Episode 1
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
Website
episode1.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omnipresent | Mar 2022 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Carwow | Jul 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| CloudNC | Jun 2018 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Attest | Apr 2017 | Seed | Lead |
| Stelia | May 2024 | Seed | Lead |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Episode 1 based?
Episode 1 is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
When was Episode 1 founded?
Founding year information for Episode 1 is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Episode 1 have?
Episode 1 has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Episode 1's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Omnipresent, Carwow, CloudNC, Attest, Stelia.
What was Episode 1's most recent investment shown here?
Episode 1's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Carwow in 2024.
What sectors does Episode 1 focus on?
Episode 1 focuses on FinTech, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does Episode 1 focus on?
Episode 1 typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Episode 1's AUM?
Episode 1's assets under management are estimated between $220.4M and $229.0M.