Praetura Ventures
Overview
Praeutura Ventures is a Manchester-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, high-growth businesses across the UK, with a particular focus on supporting entrepreneurs across the North of England. Praetura Ventures is committed to adding value post-investment and providing the 'more than money' support that businesses need to grow, including additional expertise, resources, networks and guidance, to its investee companies.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| HomeCooks | Jan 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| PEAK:AIO | Oct 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Praetura Group | Jun 2025 | M&A | Co-investor |
| Outmin | May 2025 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Outmin | May 2025 | Early Funding | Lead |
Key People
David Foreman
Managing Partner
Helen Verwoert
Operating Partner
Colin Greene
Partner
Mark Horncastle
Operational Partner
Mark Roberts
Operational Partner
Paul Johnson
Operational Partner
Siobhan Almond
Operational Partner
Guy W.
Venture Capital
Mark Slade
Operational Partner Praetura Ventures
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
