Investors in Art

Kinetic Investments is a venture capital firm dedicated to early-stage companies that are transforming the digital landscape. Our mission is to drive startup ambitions to definitive successes through strategic investments and dynamic partnerships. Since our inception in 2016, we have invested in 12 transformative startups and been behind over 100+ digital brands. We specialise in pre-seed and seed-stage investments, offering strategic guidance from day one. Our robust operational support and extensive network access is designed to help our portfolio companies scale globally and achieve significant milestones. We are not just investors; we are catalysts for change, committed to shaping the future of digital transformation.

British Design Fund is a pioneering early-stage investment fund focused on purpose-led UK product design and manufacturing companies. Leveraging the UK’s leadership in the design industry within Europe, the fund targets innovative businesses that integrate design excellence into their products. British Design Fund collaborates closely with exceptional entrepreneurs and their teams, fostering cultures of excellence and ethical work practices to build standout companies. With deep retail product experience, the fund provides not only capital but also valuable post-investment support to drive growth and market success. Their rigorous pre-investment selection process ensures that investments are made in companies with substantial global brand expansion potential and validated market demand. Crucially, British Design Fund invests exclusively in companies with registered intellectual property protection and eligibility for SEIS or EIS tax relief, aiming to maximize returns while mitigating risk.

Planet N Group is a forward-looking investment firm that focuses on high-tech solutions and social impact initiatives in emerging markets. Dedicated to driving development through digitization, Planet N Group identifies and supports innovative ventures that harness technology to address critical social and economic challenges. By investing strategically in digital transformation initiatives, the firm aims to unlock new opportunities for growth and sustainability across diverse sectors. Planet N Group's commitment to leveraging technology for positive social change underscores its role as a catalyst for inclusive development in emerging economies.

A/O is Europe’s largest Built World VC firm dedicated to investing in technology companies that transform and decarbonize the built world. With a focus on innovation within the real estate and construction sectors, A/O supports startups developing technologies that drive sustainability and efficiency. Their investment strategy emphasizes backing ventures poised to disrupt traditional practices and accelerate the transition to a more sustainable built environment. By providing strategic capital and industry expertise, A/O empowers entrepreneurs to scale their solutions and address complex challenges in the built world. Committed to fostering innovation and environmental stewardship, A/O stands at the forefront of driving positive change through transformative investments.

First Imagine! Ventures is an early-stage venture capital investor with a dedicated focus on technologies that propel the energy transition. They specialize in identifying and supporting innovative startups that are pioneering solutions in renewable energy, sustainable practices, and efficient energy use. By investing in these transformative technologies, First Imagine! Ventures aims to accelerate the shift towards a more sustainable energy future. They play a crucial role in nurturing early-stage companies with promising technologies, helping them to scale and make a significant impact in the global energy landscape.

Basinghall Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in investing in digital enablers that transform traditional industries. Their focus lies in identifying and supporting innovative technologies and solutions that drive digital transformation across various sectors. By partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs and visionary teams, Basinghall Partners aims to catalyze growth and innovation, helping to reshape and modernize established industries.

Britbots invests in founders creating large scale productivity improvements through autonomous technologies The last decade has seen global productivity fall, natural resources be depleted and skilled labour pools contract in the developed world, despite rising labour costs and consumption levels. Against this backdrop, we believe that autonomous technologies will provide the principle avenue for companies to improve their productivity and profitability. We favour businesses which look to do this in capitally efficient ways, generating large data sets which can serve as the foundation for highly defensible businesses and multifaceted product offerings.

AI Seed is uniquely positioned to support AI startups, led by founders who have successfully built and sold their own companies. They specialize in providing tailored support to help AI founders achieve their vision, offering access to top AI entrepreneurs worldwide, assistance in acquiring AI talent, introductions to commercial partners and customers within the AI sector, and comprehensive business mentoring to facilitate scaling and growth. AI Seed's expertise lies in understanding and meeting the specific needs of AI startups, aiming to foster innovation and accelerate success in the field of artificial intelligence.

DBH Group boasts over 20 years of international experience, providing investment and business services to thousands of businesses in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and beyond. Their expertise spans venture capital investment, real estate asset management, serviced offices, financial and IT services, project management, and startup incubation. DBH Group offers a flexible, tailor-made portfolio of services designed to meet the unique needs of small and medium-sized businesses.

CE Tech actively participates in innovative technology startups across Europe and Asia with a strong global strategy. The company excels in raising international funding, finding complementary businesses and partners, and providing hands-on execution. Founded by three industry veterans, CE Tech has been involved in the tech sector since 1997. The founders' expertise spans technical, sales, and finance roles, enabling comprehensive support for startups. Their deep industry understanding and extensive networks help navigate global market complexities. CE Tech's commitment to innovation and collaboration ensures startups achieve their full potential. They are dedicated to helping startups succeed on the global stage.

Atlas Ventures, we are a venture capital fund specializing in industrial decarbonization and digitalization. Our goal is to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas and visions into successful companies, which we achieve through two primary approaches. Firstly, we add direct value through our core team, which includes seasoned investors, advisors, and venture partners with C-level and board-level experience from multinational industrial corporates. They bring deep domain expertise across various industries and subject-matter knowledge on critical topics. Secondly, we have built an ecosystem of industrial corporate partners. This network allows us to facilitate exchanges of ideas and connections between startups and corporates, even beyond our portfolio companies. This collaborative approach enhances innovation across the ecosystem and fosters deep relationships with our stakeholders.

Futurecraft Ventures, a visionary investment firm dedicated to advancing innovation and fostering the growth of cutting-edge technologies. Our mission is to support transformative ventures that are shaping the future across various industries. We invest in pioneering startups and growth-stage companies that are driving significant change through their innovative solutions. Our focus spans across sectors such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, clean energy, and digital transformation. We believe in the power of collaboration and work closely with our portfolio companies to provide the resources, mentorship, and strategic guidance they need to succeed. Our approach combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to sustainable and impactful growth. At Futurecraft Ventures, we are committed to creating a better tomorrow by backing visionary entrepreneurs and groundbreaking technologies that have the potential to transform the world.