Vala Capital

Vala Capital are sustainable venture builders who back, build and embolden early-stage start-ups that can impact their markets and society while supporting...

Overview

Vala Capital are sustainable venture builders who back, build and embolden early-stage start-ups that can impact their markets and society while supporting them on their sustainability journey. In addition to capital from the Vala Funds, they supply creative insight, experience and network for founders. Sustainability is baked into their due diligence and capital is contingent on founders sharing their vision for a more sustainable future.

Website

www.valacap.com

linkedin.com/company/vala-group

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

2016

Location

Region

Europe

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Corporate office

London, United Kingdom

Principals

Jasper Smith — Founder & Director

James Faulkner — Co-Founder & Managing Director

Jane Holland — Co-founder & Advisor

Asker Fawmy — Co-founder & Finance Director

Carolina Manhusen — Advisor

Jake Wombwell-Povey — Venture Partner

Naseer Randhawa — IT and Systems Manager

Paddy Willis — Investment Committee

Mike Penrose — Advisor and Investment Committee

John Swingewood — Investment Committee

Boyd Carson — Investment Committee

What investment stages does Vala Capital typically target?

Vala Capital concentrates on early-stage and growth-stage investments, with known activity centred on Seed and Series A rounds. The firm aims to enter at formation or pre-revenue milestones and retains capacity for follow-on participation in later rounds. Specific later-stage engagement parameters are not publicly documented.

Which sectors does Vala Capital focus on?

The firm targets technology-enabled sectors, including enterprise software, fintech, digital health, and climate technology. Its investment thesis centres on UK-headquartered companies with global commercial applicability. No sector exclusions have been publicly communicated.

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