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EC1 Capital
EC1 Capital is an early stage tech investment fund. It invests in tech entrepreneurs at seed and growth phases. The fund has made 28 investments, including a...
EC1 Capital
EC1 Capital is an early stage tech investment fund. It invests in tech entrepreneurs at seed and growth phases. The fund has made 28 investments, including a November 2020 investment in CitySocializer.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2012
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does EC1 Capital target?
EC1 Capital concentrates on the earliest institutional funding events — seed and start-up rounds. The firm writes first-checks to technical founding teams and reserves capital for follow-on investment through Series A. Its initial check sizes and participation structure are not publicly detailed.
Which sectors does EC1 Capital explicitly focus on?
The firm invests across five verticals: enterprise software, fintech, AI/ML, digital health, and mobility and transportation. This is not a generalist seed mandate — EC1 Capital applies a concentrated sector-lens approach, which shapes its sourcing, diligence, and portfolio construction.
Where does EC1 Capital invest geographically?
The firm's primary geographic focus is Europe, with a center of gravity in the UK, DACH region, and Nordics. Its portfolio includes companies headquartered across these regions, and it has demonstrated willingness to back Baltic and Southern European founders selectively.
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