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Future Planet Capital Regional, previously known as Midven, was founded in 1990 by six entrepreneurs in the West Midlands. The organization has a strong focus on early-stage investments, having allocated over £100 million to various startups and businesses. In April 2021, Midven was acquired by Future Planet Capital, a global venture capital and impact investor, expanding its reach and capabilities in the investment landscape.
Future Planet Capital Regional manages funds exceeding £110 million, targeting early-stage businesses and SMEs in the West Midlands. The organization provides capital through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), offering up to £2 million for high-growth potential businesses, and the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund (WMCO), which supports innovative businesses with equity of up to £1 million. While the firm is sector agnostic, it has notable expertise in technology and SaaS.
Notable portfolio companies include: **4T2 Sensors**, a fluid sensor designer; **Abgentis**, developing antibacterial treatments; **AccurIC**, specializing in LED driver technology; **Activ8**, providing HR analytics; **Admedo**, a self-serve ad platform; **Aeristech**, developing hybrid turbocharger technology; **Anaxsys**, a medical tech company for respiratory diseases; and **Assemble You**, offering audio content for flexible learning.
To approach Midven, founders should submit their pitch through the online form available at this link. Ensure your pitch highlights your business's growth potential and innovative aspects.
Midven, now part of Future Planet Capital, continues to engage with the startup community through blog posts that highlight regional innovation and their portfolio companies. This ongoing activity reflects their commitment to supporting high-growth potential businesses.
Midven invests in Pre Seed, Seed, Seed Plus, and Series A stages.
Founders can pitch to Midven through their website at this link.
Midven is sector agnostic but has notable expertise in technology and SaaS.
Midven typically invests between $1 million and $2 million.
Midven primarily invests in early-stage businesses and SMEs in the West Midlands, UK.
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