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Balderton Capital

Balderton Capital is a European venture capital firm that invests in and supports founders building technology companies across Europe, from seed through later stages.
London, UK

Description

Balderton Capital is a venture capital firm focused on backing European founders, having invested in and supported hundreds of companies over two decades. Its portfolio spans sectors including fintech (Revolut), gaming (Dream Games), autonomous vehicle software (Wayve), content management infrastructure (Contentful), cybersecurity AI (Darktrace), image editing (PhotoRoom), space logistics (The Exploration Company), payments (GoCardless), and open-source database software (MySQL), with investment stages ranging from Seed to Series B and beyond. Beyond capital, Balderton emphasizes supporting founders as people, offering a wellbeing platform and programmes aimed at helping CEOs manage stress, leadership, and personal wellbeing alongside building their companies. The firm serves startup founders and entrepreneurs primarily based in Europe.