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§ Venture Capital · London, United Kingdom
Corporate venture capital invests in global startups for ESG solutions, advanced sciences, functional foods, and scalable retail brands.
Btomorrow Ventures is a London-based corporate venture capital firm that invests globally in startups developing environmental, social, and governance solutions, advanced sciences, technologies, and functional food and beverage brands. Operating as the dedicated investment arm of British American Tobacco, the firm provides capital to help entrepreneurs scale their retail operations by leveraging the parent organization's extensive global distribution networks. The firm operates with a team of 15 employees and has completed a portfolio of at least 17 investments, recently launching a second fund focused on more established consumer brands. Key leadership figures driving the organization's strategic portfolio decisions include Managing Director Lisa Smith, Investment Principal Lexy Prosszer, and lead in-house legal counsel Peter Wozny. Btomorrow Ventures was officially founded in 2021 by a corporate leadership team that includes co-founder and Investment Director Lukasz Garbowski.
Key people at Btomorrow Ventures.
Btomorrow Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of British American Tobacco (BAT), headquartered in London, specializing in early-stage investments in innovative startups across sectors such as fintech, AI, health tech, blockchain, cryptocurrency, consumer brands, digital transformation, and future sciences. Their mission centers on fostering innovation and growth by forming strategic partnerships with visionary founders, combining BAT’s global distribution and industry expertise with startup agility to scale transformative business models. They emphasize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, aiming to create sustainable value and drive positive societal and environmental impact through their investments[1][2][4][7].
Founded in 2020, Btomorrow Ventures leverages BAT’s extensive global network—operating in over 80 countries with more than 11 million points of sale—to provide not only capital but also operational support, legal expertise, regulatory insights, and growth acceleration programs. The firm’s investment philosophy targets early-stage companies with cutting-edge technologies and scalable business models that have high growth potential and transformative solutions. Their portfolio includes companies like Awake Chocolate, a premium caffeine-infused confectionery brand, and Moment, a relaxation drink brand, reflecting their focus on health, wellness, and innovative consumer products[1][3][4][6].
Btomorrow Ventures rides the wave of corporate venture capital integration with startup innovation, leveraging BAT’s global footprint to accelerate the commercialization of emerging technologies in fintech, health tech, AI, and sustainability. The timing aligns with increasing corporate interest in ESG-compliant investments and the growing demand for transformative consumer and technology solutions. By bridging corporate resources with startup creativity, Btomorrow Ventures influences the ecosystem by enabling startups to access global markets and regulatory expertise, fostering innovation that aligns with societal and environmental goals[1][2][4].
Looking ahead, Btomorrow Ventures is poised to deepen its impact by expanding investments in sectors aligned with sustainability, digital transformation, and health innovation, capitalizing on global trends toward ESG and technological disruption. Their influence is likely to grow as they continue to blend corporate scale with startup agility, potentially shaping new market standards for responsible innovation and strategic partnership models. This positions Btomorrow Ventures as a key player in driving forward-looking, sustainable business growth within the venture capital landscape[1][2][4].
Key people at Btomorrow Ventures.
Btomorrow Ventures has more than 26 tracked investments across 18 companies. The latest tracked deal is $100.0M Other Equity in Flink in March 2026.
