Invoke Capital

Profile

Invoke Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by celebrated technologist and entrepreneur Mike Lynch OBE FREng FRS, based in Europe. The firm focuses on founding, investing in, and advising fast-growing technology companies, particularly in artificial intelligence and deep technology. Invoke Capital has a strong association with the University of Cambridge and aims to commercialize groundbreaking AI research, leveraging Britain's robust science and technology resources.

The firm invests in ventures at all stages, from inception through growth and acquisition. It is not a conventional venture capital fund, as it makes selective investments without the constraints of traditional fund dynamics. Invoke Capital provides substantial technological, operational, and commercial expertise, striving to bring entirely new technologies to the marketplace. Some of its notable companies include Darktrace - a leading cyber AI company, Luminance - a machine learning platform for the legal sector, and Featurespace - an AI fraud-detection engine.

Invoke Capital's portfolio features prominent companies such as Darktrace, Luminance, Featurespace, and Sophia Genetics, which they exited in 2020. The firm is known for its deep involvement with portfolio companies, offering ongoing strategic and execution support to ensure the success of their investments.