DMG Ventures

DMG Ventures is the venture capital arm of Daily Mail and General Trust plc. Established in 2015, it focuses on investing in early-stage businesses within sectors such as e-commerce, prop-tech, publisher-tech, and media. The firm commits time, capital, and resources to support these start-ups, leveraging its extensive industry networks and media properties to help grow their brands and market presence.

Manuel Lopo de Carvalho

Co-Founder, CEO and Board Member

Taos Edmondson

Prinicipal

Rachel Muzyczka

Investment Director

46 past transactions

Poolhouse

Seed Round in 2025
Poolhouse is a forward-thinking entertainment company that aims to transform the traditional pool gaming experience. It operates a bar-restaurant, integrating technology to enhance social entertainment. Each pool table is equipped with ball-tracking and AI-powered gameplay, providing customers with innovative and engaging experiences. Additionally, the company offers food and beverage services, along with data and insights on games, further enriching the social experience.

Lucky Energy

Series A in 2025
Lucky Energy is unique due to its blend of five super ingredients including maca and beta-alanine, offering a balanced and sustained energy boost without crash or jitters. It has zero sugar, zero aftertaste, and only five calories.

Blue Stripes

Series B in 2024
Blue Stripes, headquartered in New York, is a unique coffee shop specializing in beverages, chocolates, and shakes. It offers an experiential retail concept, combining the goodness of cocoa with a distinctive customer experience. The company's innovative approach to chocolate production involves upcycling the whole cacao pod, preserving and utilizing previously wasted nutrient-rich parts, resulting in healthier chocolate products.

SURI (Sustainable Rituals)

Series A in 2024
A world-class clean that doesn’t cost our planet. SURI is the new, sustainable electric toothbrush. Delivering an effective clean with innovative plant-based materials.

Honest Mobile

Seed Round in 2023
Honest Mobile operates a platform that manages mobile plans with enhanced control and notifications. It offers growing loyalty discounts each month, helps avoid unexpected charges, and alerts users when they could save by downgrading their plan.

Cudoni

Series B in 2023
Cudoni is a serviced luxury marketplace operating in the UK and Europe that facilitates the buying and selling of pre-owned luxury goods. It uses data and technology to deliver convenience for consumers and businesses, managing the full sales process from item collection, data-driven market valuations, professional photography, descriptions, authentication, listings, storage and fulfilment. By controlling inventory, the platform enables buyers to browse curated, authenticated items with assurances of quality and next-day delivery. An Instant Purchase service provides a fast option for sellers who prefer not to wait for consignments. The approach emphasizes authentication and ethics in resale while delivering a convenient, end-to-end experience that can result in higher selling prices for sellers.

Napo

Series A in 2022
Napo is a digital-first pet insurance company aiming to transform the market with a comprehensive policy that includes dental care, behavioural support, and preventative resources as standard. Launched in December 2021, it blends AI-driven technology with human care to enable fast, fair claims processing and ongoing support throughout pet ownership, pursuing a six-star customer experience. The company has earned recognition for rapid UK growth and has received awards such as Insurer of the Year at the Modern Claims Awards and Innovation and Rising Star honors at the UK FinTech Awards. Napo envisages a holistic pet care ecosystem offering tools, education, and services to support pets’ health and happiness across life stages, delivered via a digital platform that provides a simple, fast, frictionless experience so pets can live long, healthy lives.

Bloobloom

Seed Round in 2022
Bloobloom is a retail company that specializes in eyewear, offering a diverse range of sunglasses and spectacles for both men and women. The company operates an e-commerce platform that allows customers to purchase products directly, bypassing intermediaries to reduce costs. In addition to online sales, Bloobloom has established a growing network of physical stores to enhance the shopping experience. The company also provides trial facilities and eye tests, enabling customers to experiment with different styles and ensure the right fit. Bloobloom offers free express delivery for orders starting at £95, enhancing accessibility for its consumers.

Papier

Series C in 2022
Papier Limited, founded in London in 2015, specializes in designing and printing customized cards and stationery, including wedding invitations, birthday cards, notebooks, and planners. The company's offerings encompass a wide range of occasion-specific products, such as seasonal cards and photo-related items. With a focus on quality materials and artful design, Papier aims to encourage meaningful connections among individuals in an age dominated by digital communication. By providing beautifully crafted stationery items, Papier enhances the experience of giving and receiving personal messages, standing out from other online card and invitation platforms. Additionally, the company operates digital printing studios to support its production needs.

Plum Fintech

Series A in 2021
Plum Fintech Limited, established in 2016 and headquartered in London with additional offices in Athens and Nicosia, develops Plum, an AI-driven money management application operating on Facebook Messenger. The company's software employs algorithms to analyze users' spending habits, enabling automated tracking and management of finances. As of now, Plum has assisted over 2 million individuals across Europe, offering services such as effortless saving, empowered spending, and accessible investing, including pension and tax-wrapper products.

Zilch

Series B in 2021
Zilch Technology Limited is a London-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in a buy now, pay later platform. It offers a flexible payment solution that allows customers to make purchases either online or in-store while splitting the total cost into manageable, interest-free payments over six weeks. Zilch provides a virtual credit card linked to users' current accounts, ensuring automated payments and the option for refunds. This service aims to convert potential customers into buyers by enhancing the shopping experience and making it more accessible.

Kortext

Series B in 2021
Kortext Ltd develops a cloud-based digital textbook platform for universities. It offers personalized learning experiences through offline and online e-textbooks from academic publishers, along with study tools such as search, highlight, note-taking, and collaboration. The platform is accessible via PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone, and was founded in 2012.

Factory14

Seed Round in 2021
Factory14 is a holding company that specializes in financing, acquiring, and scaling digital brands. By leveraging its extensive experience in the acquisition and operation of digital businesses, Factory14 partners with brands poised for growth, particularly those in high-demand niches. The company focuses on providing a seamless acquisition process and operational expertise, enabling partner brands to enhance their competitive edge and implement effective growth strategies. Factory14 aims to elevate these brands to new levels of success in the digital marketplace.

Cudoni

Venture Round in 2020
Cudoni is a serviced luxury marketplace operating in the UK and Europe that facilitates the buying and selling of pre-owned luxury goods. It uses data and technology to deliver convenience for consumers and businesses, managing the full sales process from item collection, data-driven market valuations, professional photography, descriptions, authentication, listings, storage and fulfilment. By controlling inventory, the platform enables buyers to browse curated, authenticated items with assurances of quality and next-day delivery. An Instant Purchase service provides a fast option for sellers who prefer not to wait for consignments. The approach emphasizes authentication and ethics in resale while delivering a convenient, end-to-end experience that can result in higher selling prices for sellers.

Cazoo

Venture Round in 2020
Cazoo Limited is an online marketplace that revolutionizes the car buying experience for consumers in the UK and Europe. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, Cazoo offers a platform where customers can buy, finance, or rent used cars entirely online. The service allows users to select their desired vehicle and have it delivered to their doorstep within hours, making the process efficient and convenient. By streamlining car purchases and rentals, Cazoo aims to simplify the traditionally complex experience of buying a car.

Cazoo

Venture Round in 2020
Cazoo Limited is an online marketplace that revolutionizes the car buying experience for consumers in the UK and Europe. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, Cazoo offers a platform where customers can buy, finance, or rent used cars entirely online. The service allows users to select their desired vehicle and have it delivered to their doorstep within hours, making the process efficient and convenient. By streamlining car purchases and rentals, Cazoo aims to simplify the traditionally complex experience of buying a car.

Cazoo

Venture Round in 2020
Cazoo Limited is an online marketplace that revolutionizes the car buying experience for consumers in the UK and Europe. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, Cazoo offers a platform where customers can buy, finance, or rent used cars entirely online. The service allows users to select their desired vehicle and have it delivered to their doorstep within hours, making the process efficient and convenient. By streamlining car purchases and rentals, Cazoo aims to simplify the traditionally complex experience of buying a car.

Bricklane

Series A in 2019
Bricklane is a technology-driven company focused on enabling investment in residential property at scale. Established in 2016, it utilizes its proprietary platform, Compass, to streamline the investment process, allowing for the execution of granular transactions that are often overlooked by larger investors. Bricklane aims to provide a beneficial experience for tenants through long-term contracts and responsive property management. The company is currently implementing its first major institutional investment strategy, targeting carefully selected areas in London, the South East, and Bristol. Additionally, it manages property portfolios for retail investors in cities such as London, Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham. Backed by prominent investors, Bricklane is dedicated to optimizing property investment and enhancing returns for its partners.

Entale

Seed Round in 2019
Entale Media Ltd, established in 2017 and headquartered in London, specializes in developing an AI-powered platform for creating, publishing, and consuming audio content, primarily podcasts. The platform enhances the listening experience by surfacing related content and discovering new podcasts based on advanced entity recognition technology.

Cazoo

Venture Round in 2019
Cazoo Limited is an online marketplace that revolutionizes the car buying experience for consumers in the UK and Europe. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, Cazoo offers a platform where customers can buy, finance, or rent used cars entirely online. The service allows users to select their desired vehicle and have it delivered to their doorstep within hours, making the process efficient and convenient. By streamlining car purchases and rentals, Cazoo aims to simplify the traditionally complex experience of buying a car.

Bustle Digital Group

Venture Round in 2019
Bustle Digital Group is a media company based in New York, founded in 2013, that focuses on shaping culture through a diverse portfolio of digital and experiential brands. The company operates Bustle, a platform dedicated to providing news, entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion content tailored for young readers. Bustle aims to redefine women's interests by offering a wide array of topics that resonate with its audience, including news, celebrity culture, politics, and beauty. Through its engaging and accessible content, Bustle Digital Group ensures that readers can find everything they want to know in one place, keeping them informed and entertained.

Farewill

Venture Round in 2019
Farewill is a UK-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in simplifying complex legal and financial processes related to end-of-life planning. It operates an online platform offering personalized will-writing services, will management, and probate alternatives. Farewill aims to make these services accessible and affordable by using digital tools and providing round-the-clock customer support. The company also offers funeral and direct cremation services, ensuring that clients can manage all necessary paperwork after death through a single, user-friendly platform.

Cazoo

Seed Round in 2018
Cazoo Limited is an online marketplace that revolutionizes the car buying experience for consumers in the UK and Europe. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, Cazoo offers a platform where customers can buy, finance, or rent used cars entirely online. The service allows users to select their desired vehicle and have it delivered to their doorstep within hours, making the process efficient and convenient. By streamlining car purchases and rentals, Cazoo aims to simplify the traditionally complex experience of buying a car.

YOPA

Series D in 2018
YOPA is a real estate agency that facilitates property sales through its online platform. It offers services such as property valuation requests, advertisement reviews, viewings, and offer management.

Bricklane

Venture Round in 2018
Bricklane is a technology-driven company focused on enabling investment in residential property at scale. Established in 2016, it utilizes its proprietary platform, Compass, to streamline the investment process, allowing for the execution of granular transactions that are often overlooked by larger investors. Bricklane aims to provide a beneficial experience for tenants through long-term contracts and responsive property management. The company is currently implementing its first major institutional investment strategy, targeting carefully selected areas in London, the South East, and Bristol. Additionally, it manages property portfolios for retail investors in cities such as London, Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham. Backed by prominent investors, Bricklane is dedicated to optimizing property investment and enhancing returns for its partners.

Live Better With

Series A in 2018
Live Better With Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operates an online platform dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients. The company offers a wide range of healthcare products designed to alleviate symptoms and side effects associated with cancer treatments. These products are categorized by specific needs such as skin care, pain management, digestive health, and mental well-being. Live Better With curates these items based on feedback from the cancer community, making it easy for users to find relevant solutions tailored to their individual experiences. The platform also provides advice, recommendations, and a supportive community, aiming to enhance the quality of daily life for those living with cancer.

Labrador

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, Labrador develops smart energy management solutions. It manufactures a device that monitors household energy consumption and automatically switches to cheaper deals, ensuring users always pay the lowest available tariff.

Kortext

Series A in 2018
Kortext Ltd develops a cloud-based digital textbook platform for universities. It offers personalized learning experiences through offline and online e-textbooks from academic publishers, along with study tools such as search, highlight, note-taking, and collaboration. The platform is accessible via PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone, and was founded in 2012.

Farewill

Convertible Note in 2017
Farewill is a UK-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in simplifying complex legal and financial processes related to end-of-life planning. It operates an online platform offering personalized will-writing services, will management, and probate alternatives. Farewill aims to make these services accessible and affordable by using digital tools and providing round-the-clock customer support. The company also offers funeral and direct cremation services, ensuring that clients can manage all necessary paperwork after death through a single, user-friendly platform.

Salica

Series B in 2017
Salica Investments is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2014, specializing in technology-driven sectors such as fintech, healthcare, environmental technology, and life sciences throughout Europe. The firm focuses on investing in both equity and debt across various stages of growth, supporting companies that demonstrate high potential for innovation and expansion. Salica manages a secondary fund, Hambro Perks Environmental Technology I, which aims to invest primarily in the information technology sector. With a commitment to fostering fast-growing businesses, Salica leverages its expertise, partnerships, and extensive network to guide entrepreneurs and enhance their ventures, ultimately promoting international growth and scalability.

YOPA

Series C in 2017
YOPA is a real estate agency that facilitates property sales through its online platform. It offers services such as property valuation requests, advertisement reviews, viewings, and offer management.

Brit +

Series C in 2017
Brit + Co is a digital media company founded in 2011 by Brit Morin, catering to women with a creative spirit. It inspires, educates, and entertains its audience through engaging content, reaching over 125 million users online and across various platforms. The company produces over 100 pieces of content daily, including videos that have garnered tens of millions of views. Brit + Co extends its reach beyond digital platforms, offering offline experiences and a free app to further engage its community.

YOPA

Series B in 2017
YOPA is a real estate agency that facilitates property sales through its online platform. It offers services such as property valuation requests, advertisement reviews, viewings, and offer management.

Bustle Digital Group

Series D in 2017
Bustle Digital Group is a media company based in New York, founded in 2013, that focuses on shaping culture through a diverse portfolio of digital and experiential brands. The company operates Bustle, a platform dedicated to providing news, entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion content tailored for young readers. Bustle aims to redefine women's interests by offering a wide array of topics that resonate with its audience, including news, celebrity culture, politics, and beauty. Through its engaging and accessible content, Bustle Digital Group ensures that readers can find everything they want to know in one place, keeping them informed and entertained.

London Food Production

Series B in 2017
EatFirst UK Limited is a food delivery company based in London, incorporated in 2014. It specializes in preparing and delivering healthy, high-quality meals to busy professionals in London and Berlin. The company offers a daily menu accessible through its iOS application, allowing users to conveniently order lunch and dinner. Meals are crafted by a Michelin-experienced chef and are designed to be delivered in under 15 minutes. EatFirst UK Limited serves various areas in London, including East Central, East London, The City of London, and Canary Wharf, focusing on providing quick and nutritious dining options for its customers.

ZipJet

Series B in 2016
ZipJet is a technology-driven laundry and dry cleaning service that operates in London and Berlin. Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of services including dry cleaning, ironing, laundry, and wash and fold, all facilitated through a user-friendly mobile application. Customers can conveniently schedule pickups and deliveries at their doorstep, saving time and effort. As of 2019, ZipJet operates as a subsidiary of Laundrapp Limited in London and Jonny Fresh GmbH in Berlin.

YOPA

Series A in 2016
YOPA is a real estate agency that facilitates property sales through its online platform. It offers services such as property valuation requests, advertisement reviews, viewings, and offer management.

Brit +

Series B in 2015
Brit + Co is a digital media company founded in 2011 by Brit Morin, catering to women with a creative spirit. It inspires, educates, and entertains its audience through engaging content, reaching over 125 million users online and across various platforms. The company produces over 100 pieces of content daily, including videos that have garnered tens of millions of views. Brit + Co extends its reach beyond digital platforms, offering offline experiences and a free app to further engage its community.

ZipJet

Series A in 2015
ZipJet is a technology-driven laundry and dry cleaning service that operates in London and Berlin. Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of services including dry cleaning, ironing, laundry, and wash and fold, all facilitated through a user-friendly mobile application. Customers can conveniently schedule pickups and deliveries at their doorstep, saving time and effort. As of 2019, ZipJet operates as a subsidiary of Laundrapp Limited in London and Jonny Fresh GmbH in Berlin.

London Food Production

Series A in 2015
EatFirst UK Limited is a food delivery company based in London, incorporated in 2014. It specializes in preparing and delivering healthy, high-quality meals to busy professionals in London and Berlin. The company offers a daily menu accessible through its iOS application, allowing users to conveniently order lunch and dinner. Meals are crafted by a Michelin-experienced chef and are designed to be delivered in under 15 minutes. EatFirst UK Limited serves various areas in London, including East Central, East London, The City of London, and Canary Wharf, focusing on providing quick and nutritious dining options for its customers.

Taboola

Series E in 2015
Taboola is a content discovery platform that connects users with relevant articles and videos on over 9,000 publisher sites worldwide. Headquartered in New York City with offices globally, Taboola serves over 500 million unique visitors monthly, helping publishers retain users and monetize traffic.

ChemistDirect

Venture Round in 2013
Chemist Direct is Europe's leading online chemist, established in November 2007 by entrepreneur Mitesh Soma. The company offers an extensive selection of over 20,000 health and beauty products, including prescription medicines, at guaranteed low prices while adhering to high pharmaceutical standards. It provides essential services such as an Online Doctor consultation platform, allowing users to connect with GMC-qualified doctors for secure medical advice. Additionally, Chemist Direct features a team of in-house pharmacists available to provide guidance on various health issues. The product range includes vitamins, health supplements, family planning items, skincare products, toiletries, electrical goods, and baby care essentials. The company also caters to pet owners by offering a variety of approved pet medications that can be purchased with a veterinarian's prescription. Through strong supplier relationships, Chemist Direct is able to deliver quality treatments at competitive prices.

Brit +

Series A in 2013
Brit + Co is a digital media company founded in 2011 by Brit Morin, catering to women with a creative spirit. It inspires, educates, and entertains its audience through engaging content, reaching over 125 million users online and across various platforms. The company produces over 100 pieces of content daily, including videos that have garnered tens of millions of views. Brit + Co extends its reach beyond digital platforms, offering offline experiences and a free app to further engage its community.

Workana

Seed Round in 2012
Founded in 2012, Workana is Latin America's leading online platform connecting businesses with freelance talent. It facilitates hiring for a wide range of professional services including web and mobile development, design, writing, marketing, administration, legal, finance, and engineering. With over 600,000 companies and 3 million freelancers, Workana promotes remote work opportunities across the region.

Wowcher

Venture Round in 2011
Wowcher Limited is an online shopping platform based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing discount deals across various sectors, including restaurants, travel, fashion, beauty, electronics, and home products. Established in 2001, Wowcher operates primarily in the UK and Ireland, utilizing group-buying strategies to secure significant discounts from merchants. The company markets these deals through email, its website, and mobile platforms, reaching a broad subscriber base. In addition to deals, Wowcher offers cashback incentives on numerous products and services, encompassing categories such as health, entertainment, and finance. Formerly a subsidiary of Daily Mail and General Trust plc, Wowcher continues to be a prominent player in the online discount marketplace.

Final Boss Sour

Final Boss Sour is a snack company specializing in fruit-based, sour confectionery. Their products, inspired by retro gaming aesthetics, offer consumers a healthier alternative to traditional sour treats. They use real fruit coated in a tangy blend to create intensely sour snacks, catering to gamers and snack enthusiasts seeking bold flavors and a fun experience.
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