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Key people at Sussex Place Ventures.
Sussex Place Ventures was founded in 1998 by John Bates (Founder & Board Member).
Sussex Place Ventures operates as an early-stage venture capital investor, specializing in companies developing enterprise software and patent-protectable deep technology. The firm targets entrepreneurs building scalable business-to-business solutions, employing a focused investment strategy. It operates independently, maintaining a close association with London Business School.
Established in 1998, Sussex Place Ventures was founded to support early-stage technology ventures. Richard, a pivotal figure, has managed venture capital funds since 1995 and has been the firm's Managing Director since 2007. Its creation responded to the demand for specialized capital to foster innovation within the expanding B2B technology sector.
The firm partners with entrepreneurs developing sophisticated enterprise software and groundbreaking deep technology solutions. Sussex Place Ventures provides crucial capital and strategic guidance, empowering startups to achieve significant growth and market impact. Its vision is to cultivate a portfolio of impactful companies that drive industry transformation through advanced technological offerings.
Sussex Place Ventures was founded in 1998 by John Bates (Founder & Board Member).
Key people at Sussex Place Ventures.
Sussex Place Ventures has 11 tracked investments across 6 companies. The latest tracked deal is $21.0M Series A in Entia in July 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2023 | Entia | $21.0M Series A | Parkwalk Advisors, Joanna Smart | Innovate UK |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Entia | $12.0M Other Equity | Zahir Kasmani | Parkwalk Advisors |
| Nov 30, 2020 | Endomagnetics Limited | $20.0M Series D | David Cummings | — |
| Apr 25, 2016 | LaunchPad Recruits | $2.3M Series A | — | Edenred Capital Partners |
| Feb 1, 2016 | Admedo | $6.0M Series B | MMC Ventures | — |
| May 1, 2015 | Anacail | $3.5M Grant / Series A | — | Innovate UK, Scottish Enterprise |
| Feb 1, 2015 | Skimlinks | $16.0M Series C | Frog Capital | Bdmi Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, Greycroft, Silicon Valley Bank |
| Jul 29, 2014 | Admedo | $2.0M Series A | Sussex Place Ventures | Encore Capital, Kima Ventures, Playfair Capital |
| Nov 11, 2011 | Skimlinks | $4.5M Series B | Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments | Dave Mcclure, 500 Startups, Nesta, The Accelerator Group, Venrex |
| Dec 17, 2009 | Skimlinks | $1.5M Series A | Sussex Place Ventures | Nesta, The Accelerator Group |
| Feb 23, 2009 | Skimlinks | $1.0M Other Equity | Sussex Place Ventures | Alex Hoye, Duncan Jennings, Nesta, The Accelerator Group |
