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Episode 1 Ventures

Episode 1 Ventures invests in Pre-Seed and Seed B2B software companies with a focus on getting them to a successful Series A. The team has been investing in...

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Episode 1 Ventures

Episode 1 Ventures invests in Pre-Seed and Seed B2B software companies with a focus on getting them to a successful Series A. The team has been investing in the 0-1 journey for over 20 years. It is an AI/infra fund focused on defensible software solutions solving technical problems in large markets, investing across the UK and Europe.

General information

Firm type

Venture Capital

Year founded

2013

Location

Region

Europe

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Corporate office

London, United Kingdom

Principals

Hector Mason

General Partner

Adam Shuaib

PhD, General Partner

Simon Murdoch

PhD, General Partner

Paul McNabb

General Partner

Adrian Lloyd

General Partner

Steph Orde

Chief Financial Officer

Millan Suri

Principal

Dom Lester

Investment Ops Lead

Carolina Monck

PhD, Investor

Matt Harrison

General Counsel

Nuan Zhang

Investor

Paul Fifield

EIR

Megha Prakash

Venture Partner

Sector focus

Enterprise SoftwareAI/MLFinTechDigital HealthPropTechMobility & TransportationCybersecurity

Frequently asked questions

What is Episode 1 Ventures' investment focus?

Episode 1 exclusively targets pre-Seed and Seed-stage B2B software companies. The firm's thesis centers on guiding startups through the 0-to-1 journey to reach a priced Series A, a milestone where it believes its founder-support model generates the highest differentiation. Sectorally, confirmed portfolio clusters include enterprise software, AI/ML, fintech, and digital health, drawn from publicly listed holdings on the firm's website.

Who runs investment decisions at Episode 1 Ventures?

The firm describes its partnership as a collective of founders and operators with over 20 years of tech investment experience. Episode 1 has not publicly named individual partners, titles, or a formal investment committee structure. The partnership's longevity serves as the primary governance signal in its communications.

How is Episode 1 Ventures structured — fund or evergreen vehicle?

Episode 1's legal and fee structures are not publicly disclosed. Its website does not reference fund vintages, limited partners, or an evergreen capital base. The team describes its commitment as a long-term partnership with founders, but the funding vehicle architecture that underpins this commitment remains private.

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