Sussex Place Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2007

AUM

-

Location

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

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

Profile

Sussex Place Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 1998. The firm is led by Managing Partners Richard Gourlay and Barnaby Terry, who bring extensive experience in venture capital and finance. The team is small, consisting of three professionals, and focuses on investing in businesses with strong patent-protectable technology and enterprise software. Their approach emphasizes scaling businesses efficiently without excessive funding.

The firm specializes in B2B enterprise software and deep technology sectors, typically investing in early-stage ventures. They focus on companies based in the United Kingdom, with some interest in broader European markets. Sussex Place Ventures does not explicitly state their typical investment size, but their focus on early-stage ventures suggests a range between $0-1 million to $1-5 million per investment. They are known for their independently managed funds and strategic partnerships.

Notable investments from Sussex Place Ventures include Kimble Applications - enterprise software solutions, Endomag - diagnostic equipment, Entia - monitoring equipment, Cutover - business productivity software, and Chaser - financial software. These investments highlight their focus on innovative solutions in enterprise and deep technology sectors.

Industry

Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Software MedTech HealthTech

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Richard Gourlay Managing Partner
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Barnaby Terry Managing Partner
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FAQs about Sussex Place Ventures

Sussex Place Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Sussex Place Ventures is located in Peterborough, England, United Kingdom.
Sussex Place Ventures was founded in 2007.
Sussex Place Ventures invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, SaaS, Software, MedTech, HealthTech.
Sussex Place Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Sussex Place Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Sussex Place Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.
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