Balderton Capital

Investor type

VC

Founded

2000

AUM

$3 000 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Balderton Capital is a venture capital firm based in London, founded in 2000. The firm consists of a diverse team of experienced investors dedicated to supporting start-ups, particularly those led by European founders. Balderton is known for its focus on partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs and providing them not only with capital but also with strategic guidance and a network to scale their businesses internationally. Their team is committed to creating a supportive environment for founders with a unique blend of operational experience and empathy for startup challenges.

Balderton Capital primarily invests in technology companies across various industries, including Software, Internet and Web Services, HealthTech, and Consumer Services (B2C). They typically invest in Series A rounds, with check sizes ranging from $5-10 million. Their investment geography is broad, focusing on Europe but with selective investments globally. As of the latest count, they have raised multiple funds, collectively managing over $3 billion in assets under management.

Notable investments made by Balderton Capital include Revolut - a financial services company, The Hut Group - an e-commerce platform, Depop - a fashion marketplace, GoCardless - a payment processing company, and CityMapper - a public transit application. Balderton's portfolio reflects its strong commitment to supporting innovative tech-driven companies that are defining the future of various industries.

Industry

Logistics TravelTech Consumer Services (B2C) Digital Education Edtech E-commerce/Marketplace Electronics Fashion/Beauty Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services IT Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Retail SaaS Security Software Transportation Technology Cybersecurity HealthTech Mobility Financial Services

Balderton Capital Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Balderton Capital Fund VII
Venture Capital (VC)
Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$400 M
November 2019
Balderton Capital VI, 1A
Venture Capital (VC)
Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$90 M
November 2019
Balderton Growth I
Venture Capital (VC)
Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$680 M
June 2021
Balderton Capital Fund VIII
Venture Capital (VC)
Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$600 M
November 2021

Contacts

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Title
Email
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Rana Yared General Partner
General Partner
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Daniel Waterhouse General Partner
General Partner
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FAQs about Balderton Capital

Balderton Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $5-10 m.
Balderton Capital is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Balderton Capital was founded in 2000.
Balderton Capital invests in companies and startups in Logistics, TravelTech, Consumer Services (B2C), Digital, Education, Edtech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Electronics, Fashion/Beauty, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Retail, SaaS, Security, Software, Transportation, Technology, Cybersecurity, HealthTech, Mobility, Financial Services.
Balderton Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.
Balderton Capital invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Balderton Capital usually invests $5-10 m on average.
Balderton Capital has around $3 000m assets under management.
Balderton Capital last fund was created/launched in 2021-11-11
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