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Passion Capital

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Investor type

Founded

2011

AUM

$140 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

Europe North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 08 October, 2026

Profile

Passion Capital is a venture capital firm based in London, founded in 2011 by Eileen Burbidge, Robert Dighero, and Stefan Glaenzer. The firm focuses on backing outstanding European founders in technology sectors including AI, fintech, and enterprise risk. The current partnership includes Robert Dighero, Andrew Diamond, Will Martin, Sarah Turner, and Greg Bennett, CFA. Passion is known for being hands-on, opinionated, and moving quickly on conviction deals. They maintain a disciplined approach to fund size and portfolio construction, focusing solely on seed-stage investments.

The firm typically writes the first institutional cheque into companies, demonstrating a strong emphasis on leading or co-leading seed rounds. Their geographic focus is on the UK and Europe, with an investment philosophy centered on early-stage technology ventures. Passion Capital’s notable track record includes a net IRR of 23% and a 2.5x DPI across prior funds. They have produced five fintech unicorns from roughly 100 companies such as Monzo, GoCardless, Tide, Marshmallow, and Lendable.

Passion Capital's portfolio boasts significant names in the fintech space, including Monzo, a mobile-first bank, and GoCardless, a company facilitating direct bank account payments. Tide offers banking services for SMEs, while Marshmallow is a digital insurer catering specifically to expats. Other notable investments include Butternut Box - a subscription service for dog meals, and PolyAI - providing AI-based voice assistants.

Industry

Music AI Transportation Telecommunications Software Security SaaS Real Estate Medical Devices Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising IT Services InsurTech Internet and Web Services Fintech Financial Services E-commerce/Marketplace Cybersecurity PropTech / ConTech HealthTech Healthcare Services

Passion Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Passion Capital I	Venture Capital (VC)	E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Fintech SaaS Software AI Cybersecurity PropTech / ConTech HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$47 M	January 2011
Passion Capital Fund III	Venture Capital (VC)	E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Fintech SaaS Cybersecurity HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$55 M	March 2021
Passion IV	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software HealthTech AI	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$55 M	April 2026

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FAQs about Passion Capital

Is Passion Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Passion Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Passion Capital located?

Passion Capital is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

When was Passion Capital founded?

Passion Capital was founded in 2011.

What sectors and industries does Passion Capital invest in?

Passion Capital invests in companies and startups in Music, AI, Transportation, Telecommunications, Software, Security, SaaS, Real Estate, Medical Devices, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, IT Services, InsurTech, Internet and Web Services, Fintech, Financial Services, E-commerce/Marketplace, Cybersecurity, PropTech / ConTech, HealthTech, Healthcare Services.

What is Passion Capital geographical focus of investments?

Passion Capital invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America.

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

Passion Capital invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Passion Capital investment?

Passion Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

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

Passion Capital has around $140m assets under management.

When was Passion Capital last fund created?

Passion Capital last fund was created/launched in 2026-04-22

Is Passion Capital impact investor?

Yes, Passion Capital is impact investor.

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