Eka Ventures

Eka Ventures, established in 2018 and based in London, is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in Series A consumer technology companies with a focus on positive societal impact. The firm is particularly interested in business models that include vertically integrated direct-to-consumer brands and market networks, especially those that incorporate logistics. Eka Ventures targets seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies across various sectors, including consumer products, consumer services, information technology, and big data. The firm is committed to supporting founders who are driving change in these areas, with an emphasis on initiatives that address environmental and social challenges, such as reducing food waste and enhancing elderly care.

Jonathan Coker

Co-Founder and General Partner

Jon Coker

General Partner

Jon Coker

Founding Partner

Camilla Dolan

Co-Founder and General Partner

Hamish Law

Investment Principal

Andrew Richardson

Co-Founder and Network Partner

12 past transactions

OXcan

Seed Round in 2023
OxCan is a startup focused on early lung cancer detection using machine learning and liquid biopsy techniques. The company has developed an artificial intelligence-based healthcare platform that identifies cancer through targeted blood testing. This platform effectively detects cancer-related materials released into the bloodstream, allowing for cost-effective and routine analysis. It evaluates multidimensional liquid biopsy results, including DNA, proteins, epigenetic factors, as well as incorporating epidemiological data and patient medical histories. By providing healthcare providers with the tools for early cancer detection, OxCan aims to facilitate timely and potentially curative treatment options.

Urban Jungle

Series A in 2022
Urban Jungle Services Ltd. is an insurance technology company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing insurance solutions tailored for individuals who rent and share housing in urban environments. Its platform enables housemates to easily split insurance costs and adjust coverage names when residents change. The policies offered cover a range of items, including home contents, smartphones, valuables, multiple bikes, and security deposits, while also addressing emergency expenses related to incidents such as floods, fires, storm damage, theft, and accidental damage. By leveraging technology, Urban Jungle aims to offer accessible and affordable home insurance specifically designed for young professionals.

Again

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Again is building a decentralised network of automated, micro-cleaning facilities called CleanCell

Sourceful

Series A in 2022
Sourceful operates a packaging design platform focused on creating sustainable packaging solutions. The platform features a verified supplier network that allows brands to streamline their packaging processes while ensuring eco-friendly choices. Additionally, Sourceful provides data-driven design advice and life-cycle sustainability metrics to help businesses understand the environmental impact of their packaging decisions. By manufacturing and customizing its packages, Sourceful enables brands to adopt more sustainable practices in their supply chains.

Hylo Athletics

Series A in 2022
Hylo Athletics is a direct-to-consumer brand that specializes in the manufacture of sustainable athletic footwear. The company focuses on reinventing sports shoes by utilizing renewable and recycled materials, emphasizing a commitment to environmental responsibility. Through advanced materials science, Hylo Athletics produces carbon-negative footwear designed for both men and women, ensuring that their products provide high performance while minimizing ecological impact. Their approach aims to set new standards in the sportswear industry, catering to athletes who value sustainability alongside functionality.

Urban Legend

Seed Round in 2021
Urban Legend is a platform that facilitates idea-driven campaigns by connecting organizations with trusted content creators. The company focuses on promoting important social issues and inspiring audiences to take action through impactful influencer campaigns. By mobilizing creators, Urban Legend not only enhances the visibility of significant causes but also offers these individuals paid opportunities to advocate for change. Additionally, Urban Legend produces food products aimed at promoting healthy eating habits, including low-fat donuts that maintain high nutritional value while minimizing caloric content. This dual approach allows Urban Legend to address both social advocacy and consumer health, catering to a growing demand for responsible and enjoyable food choices.

HIVED

Seed Round in 2021
HIVED is building the mass-market parcel delivery network of the future by leveraging vertical integration, operational process innovation and software. HIVED has developed a system that is significantly better than the status quo in every way imaginable: more efficient (and therefore more affordable), better for people (no gig-economy, fully employed staff) and the environment (100% emission-free end-to-end, no offsetting ever) as well as providing the best possible delivery experience.

Sourceful

Seed Round in 2021
Sourceful operates a packaging design platform focused on creating sustainable packaging solutions. The platform features a verified supplier network that allows brands to streamline their packaging processes while ensuring eco-friendly choices. Additionally, Sourceful provides data-driven design advice and life-cycle sustainability metrics to help businesses understand the environmental impact of their packaging decisions. By manufacturing and customizing its packages, Sourceful enables brands to adopt more sustainable practices in their supply chains.

Urban Jungle

Series A in 2021
Urban Jungle Services Ltd. is an insurance technology company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing insurance solutions tailored for individuals who rent and share housing in urban environments. Its platform enables housemates to easily split insurance costs and adjust coverage names when residents change. The policies offered cover a range of items, including home contents, smartphones, valuables, multiple bikes, and security deposits, while also addressing emergency expenses related to incidents such as floods, fires, storm damage, theft, and accidental damage. By leveraging technology, Urban Jungle aims to offer accessible and affordable home insurance specifically designed for young professionals.

Paired

Seed Round in 2021
Paired is to make couple relationships happier and healthier. We do this by helping people to make fun, small, positive steps to improve their relationship each day.

Geomiq

Seed Round in 2021
Geomiq is an online platform that facilitates the distribution of custom manufactured parts for engineers. Through its intelligent system, the platform offers instant quotes and ordering for various manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D printing. Established in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, Geomiq streamlines the procurement process by allowing customers to receive quotes, make purchases, and have products delivered directly to them. This efficiency aims to enhance the accessibility of manufacturing solutions for engineering professionals.

Urban Jungle

Venture Round in 2020
Urban Jungle Services Ltd. is an insurance technology company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing insurance solutions tailored for individuals who rent and share housing in urban environments. Its platform enables housemates to easily split insurance costs and adjust coverage names when residents change. The policies offered cover a range of items, including home contents, smartphones, valuables, multiple bikes, and security deposits, while also addressing emergency expenses related to incidents such as floods, fires, storm damage, theft, and accidental damage. By leveraging technology, Urban Jungle aims to offer accessible and affordable home insurance specifically designed for young professionals.
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