100,000 drivers, the GreenRoad solution employs advanced real-time, in-vehicle feedback and change management methodologies to promote meaningful, lasting change in driver behavior. In addition, GreenRoad’s data-based predictive analytics give fleet managers the information they need to optimize overall fleet management. As proven by deployments with hundreds of customers in the bus & fleet, utilities, logistics, oil & gas, construction and other industries, the GreenRoad solution improves safety, minimizes operational costs, reduces risk and enhances compliance.

GreenRoad

Venture Round in 2008
GreenRoad, a global leader in driver behavior technology, provides highly effective fleet driver safety and compliance solutions. Currently used by more than 100,000 drivers, the GreenRoad solution employs advanced real-time, in-vehicle feedback and change management methodologies to promote meaningful, lasting change in driver behavior. In addition, GreenRoad’s data-based predictive analytics give fleet managers the information they need to optimize overall fleet management. As proven by deployments with hundreds of customers in the bus & fleet, utilities, logistics, oil & gas, construction and other industries, the GreenRoad solution improves safety, minimizes operational costs, reduces risk and enhances compliance.

moveme.com

Venture Round in 2008
Moveme.com is a web site that provides free, instant quotes for moving related services.

Whisher

Series A in 2007
Use Whisher to share your WiFi with others and get free access wherever you find other Whisher members. Residential WiFi connections are everywhere. If only a small share of these connections would be shared, it would create a universal network. This is what Whisher is doing: by aggregating all WiFi connections people have at home, we are creating the world's biggest free WiFi network.
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