Techstart Ventures

Techstart Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 and based in Belfast, United Kingdom. It acts as a first-cheque investor for extraordinary founders pursuing uncapped global opportunities, focusing on backing early-stage companies at the pre-seed and seed stages.

James Andrews

Investor and Partner

Jamie Andrews

Investor

Julie Curran Ph.D

Venture Partner

Calum Forsyth

Investor

Mark Hogarth

Partner

Allen Martin

Investment Director

Ryan McAnlis

Investor

John Murray

Investment Director

Audrey Osborne

Investor

Robert Richmond

Investor

Hal Wilson

Investor

Henry Wilson

Partner

Past deals in Scotland

Product Guru

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Product Guru Ltd operates a product discovery platform in the United Kingdom, connecting product suppliers with retail buyers. Founded in 2018 and based in Glasgow, the company enables suppliers across various categories, including fast-moving consumer goods, home, gift, and travel, to showcase their offerings effectively. Retail buyers benefit from the platform by reviewing and comparing products, which facilitates informed purchasing decisions. The company also provides support services to enhance the experience for both suppliers and buyers. In an evolving retail sector where small, specialized suppliers are increasingly driving innovation, Product Guru addresses the challenges buyers face in evaluating a diverse range of product options.

Machine Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Machine Labs Limited is a software development company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2018. It specializes in creating data-driven marketing solutions that leverage machine learning to enhance advertising effectiveness and database marketing. The company's software aims to optimize marketing campaigns by ensuring that consumers receive relevant offers at the right time, thus enabling businesses to target interested audiences more effectively. Additionally, Machine Labs provides comprehensive resources for users, including marketing training, documentation, and a help center. With a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises, the company offers an accessible online platform that eliminates the need for complex sales processes, allowing users to test its automation and analysis tools for free within a defined limit.

Visible Capital

Seed Round in 2019
Visible Capital Limited is a technology company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing a platform for wealth management. Established in 2018, the company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of financial advisors by leveraging open banking and the Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2). Its platform enables wealth managers, pension providers, and independent financial advisers to access clients' financial data in real time, facilitating smoother onboarding processes and ensuring compliance. By automating information collection, Visible Capital's services improve customer engagement, reduce operational friction, and provide accurate insights, ultimately allowing financial advisors to deliver quicker and more informed advice to their clients.

Machine Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Machine Labs Limited is a software development company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2018. It specializes in creating data-driven marketing solutions that leverage machine learning to enhance advertising effectiveness and database marketing. The company's software aims to optimize marketing campaigns by ensuring that consumers receive relevant offers at the right time, thus enabling businesses to target interested audiences more effectively. Additionally, Machine Labs provides comprehensive resources for users, including marketing training, documentation, and a help center. With a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises, the company offers an accessible online platform that eliminates the need for complex sales processes, allowing users to test its automation and analysis tools for free within a defined limit.
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