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Downing Ventures
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 3, 2026
Downing Ventures

Downing Ventures

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London-based Downing Ventures Ltd. is a venture capital firm investing in diverse tech sectors across the UK.

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London, Greater London, GB
Founded
1997
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Downing Ventures, based in London, is a venture capital firm focusing on technology investments across the UK. The firm targets diverse sectors including internet, enterprise software, defense, financial services, and healthcare. Downing Ventures typically invests in seed to Series A rounds, with occasional participation in later stages.

Notable portfolio companies include Ayar Labs, a developer of optical I/O solutions, and Parsable, a connected worker platform. The firm's investments span various tech subsectors, demonstrating a broad approach to technology ventures. Downing Ventures aims to support innovative startups, leveraging its expertise in the UK tech ecosystem to add value beyond capital.

Downing Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments11
Current Portfolio Count9
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Series A5 (45.5%)
Seed2 (18.2%)
Series Unknown2 (18.2%)
Series B1 (9.1%)
Series D1 (9.1%)

Stage Mix

Series A 45%Seed 18%Series Unknown 18%Series B 9%Series D 9%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

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Downing Ventures - Classification

Also Known As
  • Downing Ventures LLP
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end