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Key people at Newtown Partners.
Newtown Partners was founded in 2014 by Vinny Lingham (Co-Founder and General Partner).
Newtown Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in and supporting disruptive technology startups. Beyond capital, it provides comprehensive post-investment assistance: strategic guidance, mentoring, and operational support for market and product development. The firm also offers specialized blockchain expertise, advising portfolio companies on token economy design and implementation.
Founded in 2014 by entrepreneurs Llew Claasen and Vinny Lingham, the firm’s origin draws from their direct experience launching, growing, and exiting technology ventures. This background offers unique insight into crucial elements for international success, enabling them to nurture promising early-stage companies from inception.
The firm targets technology entrepreneurs and innovative startups, offering early-stage capital and strategic growth direction. Newtown Partners empowers businesses redefining sectors through technological innovation. It leverages global networks, connecting portfolio companies with partners and investors to cultivate future market leaders.
Newtown Partners was founded in 2014 by Vinny Lingham (Co-Founder and General Partner).
Key people at Newtown Partners.
Newtown Partners has 5 tracked investments across 5 companies. The latest tracked deal is $2.5M Seed Extension in Waspito in November 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2023 | Waspito | $2.5M Seed Extension | — | AAIC, Axian, CFAO, DP World, Saviu Ventures |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Complete Farmer | $10.4M Debt / Pre-Series A | Tamer EL Raghy, Alitheia Capital | Alpha Mundi, Global Social Impact, Proparco, Sahel Capital, Vestedworld |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Lami | $4.0M Seed | Harlem Capital | Accion Venture LAB, Brand Foundry Ventures, Kalytix Ventures, Sempervirens Venture Capital, JAY Weintraub, Caribou Honig, Peter Bruce Clark |
| Sep 6, 2021 | Portcast | $3.2M Pre-Series A | Newtown Partners | Innoport, Sginnovate, TMV, Wavemaker Partners |
| Aug 9, 2021 | Shypple | $21.8M Series A | — | BOM, Laurens Groenendijk, Innovationquarter |