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Praetura Ventures

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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Manchester, United Kingdom
Countries of investment
  • United Kingdom
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • Health Tech
  • Software
About
Praetura Ventures focuses on backing early-stage companies across Northern England, particularly in the tech, healthcare, and regulated sectors. The firm provides capital and “more than money” support, which includes hands-on assistance with governance, reporting, and strategy. Praetura Ventures places a strong emphasis on sustainable growth, helping founders build strong operations, improve reporting frameworks, and develop scalable business models that are ready for follow-on funding and market expansion.
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$100K
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$20M
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Investment Thesis

Praetura Ventures’ thesis centers on backing Northern UK founders and providing “more than money” through active partnership and operational support. It focuses on high-growth tech, healthcare, and regulated industries, helping companies strengthen governance and scale sustainably.
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Manager's Experience

Led by venture capitalists with a track record in scaling technology and SaaS businesses, focused on Northern England startups.

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Team

Steve Caunce – Chairman

Mark Slade – Operational Partner

Paul Johnson – Operational Partner

Siobhan Almond – Operational Partner

Mark Horncastle – Operational Partner

Penny Attridge – Operational Partner

Mark Roberts – Operational Partner

David Foreman – Managing Partner

Andy Barrow – Partner (Tech)

Louise Chapman – NPIF II Fund Principal

Pete Carway – Investment Director

Sim Singh Landa – Investment Director

Jess Jackson – Investment Manager

Laurence Tan – Investment Associate

Stefano Smith – Investment Associate

Harry Manley – Investment Associate

Colin Greene – Partner (Portfolio)

Tom Hardman – Portfolio Director

Ruta Makunaite – Head of Technology

Joe Ball – Portfolio Manager

Lucy Vo – Portfolio Executive

Jon Prescott – Partner

James Rochfort – Internal Sales Director

Steve Green – Business Development Manager

Caroline Flagg – Business Development Manager

Peter Marsland – Business Development Manager

Mike Mannion – Business Development Manager

Alastair Lewis – Business Development Manager

Martin Kelly – Client Services Manager

Ben Hemingway – Product Executive

Matthew Chan – Client Services Executive

Josh Kumwenda – Internal Business Development Manager

Louie Bodle – Internal Business Development Manager

Ben Collister – Internal Business Development Manager

Kieran O’Shaughnessy – Internal Business Development Manager

Ben Davies – Marketing Director

Emma Honess – Head of Brand

Theo Watt – Communications Manager

Scott Mellor – Video Editor

Amy Lowrey – Content Executive

Jono Taylor – Senior Marketing Manager

Rebecca Hargreaves – Head of Finance

Pamela Jackson-Carver – Payroll Manager

Laura Hough – Executive Assistant to David Foreman

Spencer Jacobs – Compliance Manager.

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