Exceptional Ventures is an early-stage VC firm investing in entrepreneurs and companies that are improving lives.
At Exceptional Ventures, our motto is Believing in Believers. We believe that innovative businesses can make the world a better place, and we believe in entrepreneurs that feel the same. It is our mission to support them with our expertise and capital, and to help them build a better future.
We focus on businesses that are helping people live healthier, happier, longer lives. Our portfolio ranges from sustainable consumer products to applications focused on mental and physical health, and on the future of foods. We have extensive experience and networks across Europe that we have built while running and investing in some of Europe’s most successful businesses. We have over 50 years of combined expertise across the sectors of focus and a portfolio of over 160 startups.
We are uniquely able to access the most talented entrepreneurs building the most progressive companies and are building a portfolio of 40 exceptional businesses in our first fund. We offer extensive support to companies early in their journeys with our capital, network, and advice.
By bringing together passionate investors and world-class entrepreneurs, our mission is to improve the length and quality of human lives, while helping to build a sustainable planetary ecosystem.
Exceptional Ventures LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership registered in England and Wales (No OC440667) and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 991058).
Exceptional Ventures is a London-based VC firm investing in early-stage companies that help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives – maximising what we call the Joyspan™.
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