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Proven in the Present. Driven by the Future.
We’ve backed companies from first cheque to exit, turning early conviction into exceptional outcomes.
Why 1818?
Richard Avery-Wright, Founding Partner
"I have been involved in financial services for 40 years, both in public and private markets.
Over the last 20 years I’ve invested in businesses and products that are now being used by millions of customers across the world, often as the very first investor.
At 1818, we believe in long-term value creation and we know what it takes to get there: our firm is run by ex-operators with backgrounds as FinTech founders and executives at financial services PLCs.
We form close relationships with our investors, many of whom have been investing with us since 2012."
What Makes us Different?
Excellent Track Record
We have a long and successful track record investing in founders and companies providing highly scalable, digital technology solutions.
Several of our portfolio companies have been acquired by large institutions, including Wealthify (acquired by Aviva), ActiveQuote (acquired by Howden Group), MyFutureNow (acquired by Legal & General), and Capdesk (acquired by Carta).
We pride ourselves on forming personal relationships with some of the world's biggest banks and insurers, giving us and our portfolio a competitive advantage.
Mature Sourcing Ecosystem
As we have been investing for more than 12-years, we have established sourcing channels which are not easy to replicate.
This results in more than 140 opportunities being reviewed by our team each month, and we often see deals before the wider industry.
Having co-invested with more than 40 of the world's leading venture capital firms, our reputation has created a flywheel and the deals we are seeing in 2025 are the best yet.
Alignment with Investors
We invest in every deal, we always have and we always will. Ensuring there is a clear alignment of interest is essential - this is a partnership, and our LPs and investors know that we will do whatever it takes to deliver a positive outcome.
Not all Venture Capital firms are this aligned, with management fees often being the biggest incentive. Our fees are highly competitive, at 25% below what is typical for the industry.
Prominent Industry Experts
Our team comprises of highly accomplished experts in the fields that we invest, with experience as venture-backed FinTech co-founders, all the way to Executive Committee members at global publicly listed companies. This gives us a deep understanding of both ends of the market - being able to nurture early-stage companies, but also speaking the language of the established industry leaders in a particular financial services sector.
In addition to our own team, we talk to the venture teams at some of the world's biggest financial institutions on a monthly basis, and we also have more than 200 private clients, many of whom are leaders within financial services.
Unparalleled Investment Standards
The bar for new investments is exceptionally high. We review more than 140 companies each month, yet we typically only invest in 1-2 new deals. Our process is fast compared to many of our competitors because of our proprietary platform for managing deals. Our investment in technology is a cutting edge for 1818.
Once we have invested, we bring rigour to the Boardroom of the company, ensuring governance is of the highest standards, setting the business up for future success.
Liquidity Pathways & Exit Discipline
We invest with the end in mind. From the moment we back a company, we work closely with founders to build towards a clearly defined, high-quality outcome — whether that’s acquisition, secondary liquidity, or IPO.
Our experience across multiple successful exits means we understand how and when to position a business for strategic interest. Several of our portfolio companies have been acquired by industry-leading institutions, including Aviva, Howden Group, Legal & General, and Carta. These outcomes were not accidental — they were the result of careful planning, disciplined governance, and strong relationships.
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