Martlet Capital

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Martlet Capital is a pre-seed and seed stage investor based in Cambridge providing patient capital to deep technology and life science startups with high growth potential. They seek to invest in early stage ventures that can demonstrate rapid growth potential with strong defensible positions in technology, intellectual property, and products.

Check Size

$250K+

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed

Focus Areas

Ai Ml, Deep Tech, Hardware

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Investment Thesis

Martlet Capital believes in supporting entrepreneurs with value beyond capital. They provide patient capital to early-stage deep technology and life science startups, emphasizing their experience in helping companies scale from first-round through to exit. Their approach is collaborative, focusing on co-investment alongside angels, seed funds, and other VCs while offering operational support, strategic advice, and network access.

What Sets Them Apart

Patient capital approach specifically designed for early-stage founders
Located in Cambridge technology cluster with 100% UK-based investments
Team comprised of experienced investors and entrepreneurs who provide more than capital
Proven track record with 70+ investments, 9 exits, and 1250+ jobs supported by portfolio companies
Notable exits include IPOs (Abcam, Frontier Developments) and acquisitions by global technology companies
Always co-invest alongside others rather than leading rounds alone