Draper Esprit

Draper Esprit is a London-based private equity and venture capital firm established in 2006, with additional offices in Cambridge, Dublin, Helsinki, and Paris. It specializes in investing in technology-oriented businesses at various stages of their lifecycle, from seed and series A rounds to growth capital and late-stage investments. The firm focuses on sectors such as digital technology, financial technology, healthcare, and deep tech, and typically invests between €0.02 million and €10 million in companies based in Europe, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Draper Esprit prioritizes both minority and majority investments, allocating a significant portion of its corpus to very early-stage companies. The firm is known for backing high-growth, disruptive companies, including notable names like Revolut and Trustpilot. By going public in 2016, Draper Esprit aimed to provide entrepreneurs with more flexible funding options and longer-term support, leveraging its international networks and extensive experience in building successful businesses.

Stuart Chapman

Chief Portfolio Officer and Managing Partner

David Cummings

Partner

Martin Davis

CEO

Jonathan Freuchet-Sibilia

Partner

Rebecca Hill

VC Investor

Vinoth Jayakumar

Partner

Richard Marsh

Senior Partner, Venture Capital

Nicola McClafferty

Partner

Will Turner

Managing Partner

Past deals in Technical Support

Aircall

Series D in 2021
Aircall, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based phone support software designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, Aircall offers a SaaS application that enables companies to easily set up and manage phone support online. Its innovative voice platform integrates with popular productivity and helpdesk tools, facilitating seamless communication and enhancing customer support and sales engagement. The software also allows businesses to monitor individual and team performance metrics in real-time, enabling them to make measurable improvements in their operations. Aircall has established a strategic partnership with Telarus Inc. to further enhance its service offerings.

Aircall

Series C in 2020
Aircall, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based phone support software designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, Aircall offers a SaaS application that enables companies to easily set up and manage phone support online. Its innovative voice platform integrates with popular productivity and helpdesk tools, facilitating seamless communication and enhancing customer support and sales engagement. The software also allows businesses to monitor individual and team performance metrics in real-time, enabling them to make measurable improvements in their operations. Aircall has established a strategic partnership with Telarus Inc. to further enhance its service offerings.

Sweepr

Series A in 2019
Sweepr Technologies Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Celbridge, Ireland, develops a software platform aimed at diagnosing and resolving issues faced by homeowners in managing connected devices. The company leverages artificial intelligence, voice assistance, and behavioral psychology to simplify technical support for non-technical users. As homes become increasingly connected, many homeowners struggle with the complexity of managing numerous devices, leading to a rise in customer support inquiries. Sweepr's platform provides service providers and manufacturers with the tools to integrate AI-driven customer care capabilities, enhancing user interactions while reducing support costs. This approach not only improves the overall experience for homeowners but also allows service providers to focus on innovation and enhancing customer satisfaction. By delivering intuitive and contextually adaptive support, Sweepr aims to ensure that homeowners can enjoy seamless and uninterrupted use of their connected products and services.

Aircall

Series B in 2018
Aircall, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based phone support software designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, Aircall offers a SaaS application that enables companies to easily set up and manage phone support online. Its innovative voice platform integrates with popular productivity and helpdesk tools, facilitating seamless communication and enhancing customer support and sales engagement. The software also allows businesses to monitor individual and team performance metrics in real-time, enabling them to make measurable improvements in their operations. Aircall has established a strategic partnership with Telarus Inc. to further enhance its service offerings.
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