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Downing Ventures, a division of Downing LLP, is a venture capital firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Cardiff. Established in 2014, the firm specializes in investing in early and growth-stage technology businesses across various sectors, including consumer internet and mobile, enterprise software, defense and security technology, financial technology, and health technology. ( Downing Ventures typically invests between £500,000 and £5 million per company, focusing on seed-stage and Series A deals, and continues to support these companies through subsequent growth phases.
The firm's investment philosophy centers on backing visionary entrepreneurs capable of executing their ideas, targeting companies with large addressable markets, distinct product or service advantages, and limited adoption risks for customers. ( Notable investments include Trouva, Funding Xchange, FundamentalVR, E-Fundamentals, Hummingbird Technologies, and Invizius. Exited investments comprise Twizoo, Destiny Pharma, and Happiour.
As of March 2023, Downing Ventures manages assets worth £1.9 billion, with over 200 dedicated staff members across four European offices.
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