Balderton Capital

Balderton Capital is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2000 that specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in series A funding. The firm focuses on innovative European startups, with an emphasis on technology sectors such as enterprise software, communications, e-commerce, fintech, and consumer internet. Balderton typically invests between $0.1 million and $50 million, preferring to take minority stakes of 20% to 40% in its portfolio companies. The firm primarily targets investments in France, Spain, and Portugal, although it remains open to opportunities outside Europe. Balderton Capital actively supports its investments throughout their growth phases until maturity, leveraging its extensive network and resources to assist companies in achieving their goals.

Shikha Ahluwalia

Principal

Greta Anderson

Principal

Solène Brébant

Associate

Charlie Jalali Farhani

Analyst

Colin Hanna

Partner

Lena Hinkelmann

Associate

Michael Lavner

Principal

Jacob Lehmkühler

Associate

Bernard Liautaud

Managing Partner

Magda Lukaszewicz

Investment Associate

Laura McGinnis

Principal

Rob Moffat

Partner

Zoe Mohl

Investor

Elena Moneta

Principal

Samuel Myers

Principal

Adrian Rainey

Operating Partner

Carlotta Riganti

Associate

Andrea Roda

Principal

Claudia Rowe

Principal

Sivesh Sukumar

Associate

David Thevenon

Partner

Sujay Tyle

Venture Partner

Daniel Waterhouse

Partner

James Wise

Partner

Past deals in Ride Sharing

JOKR

Series B in 2021
JOKR is a grocery and delivery platform that provides hyper-local product delivery services. The company offers customers delivery of an assortment of grocery and retail items to their doorstep in less than 15 minutes. It aims to democratize retail by bringing together global suppliers' all-time favorite products and local brands to support the small businesses in every neighborhood while minimizing waste. JOKR currently operates hubs in cities including New York, São Paolo, Mexico City, Bogota, Lima, Warsaw, and Vienna. It was headquartered in New York, New York in 2021.

JOKR

Series A in 2021
JOKR is a grocery and delivery platform that provides hyper-local product delivery services. The company offers customers delivery of an assortment of grocery and retail items to their doorstep in less than 15 minutes. It aims to democratize retail by bringing together global suppliers' all-time favorite products and local brands to support the small businesses in every neighborhood while minimizing waste. JOKR currently operates hubs in cities including New York, São Paolo, Mexico City, Bogota, Lima, Warsaw, and Vienna. It was headquartered in New York, New York in 2021.

Virtuo

Series C in 2021
Virtuo Technologies SAS, founded in 2015 and based in Paris, France, specializes in a mobile application for car rental services. The company aims to revolutionize the car hire experience by making car ownership unnecessary and alleviating urban congestion. Users can effortlessly book and unlock vehicles without the need for queues or paperwork, utilizing a digital key through the app. Available in key cities across the UK, France, Spain, and Belgium, Virtuo offers a selection of premium vehicles, including models like the Mercedes A-Class and GLA, all equipped with modern features such as car play and navigation. The service includes insurance, roadside assistance, and generous mileage, while providing flexibility for users to modify or extend bookings easily. Cancellations can be made without penalty up to three hours before the rental begins, and additional drivers can be added at no extra cost.

Zego

Series C in 2021
Zego is a provider of commercial auto and New Mobility insurance, designed to offer flexible and cost-effective solutions for modern businesses. Recognizing the challenges posed by traditional insurance, which can be time-consuming and expensive, Zego aims to empower businesses by streamlining the insurance process. Their on-demand insurance platform offers a variety of options, including pay-as-you-go policies for delivery drivers and riders, with rates starting as low as £0.65 per hour. This flexibility allows customers to choose insurance coverage that aligns with their specific needs, whether it be minute-by-minute or annual plans. By leveraging usage data from vehicles, Zego provides a more tailored pricing model, helping businesses unlock their full potential without the constraints of conventional insurance.

Voi

Series C in 2020
Voi Technology is a provider of mobility services specializing in electric scooters for urban commuters. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company aims to create a network of electric scooters to offer an affordable and sustainable commuting option. Voi's services are accessible through a mobile application, enabling users to rent scooters conveniently with options for day passes or monthly subscriptions. By promoting the use of electric vehicles, Voi seeks to help individuals reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to more sustainable urban transportation systems.

Riff

Seed Round in 2020
Riff Technologies Limited, established in 2020 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing a voice-first chat tool aimed at enhancing remote collaboration. The platform enables real-time communication through voice and video, effectively mimicking the spontaneous interactions typically experienced in an office environment. By facilitating seamless collaboration among team members regardless of their physical locations, Riff's technology addresses the challenges of remote work, promoting productivity and teamwork.

Wayve

Series A in 2020
Wayve Technologies Ltd specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for self-driving cars, focusing on a data-driven approach that learns to drive in a manner similar to humans. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, the company employs end-to-end deep learning to create an autonomous driving system capable of navigating complex urban environments. Wayve operates a fleet of electric vehicles equipped for autonomous operation and technology development, with the aim of deploying its technology on public roads. The firm is dedicated to pioneering AI software solutions that enable businesses to adapt quickly and safely to new driving scenarios across various locations worldwide.

Voi

Series B in 2020
Voi Technology is a provider of mobility services specializing in electric scooters for urban commuters. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company aims to create a network of electric scooters to offer an affordable and sustainable commuting option. Voi's services are accessible through a mobile application, enabling users to rent scooters conveniently with options for day passes or monthly subscriptions. By promoting the use of electric vehicles, Voi seeks to help individuals reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to more sustainable urban transportation systems.

Voi

Series B in 2019
Voi Technology is a provider of mobility services specializing in electric scooters for urban commuters. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company aims to create a network of electric scooters to offer an affordable and sustainable commuting option. Voi's services are accessible through a mobile application, enabling users to rent scooters conveniently with options for day passes or monthly subscriptions. By promoting the use of electric vehicles, Voi seeks to help individuals reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to more sustainable urban transportation systems.

Carwow

Corporate Round in 2019
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform designed to simplify the process of buying new cars. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the platform connects car buyers with registered dealerships, allowing consumers to compare offers on configured vehicles without the need for haggling. Carwow provides valuable resources including car reviews, advice on choosing the right vehicle, and information on financing and selling cars. By streamlining the buying process and enhancing transparency, Carwow aims to make car purchasing more efficient and cost-effective for consumers while helping dealers improve stock turnover and reduce inefficiencies.

Wayve

Series A in 2019
Wayve Technologies Ltd specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for self-driving cars, focusing on a data-driven approach that learns to drive in a manner similar to humans. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, the company employs end-to-end deep learning to create an autonomous driving system capable of navigating complex urban environments. Wayve operates a fleet of electric vehicles equipped for autonomous operation and technology development, with the aim of deploying its technology on public roads. The firm is dedicated to pioneering AI software solutions that enable businesses to adapt quickly and safely to new driving scenarios across various locations worldwide.

Zego

Series B in 2019
Zego is a provider of commercial auto and New Mobility insurance, designed to offer flexible and cost-effective solutions for modern businesses. Recognizing the challenges posed by traditional insurance, which can be time-consuming and expensive, Zego aims to empower businesses by streamlining the insurance process. Their on-demand insurance platform offers a variety of options, including pay-as-you-go policies for delivery drivers and riders, with rates starting as low as £0.65 per hour. This flexibility allows customers to choose insurance coverage that aligns with their specific needs, whether it be minute-by-minute or annual plans. By leveraging usage data from vehicles, Zego provides a more tailored pricing model, helping businesses unlock their full potential without the constraints of conventional insurance.

Voi

Series A in 2019
Voi Technology is a provider of mobility services specializing in electric scooters for urban commuters. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company aims to create a network of electric scooters to offer an affordable and sustainable commuting option. Voi's services are accessible through a mobile application, enabling users to rent scooters conveniently with options for day passes or monthly subscriptions. By promoting the use of electric vehicles, Voi seeks to help individuals reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to more sustainable urban transportation systems.

Virtuo

Series B in 2019
Virtuo Technologies SAS, founded in 2015 and based in Paris, France, specializes in a mobile application for car rental services. The company aims to revolutionize the car hire experience by making car ownership unnecessary and alleviating urban congestion. Users can effortlessly book and unlock vehicles without the need for queues or paperwork, utilizing a digital key through the app. Available in key cities across the UK, France, Spain, and Belgium, Virtuo offers a selection of premium vehicles, including models like the Mercedes A-Class and GLA, all equipped with modern features such as car play and navigation. The service includes insurance, roadside assistance, and generous mileage, while providing flexibility for users to modify or extend bookings easily. Cancellations can be made without penalty up to three hours before the rental begins, and additional drivers can be added at no extra cost.

Instabridge

Venture Round in 2018
Instabridge AB is a Stockholm-based company founded in 2012 that develops a mobile application designed to facilitate the sharing and discovery of Wi-Fi networks. Initially created to allow users to share their home Wi-Fi with friends on Facebook, the app has evolved into a broader platform focused on building a global Wi-Fi sharing community, particularly in developing markets like Brazil and Mexico, where cellular data costs are high. The Instabridge application enables users to share Wi-Fi network details without revealing passwords, creating a crowdsourced database of Wi-Fi hotspots. This includes both user-shared networks and known public venues with free Wi-Fi, such as McDonald's and Starbucks, enhancing accessibility for users in urban environments.

Zego

Series A in 2017
Zego is a provider of commercial auto and New Mobility insurance, designed to offer flexible and cost-effective solutions for modern businesses. Recognizing the challenges posed by traditional insurance, which can be time-consuming and expensive, Zego aims to empower businesses by streamlining the insurance process. Their on-demand insurance platform offers a variety of options, including pay-as-you-go policies for delivery drivers and riders, with rates starting as low as £0.65 per hour. This flexibility allows customers to choose insurance coverage that aligns with their specific needs, whether it be minute-by-minute or annual plans. By leveraging usage data from vehicles, Zego provides a more tailored pricing model, helping businesses unlock their full potential without the constraints of conventional insurance.

Virtuo

Series A in 2017
Virtuo Technologies SAS, founded in 2015 and based in Paris, France, specializes in a mobile application for car rental services. The company aims to revolutionize the car hire experience by making car ownership unnecessary and alleviating urban congestion. Users can effortlessly book and unlock vehicles without the need for queues or paperwork, utilizing a digital key through the app. Available in key cities across the UK, France, Spain, and Belgium, Virtuo offers a selection of premium vehicles, including models like the Mercedes A-Class and GLA, all equipped with modern features such as car play and navigation. The service includes insurance, roadside assistance, and generous mileage, while providing flexibility for users to modify or extend bookings easily. Cancellations can be made without penalty up to three hours before the rental begins, and additional drivers can be added at no extra cost.

Carwow

Series C in 2017
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform designed to simplify the process of buying new cars. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the platform connects car buyers with registered dealerships, allowing consumers to compare offers on configured vehicles without the need for haggling. Carwow provides valuable resources including car reviews, advice on choosing the right vehicle, and information on financing and selling cars. By streamlining the buying process and enhancing transparency, Carwow aims to make car purchasing more efficient and cost-effective for consumers while helping dealers improve stock turnover and reduce inefficiencies.

Cars45

Series A in 2017
Cars45 buys, sells, prices, and rates the condition of pre-owned autos. The Cars45 process begins online, where owners enter their vehicle information for a free quote. They can then schedule an appointment at one of the company’s 13 inspection centers in Nigeria. After a multi-point evaluation including engine, brakes, tires, and a road-test, Cars45 makes an offer. If accepted, the company commits to wire payment to the owner’s bank account within 45 minutes. After pricing and creating a digital service history, Cars45 offers the autos it acquires to a private network of buyers.

Instabridge

Venture Round in 2016
Instabridge AB is a Stockholm-based company founded in 2012 that develops a mobile application designed to facilitate the sharing and discovery of Wi-Fi networks. Initially created to allow users to share their home Wi-Fi with friends on Facebook, the app has evolved into a broader platform focused on building a global Wi-Fi sharing community, particularly in developing markets like Brazil and Mexico, where cellular data costs are high. The Instabridge application enables users to share Wi-Fi network details without revealing passwords, creating a crowdsourced database of Wi-Fi hotspots. This includes both user-shared networks and known public venues with free Wi-Fi, such as McDonald's and Starbucks, enhancing accessibility for users in urban environments.

Carwow

Series B in 2016
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform designed to simplify the process of buying new cars. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the platform connects car buyers with registered dealerships, allowing consumers to compare offers on configured vehicles without the need for haggling. Carwow provides valuable resources including car reviews, advice on choosing the right vehicle, and information on financing and selling cars. By streamlining the buying process and enhancing transparency, Carwow aims to make car purchasing more efficient and cost-effective for consumers while helping dealers improve stock turnover and reduce inefficiencies.

Instabridge

Series A in 2015
Instabridge AB is a Stockholm-based company founded in 2012 that develops a mobile application designed to facilitate the sharing and discovery of Wi-Fi networks. Initially created to allow users to share their home Wi-Fi with friends on Facebook, the app has evolved into a broader platform focused on building a global Wi-Fi sharing community, particularly in developing markets like Brazil and Mexico, where cellular data costs are high. The Instabridge application enables users to share Wi-Fi network details without revealing passwords, creating a crowdsourced database of Wi-Fi hotspots. This includes both user-shared networks and known public venues with free Wi-Fi, such as McDonald's and Starbucks, enhancing accessibility for users in urban environments.

Carwow

Series A in 2014
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform designed to simplify the process of buying new cars. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the platform connects car buyers with registered dealerships, allowing consumers to compare offers on configured vehicles without the need for haggling. Carwow provides valuable resources including car reviews, advice on choosing the right vehicle, and information on financing and selling cars. By streamlining the buying process and enhancing transparency, Carwow aims to make car purchasing more efficient and cost-effective for consumers while helping dealers improve stock turnover and reduce inefficiencies.

Citymapper

Series A in 2014
Citymapper is a transport app for cities. Citymapper uses the power of mobile and open transport data to help humans survive and master them. Citymapper builds mobile apps and routing and develops (transport) data about cities, everywhere in the world where it can make a difference. Citymapper has a small dedicated team, with HQ in London, and some based around the cities of the world. The team has backgrounds in transport, Google, startups, apps, design, investing and academia. Citymapper is a venture capital backed by Index Ventures, Benchmark Capital, Balderton Capital, Connect Ventures, and various angels. Citymapper also provides stock options.

Carwow

Seed Round in 2014
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform designed to simplify the process of buying new cars. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the platform connects car buyers with registered dealerships, allowing consumers to compare offers on configured vehicles without the need for haggling. Carwow provides valuable resources including car reviews, advice on choosing the right vehicle, and information on financing and selling cars. By streamlining the buying process and enhancing transparency, Carwow aims to make car purchasing more efficient and cost-effective for consumers while helping dealers improve stock turnover and reduce inefficiencies.

HouseTrip

Series C in 2012
HouseTrip SA operates a prominent holiday rental booking website that connects property owners with guests seeking accommodations. Founded in 2009, the platform features over 300,000 listings in thousands of destinations worldwide, including apartments, villas, and cottages. HouseTrip enables homeowners to advertise their properties and guests to book them securely online, facilitating a seamless rental experience. The company is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with additional offices in London, United Kingdom, and Lisbon, Portugal. Since its launch in January 2010, HouseTrip has facilitated over 6 million nights booked, establishing itself as one of Europe's largest holiday rental websites. In 2016, HouseTrip became a subsidiary of TripAdvisor Inc.

HouseTrip

Series B in 2011
HouseTrip SA operates a prominent holiday rental booking website that connects property owners with guests seeking accommodations. Founded in 2009, the platform features over 300,000 listings in thousands of destinations worldwide, including apartments, villas, and cottages. HouseTrip enables homeowners to advertise their properties and guests to book them securely online, facilitating a seamless rental experience. The company is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with additional offices in London, United Kingdom, and Lisbon, Portugal. Since its launch in January 2010, HouseTrip has facilitated over 6 million nights booked, establishing itself as one of Europe's largest holiday rental websites. In 2016, HouseTrip became a subsidiary of TripAdvisor Inc.

GreenRoad

Series F in 2011
GreenRoad Technologies, Inc. specializes in driver behavior and fleet performance management solutions, aiming to enhance safety and operational efficiency for various industries. The company's technology leverages real-time, in-vehicle feedback and predictive analytics to foster lasting improvements in driver behavior and provide fleet managers with critical data for optimizing operations. GreenRoad's offerings include tools for fleet tracking, performance management, and risk reduction, which contribute to cost savings and improved fuel economy. The solutions are utilized by a diverse range of customers, including those in transportation, logistics, construction, and service industries, across regions such as the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Founded in 2004 and based in Austin, Texas, GreenRoad was previously known as Drive Diagnostics, Ltd. until its rebranding in 2007.

InterResolve

Venture Round in 2010
InterResolve is a radically new approach to dealing with car accident personal injury claims. Their highly-automated process works with insurers and car rental agencies to bypass the expensive and inefficient legal processes. InterResolve is also an ethical solution for end-customers because it provides early medical attention, more clarity on claim and quicker payment of compensation – whilst ultimately cutting car insurance costs.

GreenRoad

Series D in 2009
GreenRoad Technologies, Inc. specializes in driver behavior and fleet performance management solutions, aiming to enhance safety and operational efficiency for various industries. The company's technology leverages real-time, in-vehicle feedback and predictive analytics to foster lasting improvements in driver behavior and provide fleet managers with critical data for optimizing operations. GreenRoad's offerings include tools for fleet tracking, performance management, and risk reduction, which contribute to cost savings and improved fuel economy. The solutions are utilized by a diverse range of customers, including those in transportation, logistics, construction, and service industries, across regions such as the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Founded in 2004 and based in Austin, Texas, GreenRoad was previously known as Drive Diagnostics, Ltd. until its rebranding in 2007.

GreenRoad

Series C in 2008
GreenRoad Technologies, Inc. specializes in driver behavior and fleet performance management solutions, aiming to enhance safety and operational efficiency for various industries. The company's technology leverages real-time, in-vehicle feedback and predictive analytics to foster lasting improvements in driver behavior and provide fleet managers with critical data for optimizing operations. GreenRoad's offerings include tools for fleet tracking, performance management, and risk reduction, which contribute to cost savings and improved fuel economy. The solutions are utilized by a diverse range of customers, including those in transportation, logistics, construction, and service industries, across regions such as the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Founded in 2004 and based in Austin, Texas, GreenRoad was previously known as Drive Diagnostics, Ltd. until its rebranding in 2007.

GreenRoad

Venture Round in 2008
GreenRoad Technologies, Inc. specializes in driver behavior and fleet performance management solutions, aiming to enhance safety and operational efficiency for various industries. The company's technology leverages real-time, in-vehicle feedback and predictive analytics to foster lasting improvements in driver behavior and provide fleet managers with critical data for optimizing operations. GreenRoad's offerings include tools for fleet tracking, performance management, and risk reduction, which contribute to cost savings and improved fuel economy. The solutions are utilized by a diverse range of customers, including those in transportation, logistics, construction, and service industries, across regions such as the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Founded in 2004 and based in Austin, Texas, GreenRoad was previously known as Drive Diagnostics, Ltd. until its rebranding in 2007.

Moveme.com

Venture Round in 2008
Moveme.com is an online marketplace based in the U.K. that offers free, instant quotes for various moving-related services. The platform connects users with local moving-service providers, allowing them to easily compare options for moving and removal services. In addition to moving solutions, Moveme.com also facilitates access to home insurance, tradespeople, mortgage services, as well as television and broadband providers, and energy performance certificates. This comprehensive approach aims to streamline the moving process by providing essential services in one convenient web portal.

Whisher

Series A in 2007
Use Whisher to share your WiFi with others and get free access wherever you find other Whisher members. Residential WiFi connections are everywhere. If only a small share of these connections would be shared, it would create a universal network. This is what Whisher is doing: by aggregating all WiFi connections people have at home, we are creating the world's biggest free WiFi network.
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