LocalGlobe

2019

Founded

341

Investments

United Kingdom

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

LocalGlobe is a UK-based venture capital firm established in 1999 by father and son duo Robin and Saul Klein. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on seed and Series A funding rounds. With a strong presence in London's vibrant startup ecosystem, LocalGlobe has been instrumental in supporting over 200 companies, including notable names such as Citymapper, Graze, Improbable, Kano, Lovefilm, Moo, Seedcamp, Songkick, Secret Escapes, Tweetdeck, TransferWise, and Zoopla.

Their investment strategy emphasizes backing exceptional founders with innovative ideas that have the potential to disrupt traditional industries. By providing both financial support and strategic guidance, LocalGlobe aims to nurture startups from inception to successful exits and IPOs. The firm's areas of focus encompass a wide range of sectors, including technology, media, mobile, FinTech, and transportation.

This diverse portfolio reflects their commitment to fostering innovation across multiple industries. LocalGlobe's hands-on approach to investing offers more than just capital; they provide invaluable mentorship and networking opportunities to help portfolio companies scale and thrive in a competitive market. Their dedication to the growth and success of their investments has solidified their reputation as a leading venture capital firm in Europe.

Portfolio Companies

Citymapper, Graze, Improbable, Kano, Lovefilm, Moo, Seedcamp, Songkick, Secret Escapes, Tweetdeck

Gepgraphic Focus

United Kingdom, Europe

Key Differentiators

Hands-on approach to investing, Focus on early-stage companies, Diverse portfolio across multiple sectors

Thypical Investment Size

€100k–€1.5M

Total Funds Raised

$370 million

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Cybersecurity

InsurTech

E-Commerce

Food and Beverage

RetailTech

Apps

London

Seed

Series A

United Kingdom