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Houghton Street Ventures

Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
London, United Kingdom
Countries of investment
  • United Kingdom
  • USA
  • India
  • Germany
  • France
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Canada
  • Colombia
  • Singapore
  • Hong Kong
  • Morocco
  • Egypt
  • Spain
  • Portugal
  • China
  • Austria
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Israel
  • Malaysia
  • Norway
  • Netherlands
  • Sweden
  • UAE
  • Turkey
  • Switzerland
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
Industries
  • Fintech
  • AI
  • Health Tech
  • Blockchain
About
Houghton Street Ventures is a venture fund founded in partnership with the London School of Economics. It aims to support LSE entrepreneurs including alumni, students, and faculty. The fund invests from PreSeed to Series A stages, focusing on founders who integrate humanities, social sciences, and technology. Their distinctive approach, called Critical Capital, leverages the LSE ecosystem to provide founders with essential resources to grow.
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$250K
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Investment Thesis

They invest in students and alumni of the London School of Economics, globally, at Seed and Series A
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Manager's Experience

With a robust background in technology and consumer markets, the fund manager has executed over 30 transactions across North America and Europe. Specializing in early to growth-stage investments, they prioritize a data-driven approach to identify and capitalize on emerging trends. Their strategic focus on operator-first investments has yielded notable exits, enhancing portfolio returns and establishing a reputation for value creation within dynamic sectors. This comprehensive experience equips them to navigate complex market landscapes effectively.
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