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Avonmore Developments is an early-stage investment firm based in London, founded in 2000 by Simon and Michael Blakey. The firm has backed over 50 startups and participated in more than 100 funding rounds. It primarily focuses on UK-headquartered teams but is open to businesses with customers located elsewhere.
Avonmore Developments invests between £50,000 and £200,000 in B2B SaaS, infrastructure, deep tech, and sector-specific platforms. They target companies that have raised less than £1 million in institutional capital previously and emphasize strong founding teams, technical or IP defensibility, and a clear path to commercial traction.
Avonmore Developments has backed notable companies such as Aerocloud Systems, which has raised £12.5M to date; Astral, with £4.5M raised; Chattermill, which has raised £28M; and Shop Circle, which has raised $245M. Other portfolio companies include Bugbiome, ConcR, Continuum Industries, and Epoch Biodesign.
Simon Blakey and Michael Blakey are the founders of Avonmore Developments, bringing extensive experience in early-stage investments and a focus on B2B SaaS and frontier technologies.
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Yes, Avonmore Developments often leads funding rounds, particularly in the early stages of investment.
The firm is open to follow-on investments in portfolio companies that demonstrate strong growth and potential for further development.
The specific size of Avonmore Developments' current fund is not publicly disclosed, but they have a history of backing over 50 startups.
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