Hoxton Ventures

Hoxton Ventures LLP is a London-based venture capital firm established in 2013, specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies primarily located in Europe and Ireland. The firm focuses on seed, Series A, and early-stage startups within the internet, mobile, and software markets, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, financial services, cloud computing, online advertising technology, digital media, and gaming. Hoxton Ventures typically invests between $0.25 million and $5 million in its portfolio companies, aiming to support young, technical, and first-time founders. The firm prefers to act as a minority investor, making four to six investments annually and holding these investments for seven to ten years. Hoxton Ventures has a notable track record, having invested in successful companies like Babylon Health, Darktrace, and Deliveroo, contributing to a cumulative portfolio valuation exceeding $7 billion.

Dylan Collins

Venture Partner

Payton Dobbs

General Partner

Rob Ludwig

COO

Charles Seely

Partner

Past deals in England

Pear Bio

Series A in 2023
Pear Bio uses organ-on-a-chip and computer vision technology to recreate, visualize, and compute the human tumor microenvironment and its effects on cancer progression. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in London.

Deblock

Seed Round in 2022
Deblock is a financial services provider focused on the needs of cryptocurrency users. The company offers a non-custodial crypto wallet that enables individuals to access, store, deposit, exchange, and cash out their cryptocurrency investments. By facilitating these transactions, Deblock assists users in managing and tracking their cryptocurrency holdings effectively. With a commitment to serving the crypto-rich demographic, the platform aims to streamline the process of converting digital assets into cash, thereby enhancing the overall user experience in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency finance.

Peptone

Series A in 2022
Peptone Ltd develops and provides artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for addressing protein developability problems in biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and life sciences industries. The company offers antibody designing and optimization, protein database, automated thermos-stability engineering, and hybrid AI deployment solutions. Additionally, it provides CassandraAI, a silico protein engineering platform. Peptone Ltd was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Rensair

Series A in 2022
Rensair specializes in the development of portable hospital-grade air purifiers that aim to provide clean air in various environments. Initially designed for Scandinavian hospitals, their air purification technology incorporates high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA13) filters and ozone-free ultraviolet light, which effectively eliminates airborne viruses, including the coronavirus. Rensair's products are utilized in a range of settings, including hospitals, schools, and care homes, ensuring optimum indoor air quality and promoting health and safety in populated spaces. Trusted by businesses globally, Rensair's solutions are designed to enhance the well-being of individuals by improving the air quality they breathe.

Replan

Venture Round in 2022
AltViz makes intelligent automation simple. We help companies access, analyse and act on data to automate complex processes, increase agility and improve performance. Our Intelligent Automation Platform provides AI, machine learning and automation as a service. It enables firms to grow revenue, reduce cost, manage risk and improve customer experience without hiring armies of data scientists and automation consultants.

Inflow

Seed Round in 2022
Inflow is creating a digital healthcare program for people with ADHD, by people with ADHD

Bother

Seed Round in 2021
Bother operates as an online grocery delivery startup.

Kitt

Seed Round in 2021
Kitt, founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, offers an online platform for businesses seeking managed office spaces. The company provides tailored office lease plans that allow tenants to have flexible terms without the distractions of co-working environments. Kitt's services eliminate upfront costs and aim to create a hassle-free experience for businesses looking for bespoke office solutions. Through digital virtual integration, Kitt facilitates the leasing process, making it easier for companies to find and manage their workspace needs.

Flair Impact

Seed Round in 2021
Flair is a people analytics tool designed to foster anti-racist cultures in which all ethnicities can thrive. Through our anonymous surveys, organisations are able to diagnose, track and address racial biases within their culture.

Baseimmune

Seed Round in 2021
Baseimmune is a biotech startup founded to create the next generation of vaccines.

FabricNano

Series A in 2021
FabricNano Limited. manufactures supercharging biochemical cells to optimize chemical reaction speed, purity, and adaptability. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

XYZ Reality

Series A in 2021
XYZ Reality Limited develops HoloSite, an engineering grade augmented reality device and solution that allows construction workers to view building information models (BIM) on-site to millimeter accuracy eliminating the need for 2D drawings. Its HoloSite enables construction management to make real-time decisions in the field. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Peptone

Seed Round in 2021
Peptone Ltd develops and provides artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for addressing protein developability problems in biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and life sciences industries. The company offers antibody designing and optimization, protein database, automated thermos-stability engineering, and hybrid AI deployment solutions. Additionally, it provides CassandraAI, a silico protein engineering platform. Peptone Ltd was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Vatic

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of medical test kits designed to detect infections remotely. The company offers an on-the-spot saliva test kit using convenient sensitivity protein detection technology that identifies whether the user has an active infection or not, enabling people to understand and make informed decisions about their bodies and health.

Karakuri

Funding Round in 2020
Karakuri Ltd is a robotics company based in London, UK, that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and installing automation systems for the food service industry. Founded in 2018, the company offers products such as the DK-One, which customizes and personalizes meals while managing portion control and mass food dispensing, and Marley, a smaller machine designed for customizing ice cream and other food options. Karakuri's systems utilize machine learning, optics, and sensors to automate ingredient dispensing and precise measurement, making them suitable for a variety of applications, including restaurants, central kitchens, airports, canteens, hospitals, and catering events. The modular and compact design of the robotic systems allows them to integrate seamlessly into existing kitchen layouts, enhancing efficiency in commercial food preparation.

Giraffe360

Seed Round in 2020
Giraffe360 Limited specializes in manufacturing advanced virtual tour cameras tailored for the real estate sector. The Giraffe360 camera captures high dynamic range images and facilitates the creation of virtual tours, photographs, and accurate floor plans. In addition to the camera, Giraffe360 offers a comprehensive cloud processing service, data storage solutions, and a content management system for effective file management and analytical review. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, the company aims to streamline the property marketing process for real estate agents by providing a cost-effective and efficient means of generating professional-quality photography and virtual tours. This technology enhances the viewing experience for potential buyers while simplifying the marketing efforts for agents.

Skin Analytics

Series A in 2020
Skin Analytics build a digital history of your skin so that you and your doctor can measure, track and ultimately understand your skin. Meaning you have the tools to take control and ultimately improve your skin health. Their patent-pending algorithms measure how the skin is changing from smartphone images to identify, inform and evaluate treatment options across a range of consumer health and clinical skin conditions. Which means they build digital platforms that personalise skin health so people can control their skin health rather than be controlled by it. They’re focused on delivering a series of skin health products over the next 3 years ranging from consumer to clinical.

Vitesse

Series A in 2020
Vitesse PSP Ltd. operates a money transfer platform that provides tailored payment services to customers globally. Established in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company focuses on addressing gaps in local bank collections and payouts. Its platform includes a range of services such as treasury and remittance solutions, inbound and outbound payments, due diligence, transaction monitoring, and global foreign exchange offerings. By leveraging its peer-to-peer capabilities, Vitesse aims to streamline payment management for its clients, ensuring a simple and effective user experience.

Kbox Global

Seed Round in 2020
Kbox Global Limited develops end-to-end technology platform to connect kitchens with top performing delivery. The company offers a risk-free solutions to increase food sales and multi-brand delivery opportunity. Kbox Global Limited was formerly known as Splendid Restaurants Limited and changed its name to Kbox Global Limited in May 2020. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

XYZ Reality

Series A in 2020
XYZ Reality Limited develops HoloSite, an engineering grade augmented reality device and solution that allows construction workers to view building information models (BIM) on-site to millimeter accuracy eliminating the need for 2D drawings. Its HoloSite enables construction management to make real-time decisions in the field. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

SuperAwesome

Venture Round in 2020
SuperAwesome is a company that has transformed the digital media landscape for children by providing a suite of kid-safe tools and technologies. Its offerings include AwesomeAds, the largest kid-safe advertising platform globally, REX, the first programmatic ad filter designed for children, PopJam, a social content platform for users under 13, and Kids Web Services, which ensures compliance with child protection regulations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, SuperAwesome serves hundreds of children's content companies and brands, enabling them to deliver compliant digital experiences, from authentication to safe social interactions and advertising. The company has gained recognition for its rapid growth and innovation, being listed among the fastest growing technology companies in Britain and Europe.

FabricNano

Seed Round in 2019
FabricNano Limited. manufactures supercharging biochemical cells to optimize chemical reaction speed, purity, and adaptability. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Karakuri

Seed Round in 2019
Karakuri Ltd is a robotics company based in London, UK, that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and installing automation systems for the food service industry. Founded in 2018, the company offers products such as the DK-One, which customizes and personalizes meals while managing portion control and mass food dispensing, and Marley, a smaller machine designed for customizing ice cream and other food options. Karakuri's systems utilize machine learning, optics, and sensors to automate ingredient dispensing and precise measurement, making them suitable for a variety of applications, including restaurants, central kitchens, airports, canteens, hospitals, and catering events. The modular and compact design of the robotic systems allows them to integrate seamlessly into existing kitchen layouts, enhancing efficiency in commercial food preparation.

SuperAwesome

Series C in 2019
SuperAwesome is a company that has transformed the digital media landscape for children by providing a suite of kid-safe tools and technologies. Its offerings include AwesomeAds, the largest kid-safe advertising platform globally, REX, the first programmatic ad filter designed for children, PopJam, a social content platform for users under 13, and Kids Web Services, which ensures compliance with child protection regulations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, SuperAwesome serves hundreds of children's content companies and brands, enabling them to deliver compliant digital experiences, from authentication to safe social interactions and advertising. The company has gained recognition for its rapid growth and innovation, being listed among the fastest growing technology companies in Britain and Europe.

Behavox

Series B in 2017
Behavox Ltd. specializes in compliance surveillance software, catering primarily to the capital markets sector. Founded in 2014 and based in London, with additional offices in St Petersburg and Tokyo, Behavox offers solutions such as Behavox Compliance, which monitors employee activities and assesses risk, and Behavox Voice, which analyzes voice recordings with features like multi-lingual support. The company's enterprise platform consolidates various data types into a single data lake, enabling users to apply machine learning for detecting misconduct and insider threats. Behavox's technology leverages advanced algorithms and machine learning to continuously enhance detection capabilities. The company aims to address complex challenges in financial services through sophisticated engineering and innovative applications of academic research.

Yieldify

Series B in 2017
Yieldify creates smart and simple marketing technology products that predict customer behaviour to optimize customer experience with brand revenue. Trusted by over 500 brands on more than 1,000 websites globally, Yieldify helps some of the world’s innovative companies drive incremental revenue, including Marks and Spencer, French Connection, Steiner Sports, Omni Hotels and Anthropologie. 3 years ago Yieldify only existed in the minds of its two founders. Fast forward to today and the company holds a position as one of the fastest growing tech startups in UK history with 5 offices spanning 3 continents, over 170 employees, 1000+ customers and 7 digit funding (from Google Ventures and Softbank). Plus a few awards thrown in for good measure.

Inoviv

Seed Round in 2017
Inoviv specializes in the development of bespoke biomarker tests aimed at identifying patients and assessing the efficacy of new therapeutics. Utilizing a proteomics platform, the company provides detailed molecular insights into drug response through accurate and quantitative biomarker analysis. This approach supports pharmaceutical companies in conducting successful clinical trials across various disease areas, ultimately enhancing access to marketed therapies. By focusing on personalized testing, Inoviv plays a crucial role in the drug development process, ensuring that treatments are both effective and accessible to patients.

Behavox

Series A in 2016
Behavox Ltd. specializes in compliance surveillance software, catering primarily to the capital markets sector. Founded in 2014 and based in London, with additional offices in St Petersburg and Tokyo, Behavox offers solutions such as Behavox Compliance, which monitors employee activities and assesses risk, and Behavox Voice, which analyzes voice recordings with features like multi-lingual support. The company's enterprise platform consolidates various data types into a single data lake, enabling users to apply machine learning for detecting misconduct and insider threats. Behavox's technology leverages advanced algorithms and machine learning to continuously enhance detection capabilities. The company aims to address complex challenges in financial services through sophisticated engineering and innovative applications of academic research.

Babylon

Seed Round in 2015
Babylon Healthcare Services Limited operates a subscription based mobile healthcare application. Its platform allows users to book a virtual general practitioner (GP) consultation with clinicians, have a remote consultation, and collect relevant prescriptions. Babylon Healthcare Services Limited was founded in 2013 and is based in London, United Kingdom with additional offices in Brooklyn, New York; Austin, Texas; Kigali, Rwanda; Vancouver, Canada; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Singapore.

Deliveroo

Series C in 2015
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu. The platform enables users to order meals from a variety of local restaurants, focusing on providing premium dining options. By connecting customers with their favorite eateries, Deliveroo aims to enhance the convenience of food delivery while supporting local businesses. The company has established itself as a significant player in the food delivery industry, catering to a growing demand for accessible and quality dining experiences delivered directly to consumers' homes.

SuperAwesome

Series A in 2015
SuperAwesome is a company that has transformed the digital media landscape for children by providing a suite of kid-safe tools and technologies. Its offerings include AwesomeAds, the largest kid-safe advertising platform globally, REX, the first programmatic ad filter designed for children, PopJam, a social content platform for users under 13, and Kids Web Services, which ensures compliance with child protection regulations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, SuperAwesome serves hundreds of children's content companies and brands, enabling them to deliver compliant digital experiences, from authentication to safe social interactions and advertising. The company has gained recognition for its rapid growth and innovation, being listed among the fastest growing technology companies in Britain and Europe.

Yieldify

Series A in 2015
Yieldify creates smart and simple marketing technology products that predict customer behaviour to optimize customer experience with brand revenue. Trusted by over 500 brands on more than 1,000 websites globally, Yieldify helps some of the world’s innovative companies drive incremental revenue, including Marks and Spencer, French Connection, Steiner Sports, Omni Hotels and Anthropologie. 3 years ago Yieldify only existed in the minds of its two founders. Fast forward to today and the company holds a position as one of the fastest growing tech startups in UK history with 5 offices spanning 3 continents, over 170 employees, 1000+ customers and 7 digit funding (from Google Ventures and Softbank). Plus a few awards thrown in for good measure.

bd4travel

Series A in 2015
bd4travel GmbH, founded in 2013 by three former Amadeus colleagues, specializes in providing SaaS-based IT solutions designed for real-time personalization and targeting in the travel industry. Headquartered in Eschborn, Germany, with an office in London, bd4travel enables travel portals to better understand individual visitors' needs and preferences, enhancing their shopping experience through tailored offerings. The company provides ready-to-go personalization modules and powerful tools for creating individualized use cases, which are implemented by leading travel organizations across 17 international markets. bd4travel's innovative solutions have earned recognition and awards from prominent industry entities, including Phocuswright and Travolution. In December 2018, dnata, part of the Emirates Group, acquired a majority stake in bd4travel, reinforcing its commitment to advancing personalized travel experiences.

Deliveroo

Series B in 2015
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu. The platform enables users to order meals from a variety of local restaurants, focusing on providing premium dining options. By connecting customers with their favorite eateries, Deliveroo aims to enhance the convenience of food delivery while supporting local businesses. The company has established itself as a significant player in the food delivery industry, catering to a growing demand for accessible and quality dining experiences delivered directly to consumers' homes.

Vitesse

Venture Round in 2015
Vitesse PSP Ltd. operates a money transfer platform that provides tailored payment services to customers globally. Established in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company focuses on addressing gaps in local bank collections and payouts. Its platform includes a range of services such as treasury and remittance solutions, inbound and outbound payments, due diligence, transaction monitoring, and global foreign exchange offerings. By leveraging its peer-to-peer capabilities, Vitesse aims to streamline payment management for its clients, ensuring a simple and effective user experience.

Raptor Supplies

Seed Round in 2014
Raptor Supplies is an e-commerce portal that serves B2B customers looking to fulfill their unplanned maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) product requirements. It offers over 650,000 industrial supplies across 4,000 brands delivered worldwide. The portal helps customers order urgently-needed and locally-unavailable industrial supplies online and get them delivered to their doorstep through its logistics platform. It serves users in the U.K., Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Raptor Supplies was launched in 2014 and is operated from London, United Kingdom.

Deliveroo

Series A in 2014
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu. The platform enables users to order meals from a variety of local restaurants, focusing on providing premium dining options. By connecting customers with their favorite eateries, Deliveroo aims to enhance the convenience of food delivery while supporting local businesses. The company has established itself as a significant player in the food delivery industry, catering to a growing demand for accessible and quality dining experiences delivered directly to consumers' homes.

Yieldify

Seed Round in 2014
Yieldify creates smart and simple marketing technology products that predict customer behaviour to optimize customer experience with brand revenue. Trusted by over 500 brands on more than 1,000 websites globally, Yieldify helps some of the world’s innovative companies drive incremental revenue, including Marks and Spencer, French Connection, Steiner Sports, Omni Hotels and Anthropologie. 3 years ago Yieldify only existed in the minds of its two founders. Fast forward to today and the company holds a position as one of the fastest growing tech startups in UK history with 5 offices spanning 3 continents, over 170 employees, 1000+ customers and 7 digit funding (from Google Ventures and Softbank). Plus a few awards thrown in for good measure.

Algomi

Series B in 2013
Algomi Ltd. develops and markets software for the fixed-income market. The company focuses on banks, institutional investors, inter-dealer brokers, and exchanges. Algomi Ltd. was founded in 2012 and is based in London, United Kingdom with additional office in Hong Kong and New York. As of March 6, 2020, Algomi Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of BGC Partners, Inc.

LLUSTRE

Seed Round in 2012
LLUSTRE is a new ecommerce business that discovers and sells the best in design for the home. We curate three or more collections per week, and bring our members access to exclusive and limited edition pieces, and the opportunity to purchase at members-only prices. Merging best in class ecommerce functionality with social discovery, gamification, and high quality editorial content, LLUSTRE will be the best place to discover great design for your home.

Tizaro

Seed Round in 2012
Tizaro is an e-commerce company that specializes in maintenance, repair, and operations products (MRO). Their head office is located in London, although its supply chain is made up of global MRO vendors. Tizaro provides a web based platform for manufacturers and suppliers to facilitate the sale of MRO products both internationally and domestically, offering a solution for businesses trying to source, procure, pay, and import products across multiple MRO categories typically not available in the local market.