Shackleton Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2007

AUM

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Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 14 August, 2026

Profile

Shackleton Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2006. The firm is named after Sir Ernest Shackleton, reflecting a spirit of resilience and leadership. Shackleton Ventures is managed by a small team of experienced investors and operators, focusing on providing hands-on support to their portfolio companies. They emphasize simplifying capital structures and implementing new management incentives to revitalize businesses.

The firm invests in sectors such as energy, clean technology, healthcare, information technology, and industrials. Shackleton Ventures typically invests in Series A rounds, primarily in the United Kingdom, but also considers opportunities in other regions. They focus on companies with the potential to accelerate the energy transition, enhance human health, or deliver impact through digital transformation. The firm manages its investments from its own balance sheet and the personal accounts of its directors.

Notable investments by Shackleton Ventures include Keleya - healthcare technology, IoLight - electronic equipment, Nandi Proteins - food products, Varamis Rail - rail services, and Fanfare Label - clothing. These investments highlight the firm's diverse portfolio across various industries.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Digital Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Healthcare Services Security Software Transportation MedTech Energy CleanTech HealthTech

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Susan Browne Director of Finance
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Wendy Stewart Company Secretary
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FAQs about Shackleton Ventures

Shackleton Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Shackleton Ventures is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Shackleton Ventures was founded in 2007.
Shackleton Ventures invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Digital, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Healthcare Services, Security, Software, Transportation, MedTech, Energy, CleanTech, HealthTech.
Shackleton Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Shackleton Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B.
Shackleton Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.
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