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Key people at Redbus Group.
Redbus Group operates as a venture capital firm based in the United Kingdom, specializing in strategic investments. The firm primarily focuses on identifying and backing promising early-stage companies across various sectors, providing capital and expertise to accelerate their development. Its approach is rooted in an entrepreneurial ethos, aiming to support ventures through their foundational growth phases.
The firm was established in 1997 by founder Simon Franks. Franks, himself an entrepreneur, founded Redbus Group with the insight that experienced operators could provide significant value beyond just capital to nascent businesses. His personal background informs the firm's philosophy, emphasizing a collaborative partnership with founders to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
Redbus Group's portfolio companies are typically innovative startups seeking initial funding to scale their operations and refine their market offerings. The firm's long-term vision centers on cultivating a robust ecosystem of successful enterprises, leveraging its foundational experience to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and drive sustainable growth within its chosen investment areas.
Redbus Group has 5 tracked investments across 5 companies. The latest tracked deal is $4.5M Pre-Series A in FreightSuite in December 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | FreightSuite | $4.5M Pre-Series A | Mads Jensen | Mark White, Ascension Ventures, Venrex |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Nila Elder Care | $2.0M Seed | LocalGlobe | DIG Ventures, Ecapital Entrepreneurial Partners, Octopus Ventures, OTB Ventures, Target Partners, Charlie Songhurst, IAN Hogarth, Torsten Reil |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Kavida.ai | $1.0M Seed | Qima | AAF Management Ltd., Elefund, Outrun Ventures, James Park, Chris Adelsbach, Chris Carter, IAN Kemsley, Jack Cresswell, Jonathan Davie, Lord John Nash, Russell Puttick, Simon Davies |
| Feb 19, 2015 | Credible | $2.7M Seed | — | Carthona Capital, Cthulhu Ventures |
| Oct 1, 2012 | Kabbee | $3.3M Other Equity | Samos Investments | Edward Wray, Pentland Group |
Key people at Redbus Group.