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Partnering with the best.

We don’t focus on a specific sector or geography – we look to invest in the best within the network of the London School of Economics. You can see a selection of those who we have backed below – incredible founders building category-defining businesses. Investing at an early-stage we look to leverage everything the LSE has to offer to maximise their chances of success.

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Learn about the LSE companies we have invested in

Comet

Fund I

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Company Hero

Fund I

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Orbiit

SPV

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Raylo

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Venteur

Fund I

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Stealth - Insurtech

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Stealth - B2B SaaS

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Stealth - Consumer Social

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Stealth - Healthtech

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Stealth - Fintech

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Country: Germany
Sector: Fintech

Website: www.comet.rocks
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Founders

Andrew David Shaw (LSE alum)
Amit Siwal

Description

Comet are building the fintech rails for embedded commerce. They helps brands launch micro stores with express checkout in any 3rd party online application.

Investment Date

Q4 2022

Country: Brazil
Sector: B2B SaaS

Website: www.companyhero.com
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Founders

Miklos Grof (LSE alum)
Diego Izquierdo

Description

Company Hero are building the platform for independent contractors in LATAM to set up their business, and provide total peace of mind – across their income, health and future.

Investment Date

Q1 2023

Country: US
Sector: B2B SaaS

Website: orbiit.ai
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Founders

Bilyana Freye (LSE alum)
Luuk Derksen

Description

Orbiit is a virtual networking platform helping community managers systematically activate members through curated 1:1 connections.

Investment Date

Q2 2021

Country: UK
Sector: Fintech

Website: www.raylo.com
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Founders

Richard Fulton (LSE alum)
Karl Gilbert
Jinden Badesha

Description

Raylo enables companies to embed subscription payment processes using its RayloPay product. Further, it provides consumer electronic devices on subscription to consumers through its own brand and website.

Investment Date

Q2 2022

Country: US
Sector: Digital Health / Insurtech

Website: www.venteur.com
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Founders

Tracy Edgar (LSE alum)
Tim Edgar

Description

Venteur helps businesses to provide their employees with the care they need to live healthier lives — and at a fraction of the cost. 

Investment Date

Q3 2023