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Playfair is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in London, UK. The organization focuses exclusively on pre-seed investments in startups across Europe. It aims to support visionary founders in building category-defining companies.
Playfair invests in pre-seed stage startups, primarily in the UK and Europe. The firm employs a sector-agnostic approach, meaning it is open to various industries as long as there is a technology component. Playfair typically makes six investments per year, with average ticket sizes ranging from £700,000 to £1 million, and the capacity to invest between £100,000 and £1.5 million per company. The firm also reserves 60% of its fund for follow-on investments to support companies through their Series A rounds.
Playfair's portfolio includes a diverse range of startups across multiple sectors, such as AI, Adtech, Fintech, Health, and E-Commerce. Notable recent investments include: Kinnevik: $37 million Series B, BPC: $72.5 million Series B, Hedosophia: $36 million Series B, DCVC: $17 million Series A, GV: $20 million Series A. The firm reports a 78% graduation rate from pre-seed to Series A, which is significantly higher than the industry average.
To approach Playfair, founders should submit their pitch through the online form available at this link. The firm is particularly interested in technology-driven startups across various sectors.
Playfair has been actively investing, making an average of six to eight investments annually. Recent notable investments include significant Series B rounds for companies like Kinnevik ($37 million) and BPC ($72.5 million).
Playfair invests in pre-seed, seed, seed plus, and Series A stages.
You can pitch Playfair through their website at this link.
Playfair focuses on sectors including AI, Adtech, Fintech, Healthcare, and E-Commerce.
Playfair typically invests between $100,000 and $1 million per startup.
Playfair primarily invests in startups located in Europe, with a strong focus on the United Kingdom.
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