Venrex

Founded in London in 2002, Venrex is a venture capital firm focused on investing in technology-enabled businesses led by creative founders.

Josie Buck

Principal / Investment Director

Robert Diamond

Investor

Mark Esiri

Founder and Chairman

Tom Fleming

Partner

Ian Goldberg

Principal

Past deals in Design

Zoo

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2021, Zoo is headquartered in Inglewood, California. It specializes in creating infrastructure for hardware design, focusing on generative AI to develop full-stack tools that automate and streamline the process of building hardware.

Zoo

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2021, Zoo is headquartered in Inglewood, California. It specializes in creating infrastructure for hardware design, focusing on generative AI to develop full-stack tools that automate and streamline the process of building hardware.

Vollebak

Series A in 2021
Vollebak is a manufacturer and retailer of high‑performance men's apparel. The company designs and sells a range of garments—including shirts, hoodies, jackets, shorts, vests, and accessories—through its online store. Vollebak emphasizes technical innovation, incorporating advanced materials such as graphene, ceramic, carbon, plant‑based fibers, and algae into its products. The brand targets consumers who value both style and performance, offering a catalog that blends fashion with cutting‑edge functionality.

Vinterior

Series A in 2021
Vinterior is an online marketplace for vintage and antique furniture, textiles, and lighting. The platform enables users to discover, buy, source, and sell pre-owned pieces, and to curate interiors that reflect period styles. By emphasizing upcycled and restored items, Vinterior helps customers recreate historical aesthetics in homes or workspaces while tailoring selections to individual budgets and tastes.

Amphibio

Seed Round in 2021
AMPHIBIO is a 3D printed amphibious garment which function as a gill. Designed for a future where humankind lives in very close proximity with water, it provides daily comfort to people who spend as much time in the water as on the land.

LiteWork Bikes

Seed Round in 2021
A new generation of electric folding bikes to be as pleasurable to ride as they are to fold - by using innovative design and materials. LiteWork Bikes’ Founder James Harness has designed high-quality innovative products for amazing brands including Bentley, Dyson, Decathlon & Moulton. James’s most recent production design contribution is on the award-winning Bentley Continental GT interior.

Vinterior

Seed Round in 2020
Vinterior is an online marketplace for vintage and antique furniture, textiles, and lighting. The platform enables users to discover, buy, source, and sell pre-owned pieces, and to curate interiors that reflect period styles. By emphasizing upcycled and restored items, Vinterior helps customers recreate historical aesthetics in homes or workspaces while tailoring selections to individual budgets and tastes.

Hexr

Seed Round in 2020
Hexr is a manufacturer of customized helmets that utilizes 3D printing technology to create head protection tailored to the unique shape of each wearer's head. By incorporating an innovative energy-absorbing structure, Hexr's helmets significantly enhance safety and performance compared to traditional foam helmets. This design approach not only minimizes the size of the helmet but also ensures a perfect fit, which is crucial for optimal protection. The materials used are renewable, contributing to sustainability while also improving thermal conductivity and impact distribution. Hexr aims to reduce the risk of traumatic brain injuries for athletes and cyclists through its advanced helmet technology.

Everpress

Seed Round in 2020
Everpress is a global marketplace and platform for independent clothing creators, enabling designers to upload designs, set up product pages, and instantly sell apparel with no upfront costs and no unsold stock. It provides tools to promote, manufacture, and distribute creations, offering an ethical alternative to traditional retail and empowering creative independence in commerce.

ADAY

Series A in 2020
ADAY is a fast-growing direct-to-consumer brand creating consciously designed, technical clothing. Based in New York and London, the company offers capsule wardrobes designed for outfit repetition using seasonless design, technical fabrics, and sustainable supply chains.

Vinterior

Seed Round in 2019
Vinterior is an online marketplace for vintage and antique furniture, textiles, and lighting. The platform enables users to discover, buy, source, and sell pre-owned pieces, and to curate interiors that reflect period styles. By emphasizing upcycled and restored items, Vinterior helps customers recreate historical aesthetics in homes or workspaces while tailoring selections to individual budgets and tastes.

Amphibio

Pre Seed Round in 2019
AMPHIBIO is a 3D printed amphibious garment which function as a gill. Designed for a future where humankind lives in very close proximity with water, it provides daily comfort to people who spend as much time in the water as on the land.

Everpress

Seed Round in 2019
Everpress is a global marketplace and platform for independent clothing creators, enabling designers to upload designs, set up product pages, and instantly sell apparel with no upfront costs and no unsold stock. It provides tools to promote, manufacture, and distribute creations, offering an ethical alternative to traditional retail and empowering creative independence in commerce.

Litelok

Seed Round in 2019
Founded by Neil Barron after his bikes were stolen in London, Litelok specializes in lightweight, flexible, and strong bike locks. Its patented composite strap, Boaflexicore, offers superior security, with each layer providing additional protection against sustained attacks. Independently tested and certified Gold by Sold Secure, Litelok is the lightest flexible lock to achieve this rating.

Stitched

Seed Round in 2019
Stitched is an online retail platform focused on simplifying the purchase of bespoke curtains and blinds. The company offers intuitive 3D design tools that allow customers to visualize their choices, alongside a selection of over 140 high-quality fabrics made from natural and recycled fibers. Stitched enhances the shopping experience with live chat support for measuring and designing, as well as a convenient installation service that can be scheduled at checkout. Looking ahead, Stitched is developing innovative technology to enable automatic window measurements through smartphones and augmented reality features that allow customers to try products in their spaces before making a purchase. By combining advanced technology with sustainable materials, Stitched aims to deliver products that customers love while promoting a positive environmental impact.

Cefinn

Seed Round in 2018
Cefinn is a fashion brand that specializes in providing modern and feminine clothing for women. The company focuses on creating stylish and versatile pieces, including silk midi dresses, shirt dresses, smart sleeveless dresses, and pussybow styles, suitable for both daytime and evening wear. Designed for the multitasking urban woman, Cefinn emphasizes practicality and affordability, ensuring that its offerings cater to various shapes and sizes. The brand aims to deliver easy-to-wear clothing that combines elegance with functionality, making it ideal for women who seek a sophisticated yet practical wardrobe.

Hexr

Seed Round in 2018
Hexr is a manufacturer of customized helmets that utilizes 3D printing technology to create head protection tailored to the unique shape of each wearer's head. By incorporating an innovative energy-absorbing structure, Hexr's helmets significantly enhance safety and performance compared to traditional foam helmets. This design approach not only minimizes the size of the helmet but also ensures a perfect fit, which is crucial for optimal protection. The materials used are renewable, contributing to sustainability while also improving thermal conductivity and impact distribution. Hexr aims to reduce the risk of traumatic brain injuries for athletes and cyclists through its advanced helmet technology.

Amy Collins

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017 by Amy Collins, this luxury goods company specializes in transforming 18th-century botanical drawings into contemporary accessories such as wallets, bags, and scarves. Utilizing laser etching on leather, the brand harmoniously blends art and fashion, evoking a sense of romantic travel and escapism.

Vinterior

Seed Round in 2018
Vinterior is an online marketplace for vintage and antique furniture, textiles, and lighting. The platform enables users to discover, buy, source, and sell pre-owned pieces, and to curate interiors that reflect period styles. By emphasizing upcycled and restored items, Vinterior helps customers recreate historical aesthetics in homes or workspaces while tailoring selections to individual budgets and tastes.

Hexr

Seed Round in 2018
Hexr is a manufacturer of customized helmets that utilizes 3D printing technology to create head protection tailored to the unique shape of each wearer's head. By incorporating an innovative energy-absorbing structure, Hexr's helmets significantly enhance safety and performance compared to traditional foam helmets. This design approach not only minimizes the size of the helmet but also ensures a perfect fit, which is crucial for optimal protection. The materials used are renewable, contributing to sustainability while also improving thermal conductivity and impact distribution. Hexr aims to reduce the risk of traumatic brain injuries for athletes and cyclists through its advanced helmet technology.

Stitched

Seed Round in 2018
Stitched is an online retail platform focused on simplifying the purchase of bespoke curtains and blinds. The company offers intuitive 3D design tools that allow customers to visualize their choices, alongside a selection of over 140 high-quality fabrics made from natural and recycled fibers. Stitched enhances the shopping experience with live chat support for measuring and designing, as well as a convenient installation service that can be scheduled at checkout. Looking ahead, Stitched is developing innovative technology to enable automatic window measurements through smartphones and augmented reality features that allow customers to try products in their spaces before making a purchase. By combining advanced technology with sustainable materials, Stitched aims to deliver products that customers love while promoting a positive environmental impact.

Bombshell

Seed Round in 2018
It is possible to create the desirable hourglass shape across all body types by creating balance within a dress. I wanted to create a dress that would become a woman's ultimate secret weapon. Designing for actresses and celebrities allowed me to explore techniques for balancing your shape and concealing the bits we don't like by draping and shearing panels. What sets Bombshell apart? Confidence. It's integral to my design philosophy. Using the finest of fabrics and British manufacturers ensures we can look after every detail of every dress, every step of the way. I am proud to say that the Bombshell dress has become the 'go to' dress for many women. Enabling them to feel they can take on the world.

Flomark

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Flomark is a developer of innovative intravenous (IV) administration technology, specifically designed to enhance the accuracy and ease of monitoring flow rates. Its flagship product, the Flomark IV administration set, features a straightforward fluid level indicator that displays the flow rate against a clear scale, moving away from the conventional method of counting drops. This design allows clinical staff to set infusion rates more quickly and intuitively, streamlining the process and improving efficiency in medical settings. By providing a reliable and user-friendly solution, Flomark aims to facilitate better patient care and enhance the operational capabilities of healthcare professionals.

Vinterior

Seed Round in 2017
Vinterior is an online marketplace for vintage and antique furniture, textiles, and lighting. The platform enables users to discover, buy, source, and sell pre-owned pieces, and to curate interiors that reflect period styles. By emphasizing upcycled and restored items, Vinterior helps customers recreate historical aesthetics in homes or workspaces while tailoring selections to individual budgets and tastes.

Cefinn

Seed Round in 2016
Cefinn is a fashion brand that specializes in providing modern and feminine clothing for women. The company focuses on creating stylish and versatile pieces, including silk midi dresses, shirt dresses, smart sleeveless dresses, and pussybow styles, suitable for both daytime and evening wear. Designed for the multitasking urban woman, Cefinn emphasizes practicality and affordability, ensuring that its offerings cater to various shapes and sizes. The brand aims to deliver easy-to-wear clothing that combines elegance with functionality, making it ideal for women who seek a sophisticated yet practical wardrobe.

ME+EM

Funding Round in 2015
ME+EM is a British contemporary fashion brand for women that designs and sells affordable, designer-quality clothing and accessories with a focus on fit, fabric, and detail. The company operates online and through flagship stores in central London, offering dresses, tops, shirts, knitwear, jeans, jackets, and essentials. Founded in 2006 and based in London, it emphasizes direct-to-consumer sales to keep prices sensible. Rebranded from Pyjama Room Ltd in 2009, ME+EM aims to provide flattering, easy-to-wear, versatile pieces for busy women and has pursued international expansion, including the United States.

ADAY

Seed Round in 2015
ADAY is a fast-growing direct-to-consumer brand creating consciously designed, technical clothing. Based in New York and London, the company offers capsule wardrobes designed for outfit repetition using seasonless design, technical fabrics, and sustainable supply chains.

Meli Melo

Seed Round in 2013
Meli Melo designs and manufactures leather handbags distinguished by unique shapes and discreet markings on the reverse side. The brand offers men's and women's collections crafted as handmade leather pieces, available through an online store, with delivery services to customers.

Smythson

Seed Round in 2011
Founded in London, Smythson is a renowned British retailer specializing in luxury stationery, leather goods, diaries, and accessories. The company offers an extensive range of products including diaries, bags, wallets, desk accessories, and personalized gifts, all embodying craftsmanship and British sophistication.

Orlebar Brown

Seed Round in 2010
Orlebar Brown Ltd. is a London-based company specializing in the manufacture of men's resort wear, including swimwear and beach attire. Established in 2005, the company offers a range of products such as swim shorts, shorts, trousers, T-shirts, polos, shirts, jackets, and sweats. Orlebar Brown emphasizes a tailored approach to men's clothing, providing stylish options suitable for various occasions—from beach relaxation to evening outings. The company operates retail locations in London and has manufacturing facilities in England and Portugal, ensuring high-quality production across Europe. As of 2018, Orlebar Brown is a subsidiary of Chanel S.A., enhancing its presence in the luxury market.

Orlebar Brown

Seed Round in 2009
Orlebar Brown Ltd. is a London-based company specializing in the manufacture of men's resort wear, including swimwear and beach attire. Established in 2005, the company offers a range of products such as swim shorts, shorts, trousers, T-shirts, polos, shirts, jackets, and sweats. Orlebar Brown emphasizes a tailored approach to men's clothing, providing stylish options suitable for various occasions—from beach relaxation to evening outings. The company operates retail locations in London and has manufacturing facilities in England and Portugal, ensuring high-quality production across Europe. As of 2018, Orlebar Brown is a subsidiary of Chanel S.A., enhancing its presence in the luxury market.

Noble Macmillan

Seed Round in 2007
Specializing in timeless luxury leather products, Noble Macmillan offers personalized photo albums, frames, notebooks, and other accessories. Each item is crafted for durability and combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Astley Clarke

Venture Round in 2005
Astley Clarke Limited, established in London in 2005, specializes in designing and producing luxury fashion fine jewelry for women. Its product range includes bracelets, rings, earrings, necklaces, lockets, silver jewelry, friendship bracelets, and personalized pieces. The company sells its products through a boutique and design studio in London, its official website, and select specialist fine jewelers and stockists worldwide. Astley Clarke targets wealthy consumers, with a significant portion of its sales occurring online, reflecting the growing trend among high net worth individuals to research and purchase luxury items digitally.

Smythson

Seed Round in 2005
Founded in London, Smythson is a renowned British retailer specializing in luxury stationery, leather goods, diaries, and accessories. The company offers an extensive range of products including diaries, bags, wallets, desk accessories, and personalized gifts, all embodying craftsmanship and British sophistication.
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