Mountside Ventures
Overview
Mountside Ventures is a European accelerator and advisory firm dedicated to optimizing the fundraising process for startups and investors. They assist ambitious entrepreneurs in raising their next round of funding with favorable terms and minimal disruption to their business. Additionally, they connect promising venture fund managers with forward-looking limited partners to promote the flow of venture capital into the European ecosystem. For pre-seed and seed startups, Mountside Ventures runs the UK's leading fundraising accelerator program, which is free to participate in and equity-free. For Series A and Series B companies, they provide interim CFO and fundraising support, enabling founders to raise their next round of funding faster and more efficiently. For venture capital funds, they run Europe's first VC Accelerator, The Emerging VC Manager Programme, which accelerates exceptional fund managers through workshops, mentoring, and LP and family office introductions. For limited partners, they provide access to emerging venture capital funds through their annual Funding Venture Conference and VC Accelerator. For family offices, they run the VC Academy, a two-day program designed for those looking to invest in tech, covering venture strategies, sector deep dives, deal sourcing, term sheet negotiation, diligence, management, and exit. Mountside Ventures is a certified B Corporation, regulated by the ICAEW, and a member of the BVCA, UKBAA, and EISA. They are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across their organization and the broader venture capital ecosystem. This commitment is reflected in their free Emerging VC Manager Program, which specifically aims to reduce barriers for underrepresented managers. They prioritize diverse voices at their events, promote underrepresented founders, and emphasize building a network where everyone feels welcome and supported. They also actively seek out and partner with VC service providers that share their values and contribute to creating a more equitable and inclusive environment for all.
Investment Focus
- High potential and ambitious scale-ups from across Europe
- Investment-ready companies with prepared detailed investor documents
- Companies relevant to specific investment criteria
Portfolio Companies
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about Mountside Ventures
What sectors does Mountside Ventures invest in?
Mountside Ventures invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Media and Software, and is based in London, United Kingdom. Mountside Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Mountside Ventures invest at?
Mountside Ventures backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A and Series B, writing cheques of 1M - 10M.
Which regions does Mountside Ventures invest in?
Mountside Ventures invests across United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Denmark and Switzerland.
Who are the partners at Mountside Ventures?
Team members listed for Mountside Ventures include Jonathan Hollis (Managing Partner) and Alex Reed (Founding Partner).
What companies has Mountside Ventures invested in?
Mountside Ventures's portfolio includes FNZ, Puma, Yttrium, Pembroke, MTech Capital, Scale-Up Capital, Transreport and SEND.
How do I contact Mountside Ventures?
Mountside Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
