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Barclays UK Ventures(BBFI)

Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
London, United Kingdom
Countries of investment
  • United Kingdom
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
Industries
  • Analytics
  • Blockchain
  • Cyber Security
  • Finance
  • Financial Services
  • Information Technology
About
They are launched by Barclays Principal Investments in October 2023 and managed by Zeal Capital Partners, BBFI is a $50 million investment vehicle aimed at supporting innovative Blackled startups. The fund also includes a venture scout program to identify and train the next generation of venture capitalists.
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$250K
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$500K
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Investment Thesis

BBFI is dedicated to investing in preseed Blackled companies focused on narrowing the Theyalth and skills gaps through innovative technologies, techenabled services, and platforms. The fund targets exceptional founders leading categorydefining commercial projects with the potential for outsized returns.
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Co Invest
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Team

Barclays Principal Investments Team:

Kester Keating – Head of US Principal Investments

Aran Rudrakumar – US Principal Investments

Zeal Capital Partners Team:

Nasir Qadree – Founder and Managing Partner

Stefanie Thomas – Managing Director

Richard Odior – Investor

Preseed vehicle

Bianca Phillip – Analyst

Preseed vehicle

Portfolio

GigEasy: Insurance infrastructure for the Gig Economy.

Muse: AI platform integrating with financial

tax

and HR software.

Aster: Fullservice clinic enablement software for women's health.

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