Hummingbird Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2010

AUM

$303 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

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

Region of investment

South America North America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Hummingbird Ventures is a venture capital firm that collaborates with outlier entrepreneurs globally, supporting them from inception to IPO. Based in Belgium, the firm has a small but dynamic team that brings a deep conviction approach to investing. What sets them apart is their commitment to partner with founders who exhibit a rare breed of ambition, valuing non-linear journeys and stepping in with radical candor when times are tough.

Hummingbird Ventures invests across a wide range of industries including AI, Fintech, Biotech, Deep Tech, and Consumer sectors, among others. They do not limit themselves to specific geographies or standard investment paradigms, preferring a patient, long-term capital strategy. Their portfolio includes notable companies like Revolut, Kraken, Deliveroo, and BillionToOne.

Significant portfolio companies include Lovable - AI services, Kraken - fintech solutions, Revolut - financial services, Deliveroo - consumer food delivery, and BillionToOne - biotech innovations, reflecting their diverse industry focus and commitment to supporting groundbreaking startups.

Industry

HealthTech TravelTech Consumer Products Education Edtech Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Other Security Software AI SaaS Deeptech Biotechnology

Hummingbird Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Big Bang Ventures II	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Gaming Healthcare Services SaaS AI Deeptech	Pre-seed Seed	North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others	$5-10 m	$33 M	April 2007
Hummingbird Ventures I	Venture Capital (VC)	Biotechnology Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS	Pre-seed Seed Series A	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$33 M	January 2011
Hummingbird Opportunity Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Fintech Gaming SaaS Software Deeptech	Pre-seed Seed Series A	North America Europe Asia	$5-10 m	$27 M	February 2015
Hummingbird Ventures IV	Venture Capital (VC)	Biotechnology Financial Services Fintech Gaming Healthcare Services SaaS AI Deeptech	Pre-seed Seed Series A	North America Europe Middle East	$5-10 m	$200 M	November 2020

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FAQs about Hummingbird Ventures

Is Hummingbird Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Hummingbird Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Hummingbird Ventures located?

Hummingbird Ventures is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

When was Hummingbird Ventures founded?

Hummingbird Ventures was founded in 2010.

What sectors and industries does Hummingbird Ventures invest in?

Hummingbird Ventures invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, TravelTech, Consumer Products, Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Other, Security, Software, AI, SaaS, Deeptech, Biotechnology.

What is Hummingbird Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Hummingbird Ventures invests in companies and startups in South America, North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.

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

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

What is the usual amount of Hummingbird Ventures investment?

Hummingbird Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

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

Hummingbird Ventures has around $303m assets under management.

When was Hummingbird Ventures last fund created?

Hummingbird Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2020-11-04

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