Playfair Capital
VC · London · United Kingdom
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Playfair Capital is a venture capital firm based in London, founded in 2013. The firm focuses on pre-seed investing, predominantly in the UK and Europe, deploying capital from its £57m Fund 3. The team is composed of individuals who value emotional intelligence alongside financial capital. They aim to partner with visionary founders who exhibit hustle, heart, and humility, offering them extensive support beyond just financial backing. The firm is known for its high pre-seed to Series A graduation rate and its contrarian approach to investing. Playfair Capital invests primarily in early-stage companies, with a sector-agnostic focus but a preference for startups that demonstrate potential for high growth. Their investment sizes range from £100k for angel rounds to £1.5m for the largest pre-seed rounds. The firm co-invests in all new ventures to optimize the combination of funds and angels. Their geographical focus is on the UK and Europe, and they aim to deploy significant resources to ensure the success of their portfolio companies through initial and follow-on investments. Some notable investments from Playfair Capital's portfolio include companies like Nory, Orca, Protex, Recycleye, and Stackone, which have collectively raised significant follow-on funding in subsequent rounds. The firm has a strong emphasis on supporting its companies to build global category leaders through active partnership and a robust support system.
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