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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...
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
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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