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Bloc Ventures
Bloc is a specialist deep tech investor that backs ambitious entrepreneurs building products across cloud, connectivity, data science and security.
Overview
Bloc is a specialist deep tech investor that backs ambitious entrepreneurs building products across cloud, connectivity, data science and security. It is structured as a permanent capital company, allowing it to invest for the long-term with investors as shareholders. Its portfolio comprises companies pushing boundaries in areas such as AI, wireless connectivity and supercomputing. The team is a group of engineers and technology enthusiasts with operational experience at companies including Arm and Vodafone.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Principals
Bruce Beckloff
Co Founder & CEO
David Leftley
Co Founder & CTO
Michael Dimelow
CCO
David Pollington
Head of Research
Richard Yates
Finance Director
David Carr
Compliance Officer
Paul Roy
Non Executive Chairman
Sue Prevezer
Non Executive Director
Andy Green CBE
Non Executive Director
Stephen Catlin
Non Executive Director
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does Bloc Ventures target?
Bloc Ventures invests from pre-seed through Series A, occasionally participating in later-stage rounds for existing portfolio companies. The firm focuses on technical risk rather than market risk, entering early when engineering milestones are the primary driver of value.
Which sectors does Bloc Ventures focus on?
Bloc invests in deep technology sectors where hardware and software are tightly coupled. Core areas include wireless connectivity infrastructure, semiconductor design, edge computing, cyber-physical systems, and applied AI at the network edge.
Is Bloc Ventures a traditional venture capital firm or does it operate differently?
Bloc combines a venture fund with a venture-building arm. Beyond financial capital, the firm embeds engineering talent and business-development resources into its portfolio companies, operating as an extension of the founding team during early commercial development.
Where does Bloc Ventures source its investment opportunities?
Bloc sources deals through strategic corporate partnerships, relationships with university technology-transfer offices across Europe, and its own network of deep technology operators. The firm's technical specialization creates a referral funnel among engineers and researchers working in connectivity and compute infrastructure.
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