Active Partners

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2004

AUM

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Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026

Profile

Active Partners is a growth equity firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2004. The firm is led by a team of 12 professionals, including founding partner Spencer Skinner and Gavyn Davies. Known for its focus on the consumer sector, Active Partners distinguishes itself by investing in fast-growing consumer businesses and helping them build impactful brands.

The firm primarily invests in the consumer sector, with a focus on sub-sectors such as retail, food and beverage, and fashion/beauty. Active Partners typically invests in Series A rounds and beyond, with check sizes ranging from $2 million to $10 million. The firm has a diverse portfolio with investments in over 107 companies, including notable names like Soho House and Leon Restaurants.

Active Partners has made several notable investments, including All Things Butter - food products, TiPJAR - financial software, Epetōme - pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, The Salad Project - restaurants and bars, and Vieve - personal products. The firm is known for its strategic partnerships and co-investments with other venture capital firms.

Industry

Fashion/Beauty Food and Beverage Sports/SportsTech Travel Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Transportation Music AdTech TravelTech

Contacts

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Spencer Skinner Founding Partner
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Gavyn Davies Founding Partner
Founding Partner
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FAQs about Active Partners

Active Partners is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $5-10 m.
Active Partners is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Active Partners was founded in 2004.
Active Partners invests in companies and startups in Fashion/Beauty, Food and Beverage, Sports/SportsTech, Travel, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, Transportation, Music, AdTech, TravelTech.
Active Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Active Partners invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).
Active Partners usually invests $5-10 m on average.
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