1991 Ventures

Overview

1991 Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm that invests in mission-driven early-stage founders from Central and Eastern Europe and Ukraine. The firm focuses on providing pre-seed and seed funding of up to $500,000 to support the growth of innovative startups in the region. By leveraging its extensive network and expertise, 1991 Ventures aims to empower entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and make a positive impact in their respective industries. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as technology, software, fintech, healthtech, edtech, e-commerce, logistics, agritech, clean energy, media, entertainment, consumer goods, retail, real estate, and telecommunications. This diverse portfolio reflects 1991 Ventures' commitment to fostering innovation across various industries and addressing a wide range of market needs. By targeting these sectors, the firm seeks to identify and support startups with high growth potential and the ability to disrupt traditional markets. In its first year, 1991 Ventures invested in five startups, including the pre-seed round of LetsData, the seed round of Deus Robotics, and the pre-seed round of Ability.ai. The firm has also been actively involved in supporting Ukrainian teams entering the UK market and has plans to invest $3–5 million in more than 10 startups from Ukraine and across Central and Eastern Europe in 2025. This proactive approach demonstrates 1991 Ventures' dedication to nurturing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region and its belief in the potential of mission-driven founders to drive meaningful change.

Investment Focus

• Mission-driven founders
• Early-stage startups
• Innovative business models
• High growth potential
• Positive impact in respective industries

Portfolio Companies