Industry Venture capital Website www.hoxtonventures.com Founded 2013 Type of business Private | Products Venture capital Headquarters London Number of employees 4 Total assets 40 million USD | |
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Hoxton Ventures is a $40M European venture capital fund, based in London. It was launched by partners Hussein Kanji and Rob Kniaz in December 2013 after leaving their prior firms, Accel and Fidelity Ventures. Hoxton also has a €6m fund dedicated to investments in Ireland. with venture partner Dylan Collins.
Contents
- Husein kanji hoxton ventures why vc s aren t impressed with just a good business
- Focus
- Companies
- Exits
- Media coverage
- References
The fund has been called one of the "leading investment firms" of the UK by London & Partners the government-backed London firm.
Husein kanji hoxton ventures why vc s aren t impressed with just a good business
Focus
The company focuses on startups inventing new market categories or transforming large, existing industries. The firm invests in internet, mobile and software startups, most often as the first institutional investor in the company following angel investors.
Companies
Hoxton has invested in 17 companies as of February 2016. These investments include Deliveroo (the London-headquartered food logistics company), Darktrace (the Cambridge-based cybersecurity firm), Babylon Health (the London-based health artificial intelligence firm), Yieldify, Campanja (acquired by 24/7 Media) , Immunio, Mavrx, TourRadar, Behavox and bd4Travel.
Exits
Since 2010, Hoxton has had one exit, selling Stockholm's Campanja to 24/7 Media.
Media coverage
The partners of Hoxton are regularly in the media in the UK, Ireland and Europe. The firm's activity in Ireland was cited in the Sunday Business Post with Mr. Collins. In particular, the firm has regularly commented on Brexit and its effect on the European startup community in publications such as The Economist.