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Portfolio companies love working with us.
We bring more than capital — we bring conviction, clarity, and results for every stakeholder.
How it Works
Step 1 of 6
Pitch Booking
Schedule a pitch with us using the 'Schedule a Pitch' button.
Before we meet, you will be asked to answer three short video questions via Willo (one of our portfolio companies). These videos are reviewed before each pitch and are shared with the entire Investment Team.
N.B. You will receive an email with the Willo details once you have used the 'Scheduled a Pitch' button.
Step 2 of 6
Ten Minute Pitch
A member of our Investment Team will meet with you via Zoom, where you will have 10 minutes to deliver your best pitch.
We hold a weekly triage of all new pitches and aim to respond within five working days with either a pass or an invitation to move forward in the process.
Step 3 of 6
Q&A
The next stage is a detailed questionnaire designed to gather focused, written responses to a standardised set of questions.
Once submitted, your responses will be triaged by our team, and we aim to get back to you shortly after our review.
Step 4 of 6
Partner Call
The next part of the process is an in-depth call with a Partner and a member of our Investment Team, who will rigorously quiz your founding team to assess the strength and potential of your proposition.
Each Partner Call is recorded and shared internally to ensure alignment across our team.
Step 5 of 6
Commitment in Principle
This is the final stage, where we communicate that we are willing to invest. This is subject to satisfactory due diligence, the completion of the fund raising round by the target, and legal documentation.
Step 6 of 6
Invest!
Once a commitment in principle is made, the Investment Committee convenes to grant final investment approval.
Once approved, funds will be wired and are expected to be deposited into your bank account within five working days.
FAQs
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at hello@1818venturecapital.com.
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Partnership driven growth
At 1818, our approach is rooted in building strong, enduring partnerships with founders building FinTech and FinTech-adjacent startups across the UK and the Middle East.
We are committed to supporting founders throughout their journey, from navigating early challenges to identifying and facilitating the best exit opportunities.
Our extensive network connects founders with industry leaders, offering invaluable guidance and mentorship.
Whether it’s steering through tough times or seizing pivotal growth moments, we’re with you every step of the way.
What our founders say
We help turn visionary concepts into realities by providing expert guidance to some of the world’s most ambitious founders.
'Friendly, reasonable and honest people.'
"1818 Venture Capital are honestly one of the best VCs I have ever come across. They are friendly, reasonable and honest people who really care about the Founder. They are supportive in the ways you need them to be and are always looking out for connections they can make that might help your business. They are kind, collaborative and take a different approach to pitching Founders which I found to be far more inclusive than any other VC I've met."
'1818 are quite simply a superb firm to work with.'
"1818 Venture Capital are quite simply a superb firm to work with. Extremely supportive, they provide genuine help for their portfolio companies along the journey, going above and beyond expectations. An extremely personable team to deal with, they strike the right balance between challenge and collaboration. They are selective in their investment choices and have a habit of picking the right companies - I would recommend any founder to take their investment if offered."
'Approachable, move quickly, and offer fair terms.'
"1818 Venture Capital has been a pleasure to deal with - they're approachable, move quickly (one of the reasons why we decided to go with them as our lead investor), offer fair terms, and have been a supportive investor since. 1818 provide a good balance between healthy questioning and challenge and giving the founding team autonomy and support to run the business. Definitely recommend them."
'Friendly, reasonable and honest people.'
Chantal Epp
"1818 Venture Capital are honestly one of the best VCs I have ever come across. They are friendly, reasonable and honest people who really care about the Founder. They are supportive in the ways you need them to be and are always looking out for connections they can make that might help your business. They are kind, collaborative and take a different approach to pitching Founders which I found to be far more inclusive than any other VC I've met."
'Approachable, move quickly, and offer fair terms.'
Tatseng Chiam
"1818 Venture Capital has been a pleasure to deal with - they're approachable, move quickly (one of the reasons why we decided to go with them as our lead investor), offer fair terms, and have been a supportive investor since. 1818 provide a good balance between healthy questioning and challenge and giving the founding team autonomy and support to run the business. Definitely recommend them."
'1818 are quite simply a superb firm to work with.'
James Lynn
"1818 Venture Capital are quite simply a superb firm to work with. Extremely supportive, they provide genuine help for their portfolio companies along the journey, going above and beyond expectations. An extremely personable team to deal with, they strike the right balance between challenge and collaboration. They are selective in their investment choices and have a habit of picking the right companies - I would recommend any founder to take their investment if offered."
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