Hedosophia

Q: When was Hedosophia last fund created?

Hedosophia last fund was created/launched in 2025-04-17.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2012

AUM

$1 000 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Hedosophia is a London-based venture capital and investment firm founded in 2012 by Ian Osborne. The firm specializes in strategic, long-term investments in growth-stage technology companies across Europe and the United States. Known for its contrarian investment philosophy, Hedosophia often engages in deals where traditional venture capitalists may hesitate. It focuses on backing category-defining tech companies, particularly in sectors like fintech, enterprise SaaS, marketplaces, and consumer platforms.

Managing approximately $1 billion in capital, Hedosophia invests through primary investments and secondary share purchases. This approach allows the firm to build stakes in high-performing tech companies at various stages, including those preparing for IPOs or exploring mergers and acquisitions. The firm has a strong track record, having supported notable companies such as Spotify, Uber, and Alibaba. In addition to financial backing, Hedosophia provides operational support to help its portfolio companies scale globally and achieve market leadership.

Industry

Internet of Things (IoT) AI Mobile/Apps E-commerce/Marketplace Consumer Products Transportation Software Security SaaS Media and Entertainment Fintech Financial Services Energy CleanTech

Hedosophia Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Hedosophia Secondary Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Transportation Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$200 M	April 2025

Contacts

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Christian Nordby Managing Partner

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Tom Richardson Partner

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FAQs about Hedosophia

Is Hedosophia a venture capital or private equity firm?

Hedosophia is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Hedosophia located?

Hedosophia is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

When was Hedosophia founded?

Hedosophia was founded in 2012.

What sectors and industries does Hedosophia invest in?

Hedosophia invests in companies and startups in Internet of Things (IoT), AI, Mobile/Apps, E-commerce/Marketplace, Consumer Products, Transportation, Software, Security, SaaS, Media and Entertainment, Fintech, Financial Services, Energy, CleanTech.

What is Hedosophia geographical focus of investments?

Hedosophia invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Hedosophia typically invest in?

Hedosophia invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Hedosophia investment?

Hedosophia usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Hedosophia?

Hedosophia has around $1 000m assets under management.

When was Hedosophia last fund created?

Hedosophia last fund was created/launched in 2025-04-17

What are the contacts of Hedosophia?

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