Techstart Ventures

Techstart Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Belfast, United Kingdom, founded in 2014. The firm specializes in providing seed capital to early-stage companies in Scotland and Northern Ireland, focusing primarily on the information technology sector. As a trusted partner to ambitious founders, Techstart Ventures aims to support their entrepreneurial journeys and foster innovation in the region. The firm's Equity Finance Fund is dedicated to investing in promising startups, particularly within the financial services sector, thereby contributing to the growth of the local economy and the development of new technologies.

James Andrews

Investor and Partner

Jamie Andrews

Partner

Julie Curran

Venture Partner

Calum Forsyth

VC Investor

Mark Hogarth

Partner

Allen Martin

Investment Director

Allen Martin

CFO and Investment Director, Investments

Ryan McAnlis

Investor

Audrey Casciere Osborne

Investor

Robert Richmond

Investor

Hal Wilson

Partner

Henry Wilson

Partner

Past deals in Scotland

Desana

Seed Round in 2021
Desana Network Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Scotland, develops software that provides on-demand access to a global network of flexible workspaces. Originally known as Shoal Community Ltd, the company rebranded in January 2019 to better reflect its mission. As the nature of office space usage evolves, Desana addresses the inefficiencies of traditional office leases that often result in wasted resources. By offering a solution that enables companies to reduce reliance on inflexible office arrangements, Desana aims to enhance workforce efficiency and employee satisfaction, allowing individuals to work wherever and whenever they need.

Machine Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Machine Labs Limited is a software company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing data-driven marketing solutions that enhance advertising and database marketing efforts. The company's software leverages machine learning to ensure marketing messages are relevant, helping businesses deliver the right offers to interested consumers at optimal times. In addition to its software solutions, Machine Labs provides resources for marketing training, including lab notes, a help center, and API documentation, aimed at supporting users in maximizing the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns.

Desana

Seed Round in 2019
Desana Network Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Scotland, develops software that provides on-demand access to a global network of flexible workspaces. Originally known as Shoal Community Ltd, the company rebranded in January 2019 to better reflect its mission. As the nature of office space usage evolves, Desana addresses the inefficiencies of traditional office leases that often result in wasted resources. By offering a solution that enables companies to reduce reliance on inflexible office arrangements, Desana aims to enhance workforce efficiency and employee satisfaction, allowing individuals to work wherever and whenever they need.

Machine Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Machine Labs Limited is a software company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing data-driven marketing solutions that enhance advertising and database marketing efforts. The company's software leverages machine learning to ensure marketing messages are relevant, helping businesses deliver the right offers to interested consumers at optimal times. In addition to its software solutions, Machine Labs provides resources for marketing training, including lab notes, a help center, and API documentation, aimed at supporting users in maximizing the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns.
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