Smart Anchor Capital

Smart Anchor Ventures is a venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurial founders of innovative companies. It provides experience, stability, and guidance to enhance business success, focusing on scaling operations for UK businesses. The firm invests in both early-stage and established companies across various sectors, demonstrating a flexible and hands-on approach to fostering growth within its portfolio.

Founded in September 2014 by Mark Hindmarsh and Peter Jones, Smart Anchor Ventures emerged from an insight into the need for experienced guidance within the startup ecosystem. Hindmarsh and Jones, both seasoned professionals, established the firm to bridge the gap for innovative companies seeking not just capital but also strategic support to navigate the complexities of business development and expansion, operating from Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Smart Anchor Ventures primarily serves entrepreneurial founders leading innovative companies, offering them the expertise required to achieve greater success. The firm’s long-term vision is to support UK businesses with global scaling potential, with a particular emphasis on nurturing enterprises within the Welsh regions. It aims to empower these companies to realize their full potential and expand their market reach internationally.