Ada Ventures
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Investment Thesis
Back European founders with strong qualities (not CV/pedigree) building businesses for a better human future, assessed on characteristics like productivity, grit, and commercial acumen rather than traditional credentials.
Investment Profile
- Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed
- Sectors: Healthtech, Climate Tech, Fintech, Materials Science, Biotech
- Check size: $325K–$1.3M
- Geography: UK
Investment Team
- Matt Penneycard — Partner
- Michael Tefula — Partner
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ada Ventures invest in?
Ada Ventures is a pre-seed, seed stage Healthtech, Climate Tech, Fintech, Materials Science, Biotech investor, typically writing $325K–$1.3M checks, primarily investing in UK. Their thesis: Back European founders with strong qualities (not CV/pedigree) building businesses for a better human future, assessed on characteristics like productivity, grit, and commercial acumen rather than traditional credentials.
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