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§ Venture Capital · London, United Kingdom
Venture capital firm investing in UK Seed to Series A+ impact ventures, focused on sustainable industry and integrated health.
Key people at Conduit Connect.
Conduit Connect is a London-based venture capital firm and investment platform that connects early-stage impact investing opportunities and high-growth ventures with mission-aligned institutional and private investors. The firm primarily targets United Kingdom-based technology startups at the Seed to Series A stages that address critical environmental and social challenges across the sustainable industry, climate technology, and integrated health sectors. Operating alongside The Conduit community of approximately 4,000 members, the organization manages the Conduit EIS Impact Fund, which was officially launched in 2020 to facilitate capital deployment into eligible ventures. With a core team of two employees, the firm has built a growing portfolio of mission-driven companies that includes recent seed investments in startups such as hybr and Matoha. Conduit Connect was founded in 2018 and is currently led by Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner Eva-Maria Dimitriadis.
Conduit Connect is a London-based venture capital firm that connects mission-aligned investors with high-growth, impact-driven startups. Its mission is to back ventures that integrate profit with purpose, focusing on scalable businesses that address urgent social and environmental challenges. The firm invests primarily in UK-based startups from pre-seed to Series A stages, emphasizing diverse founding teams and sectors such as climate, health, and the future of work. By providing a curated platform and mentorship, Conduit Connect supports ventures that aim to create a sustainable, healthy, and fulfilling future, aligning financial returns with measurable impact[1][2][3].
Founded in 2018, Conduit Connect emerged as part of a broader ecosystem dedicated to impact investing. It was established by a female-led team committed to diversity and inclusion, reflected in both its investment committee and portfolio. The firm evolved from an impact investing platform connecting values-aligned investors to launching the Conduit EIS Impact Fund in 2021, which focuses on backing the most scalable impact ventures in the UK. The founders leveraged their networks to build a community of over 4,000 impact investors and entrepreneurs, enhancing deal flow and providing strategic support to portfolio companies[2][4].
Conduit Connect rides the growing global trend of impact investing, where financial returns are coupled with measurable social and environmental benefits. The timing is critical as regulatory shifts, consumer demand for sustainability, and urgent global challenges (e.g., climate change, healthcare resilience) create fertile ground for impact-driven innovation. By focusing on diverse, scalable startups, Conduit Connect influences the broader ecosystem by demonstrating that impact and profitability are complementary, helping to mainstream sustainable business practices in venture capital[1][2][3].
Looking ahead, Conduit Connect is poised to expand its influence by deepening its investment in sectors critical to a sustainable future, such as climate tech and health innovation. Trends like AI in healthcare, circular economies, and longevity-focused ventures will shape its portfolio. The firm’s commitment to diversity and community-building will likely enhance its deal flow and impact measurement capabilities. As impact investing continues to mature, Conduit Connect’s model of combining capital, expertise, and a strong network positions it to be a leading force in driving both financial returns and positive global change[2][3].
Key people at Conduit Connect.
