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Episode 1

Episode 1

London, Englandepisode1.vc

Overview

Episode 1 is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2013 that invests in early-stage technology companies in the UK. It focuses on pre-seed and seed stage B2B software startups with the goal of helping them reach a successful Series A. Key investment areas include AI, software infrastructure, healthtech, open-source, and marketplaces. The firm manages several funds, including a £37.5m fund launched in 2013, a £60m fund from 2017, and a £76m fund closed in 2024.

Portfolio Companies

13

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
RevEng.aiJun 2025SeedCo-investor
ZeltJan 2025SeedCo-investor
CarwowJul 2024VC RoundCo-investor
ViableMay 2024SeedCo-investor
SteliaMay 2024SeedLead
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HeadquartersLondon, England
Year FoundedN/A

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