Worth Capital

Investor type

VC

Founded

2014

AUM

$7 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Worth Capital is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2015 by Paul Soanes and Matthew Cushen. The firm is known for its deep understanding of the entrepreneurial journey, with both founders having extensive experience in building and investing in startups. The team is small, comprising three professionals, and focuses on nurturing innovative propositions with the potential to build strong brands.

Worth Capital primarily invests in early-stage companies within the business products, consumer products, and services sectors. They have been instrumental in managing the Start-Up Series Fund, an SEIS and EIS investment fund, in collaboration with Amersham Investment Management. Although the fund is now closed for new investments, it highlights their commitment to supporting startups with strong founder potential. The firm does not currently seek new pitches or investment requests.

Notable investments by Worth Capital include Metacarpal - therapeutic devices, BRAIN FIT - monitoring equipment, Neofin - commercial banking, Paranimo - outpatient services, and Bird Eyewear - accessories. These investments reflect their focus on diverse sectors and their strategic approach to brand-building and growth.

Industry

HealthTech TravelTech Software Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Internet and Web Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Edtech E-commerce/Marketplace Healthcare Services Retail Technology Medical Devices

Worth Capital Funds

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Stage
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Start-Up Series Fund
Venture Capital (VC)
Consumer Products
Edtech
E-commerce/Marketplace
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Retail
Technology
Internet and Web Services
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Medical Devices
Pre-seed
Seed
Europe
$5-10 m
$7 M
July 2016

Contacts

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Paul Soanes Founding Partner
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FAQs about Worth Capital

Worth Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Worth Capital is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Worth Capital was founded in 2014.
Worth Capital invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, TravelTech, Software, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Edtech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Healthcare Services, Retail, Technology, Medical Devices.
Worth Capital invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Worth Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Worth Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Worth Capital has around $7m assets under management.
Worth Capital last fund was created/launched in 2016-07-10
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