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EC1 Capital operates as an early-stage venture capital firm, primarily focused on providing seed, post-seed, and Series A funding to emerging web and mobile technology startups. The firm's core offering involves strategic capital injection coupled with active portfolio support, leveraging deep industry insights to foster the growth of nascent companies within the digital sector, particularly those with scalable solutions.
Founded in 2012, EC1 Capital emerged from the United Kingdom with the insight to capitalize on the burgeoning early-stage technology landscape. The firm was established to identify and nurture promising ventures, providing crucial early-stage backing in the dynamic web and mobile technology markets across the UK and broader Europe.
EC1 Capital primarily serves founders and leadership teams of early-stage technology companies seeking critical early-stage funding and guidance for development. The firm's vision centers on identifying and empowering the next generation of digital innovators, aiming to build a robust portfolio of high-growth technology companies that are poised to reshape their respective markets with innovative solutions.
EC1 Capital has 6 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $8.0M Series B in WeSwap in July 2016.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2016 | WeSwap | $8.0M Series B | Ascot Capital Partners | IW Capital |
| Feb 24, 2016 | User Replay | $5.0M Grant / Other Equity | — | Innovate UK, Longwall Ventures, The FSE Group |
| Sep 10, 2015 | Big Data for Humans | $1.2M Seed | EC1 Capital | Firestartr, Scottish Enterprise |
| Oct 1, 2014 | WeSwap | $8.0M Series A | IW Capital | — |
| Nov 1, 2013 | Lifecake | $1.0M Seed | Roberto Bonanzinga | InReach Ventures, James Peck, Serge Alleyne, Tony Saigh, Techtopia |
| Sep 26, 2013 | User Replay | $540K Other Equity | EC1 Capital | Star Achats |