Passion Capital
Venture Capital Est. 2009
- Type
- Venture Capital
- HQ
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 2009
- Focus
- AI & Data · Fintech · Financial Services · Technology
About
Passion Capital is an operator-led venture fund manager backing early-stage technology companies, typically at pre-seed, with a focus on AI, fintech and risk.
Strategies
Venture Capital
Investment Focus
Sources
Profile sources
- passioncapital.com — AI & Data, Fintech, Financial Services
- passioncapital.com — Technology
Locations & investment markets
Office · London, United Kingdom
Investment market · United Kingdom
The current site says the firm actively invests across the UK and Europe.
Capital and location details checked 2026-10-12.
Investment Criteria
Investment size
USD 200K - USD 15M
Reported investment size. Actual commitments may vary by stage, ownership and follow-on participation.
Investment Stages
Stages
Pre Seed Seed Series A Series B
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
United Kingdom
Coverage
Global Regions
Europe
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Office Presence
1 country
United Kingdom
1 known office
London, England, United Kingdom (HQ)
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