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Black Lion Ventures
Black Lion Ventures manages early-stage venture and real estate holdings from London.
Black Lion Ventures
We are the partner to your greatest ambition. At Black Lion Ventures, we take a uniquely creative approach to Seed and Series A investing. Our focus is on visionary startups based in the vibrant UK and EU fintech landscape.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Principals
Alex Schmid
Founder and CEO of Black Lion Group
Shane Clifford
CEO of Black Lion Ventures and Partner at Black Lion Group
Richard Butler
Partner and Director at Black Lion Group
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Black Lion Ventures?
Alex Schmid founded the firm and leads the group as CEO of Black Lion Group. Shane Clifford serves as CEO of Black Lion Ventures. Richard Butler manages deal structuring as Partner and Director.
Does Black Lion Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm executes direct investments in both venture and real estate. Confirmed direct holdings include Matter Real Estate and Placefirst.
What investment stages does Black Lion Ventures typically target?
The strategy covers early-stage seed, start-up, and general venture opportunities alongside real estate acquisitions.
Where does Black Lion Ventures maintain geographic exposure?
Core operations sit in the United Kingdom. Real estate projects extend to Denmark, Sweden, and Germany.
How is Black Lion Ventures related to Black Lion Group?
Black Lion Ventures functions as the venture arm within the Black Lion Group structure. Alex Schmid and Shane Clifford hold leadership roles across both entities.
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