Profile
LocalGlobe is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 1999. The firm is led by a team of 27 people, including 19 partners, with notable figures such as Saul Klein and Will Neale. LocalGlobe distinguishes itself by focusing on early-stage investments, particularly in pre-seed and seed rounds, and has a strong track record of supporting founders in building impactful companies.
LocalGlobe invests across a wide range of sectors, including enterprise applications, consumer products, and high-tech industries. The firm typically invests in seed rounds, primarily in United Kingdom-based startups, and has a portfolio that includes 17 unicorns, 5 IPOs, and 78 acquisitions. LocalGlobe manages several funds, including the Phoenix Court Group Fund and LocalGlobe X, with a total AUM of over $1 billion.
Notable investments by LocalGlobe include companies such as Wise - a financial services platform, Robinhood - a stock trading app, Deliveroo - a food delivery service, and Improbable - a technology company. The firm has co-invested with other prominent venture capital firms like Index Ventures, further solidifying its position as a key player in the venture capital landscape.
Industry
LocalGlobe Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Phoenix Court Group Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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E-commerce/Marketplace
Fintech
SaaS
AI
Technology
HealthTech
Deeptech
ClimateTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$500 M
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June 2022
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LocalGlobe X
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Venture Capital (VC)
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E-commerce/Marketplace
Fintech
SaaS
Software
Technology
HealthTech
Mobility
Deeptech
ClimateTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
|
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$85 M
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April 2021
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Latitude II
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Fintech
SaaS
AI
Technology
HealthTech
Deeptech
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Late Stage (Series C+)
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Europe
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$5-10 m
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$85 M
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April 2021
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LocalGlobe IX
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Edtech
E-commerce/Marketplace
Fintech
SaaS
AI
Cybersecurity
HealthTech
Mobility
ClimateTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$500 M
|
June 2019
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Latitude I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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E-commerce/Marketplace
Fintech
SaaS
AI
HealthTech
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$531 M
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June 2019
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LocalGlobe VIII
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Venture Capital (VC)
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E-commerce/Marketplace
Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Software
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Pre-seed
Seed
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Europe
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$10-50 m
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$127 M
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June 2017
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