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.
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.
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.
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.