Dawn Capital

Dawn Capital is a London-based venture capital firm established in 2006, specializing in early-stage investments within the enterprise software and FinTech sectors. The firm focuses on providing both capital and strategic guidance to founders, enabling them to grow their businesses into global leaders. Dawn Capital emphasizes investment opportunities arising from technological advancements, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence and no-code applications. Its diverse portfolio includes notable companies like Mimecast, iZettle, and Gelato Group. Through its commitment to supporting innovation and addressing evolving market needs, Dawn Capital aims to nurture category-defining companies that reshape industries.

Shamillah Bankiya

Principal

Adrian Beecroft

Chairman

Pierre Bricault

Associate

Dan Chaplin

Senior Associate

Norman Fiore

Co-Founder and General Partner

Julie Kainz

Vice President

Henry Mason

Principal

Mina Mutafchieva

Principal

Haakon Overli

Co-Founder and General Partner

Evgenia Plotnikova

Partner

Past deals in Great Britain

Quantexa

Series E in 2023
Quantexa Limited is a data and analytics software company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in entity resolution and network building technology. Founded in 2016, the company offers solutions that include a unified view of customers and networks, as well as tools for fraud detection, compliance, and anti-money laundering. Quantexa's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to integrate siloed data and provide organizations with a contextual understanding of their data landscape, helping to identify risks and opportunities. This technology enables clients across financial services, corporate sectors, and public entities to enhance operational decision-making by automating processes at scale. Additionally, Quantexa has established a strategic alliance with Accenture to further extend its reach and capabilities in the market.

Quantexa

Series D in 2021
Quantexa Limited is a data and analytics software company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in entity resolution and network building technology. Founded in 2016, the company offers solutions that include a unified view of customers and networks, as well as tools for fraud detection, compliance, and anti-money laundering. Quantexa's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to integrate siloed data and provide organizations with a contextual understanding of their data landscape, helping to identify risks and opportunities. This technology enables clients across financial services, corporate sectors, and public entities to enhance operational decision-making by automating processes at scale. Additionally, Quantexa has established a strategic alliance with Accenture to further extend its reach and capabilities in the market.

BRYTER

Series B in 2021
BRYTER GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an AI-powered no-code software platform designed to automate decision-making and knowledge delivery. Founded in 2013, the platform enables users, including consulting firms, banks, corporates, and public administrations, to digitize and scale their services effectively. By allowing professionals to build and manage interactive applications without requiring programming skills, BRYTER facilitates the automation of recurring and standardized decision-making processes. The company has established a presence in Berlin, Frankfurt, and London, and its platform is utilized by notable clients such as Baker McKenzie, Hogan Lovells, Taylor Wessing, Simmons & Simmons, ING, and Telefónica, among others.

Harbr

Series A in 2020
The Harbr data commerce platform powers new revenue streams and accelerates data businesses. It provides a branded data storefront, to deliver a refined customer experience, and the ability to collaboratively build high-value, customized data products. Build and scale your data business with Harbr. It was founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, England.

Quantexa

Series C in 2020
Quantexa Limited is a data and analytics software company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in entity resolution and network building technology. Founded in 2016, the company offers solutions that include a unified view of customers and networks, as well as tools for fraud detection, compliance, and anti-money laundering. Quantexa's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to integrate siloed data and provide organizations with a contextual understanding of their data landscape, helping to identify risks and opportunities. This technology enables clients across financial services, corporate sectors, and public entities to enhance operational decision-making by automating processes at scale. Additionally, Quantexa has established a strategic alliance with Accenture to further extend its reach and capabilities in the market.

BRYTER

Series A in 2020
BRYTER GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an AI-powered no-code software platform designed to automate decision-making and knowledge delivery. Founded in 2013, the platform enables users, including consulting firms, banks, corporates, and public administrations, to digitize and scale their services effectively. By allowing professionals to build and manage interactive applications without requiring programming skills, BRYTER facilitates the automation of recurring and standardized decision-making processes. The company has established a presence in Berlin, Frankfurt, and London, and its platform is utilized by notable clients such as Baker McKenzie, Hogan Lovells, Taylor Wessing, Simmons & Simmons, ING, and Telefónica, among others.

Eigen Technologies

Series B in 2019
Eigen Technologies Limited specializes in intelligent document processing, developing software that utilizes machine learning to extract and analyze data from complex documents. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London with an office in New York, Eigen helps clients in finance, law, and professional services manage risk, scale operations, and navigate regulatory environments. The platform effectively automates the extraction of answers from documents, enhancing accuracy while ensuring data security. By recognizing patterns and understanding context, Eigen's technology allows organizations to transform unstructured data into actionable insights, thereby facilitating informed decision-making. The company's client base includes prominent firms such as Goldman Sachs, ING, and BlackRock, with a significant portion of globally systemically important banks using Eigen's solutions to address their document-related challenges.

Element

Series A in 2019
Element is a company that specializes in custom development, roadmap prioritization, support contracts, and commercial products for the Matrix communication protocol. Founded in 2017 in London, Element aims to enhance secure and decentralized communication for governments, businesses, and individuals. Its platform allows users to maintain control over their data by enabling them to host their own communication infrastructure, rather than relying on centralized servers. This open framework facilitates private communication while ensuring interoperability within the global Matrix network. Element positions itself as a competitive alternative to established messaging platforms like Slack and Discord, fostering an ecosystem centered on an open and decentralized approach to instant messaging and VoIP applications.

Element

Series A in 2019
Element is a company that specializes in custom development, roadmap prioritization, support contracts, and commercial products for the Matrix communication protocol. Founded in 2017 in London, Element aims to enhance secure and decentralized communication for governments, businesses, and individuals. Its platform allows users to maintain control over their data by enabling them to host their own communication infrastructure, rather than relying on centralized servers. This open framework facilitates private communication while ensuring interoperability within the global Matrix network. Element positions itself as a competitive alternative to established messaging platforms like Slack and Discord, fostering an ecosystem centered on an open and decentralized approach to instant messaging and VoIP applications.

Sonovate

Venture Round in 2019
Sonovate Limited provides financing and support services tailored for the recruitment industry in the United Kingdom. Established in 2011 and headquartered in London, the company serves a diverse clientele, including startup recruitment agencies and larger organizations looking to manage their freelance workforce. Sonovate's cloud-based placement management application offers a comprehensive end-to-end solution that streamlines back-office tasks such as credit control, invoicing, payments, contract management, compliance, and timesheet processing. By focusing on flexibility and security, Sonovate enables its clients to efficiently navigate the contractor payment cycle while moving away from traditional banking finance methods.

Soldo

Series B in 2019
Soldo Limited is a company that specializes in developing expense management software solutions tailored for small businesses, enterprises, and accountants. Its offerings include Soldo Pro, which manages expenses from payment to reconciliation; Soldo Premium, which focuses on controlling business spending; and Soldo Enterprise, designed to support comprehensive financial strategies. The platform integrates prepaid MasterCard cards, a web-based administration console, and a mobile app, providing a user-friendly experience for managing the entire business expense cycle. Soldo serves a diverse clientele, including not-for-profits, start-ups, scale-ups, and various sectors such as digital media, technology, and higher education. Founded in 2014 and originally named PX Technology Ltd, the company rebranded to Soldo Limited in March 2015 and is headquartered in London, with additional offices in Rome, Milan, and Dublin.

Showpad

Series D in 2019
Showpad is a sales enablement platform that enhances the buyer experience by providing marketing and sales teams with the tools needed to prepare sellers, engage buyers, and optimize performance. Founded in 2011, the company has developed a comprehensive and flexible solution that allows users to discover and share relevant content, deliver training and coaching, and enhance seller productivity. With a unified user experience, Showpad facilitates personalized and impactful interactions between sales teams and their prospects. The platform is trusted by over 1,200 customers, including GE Healthcare, Bridgestone, Honeywell, and Merck, and is utilized across more than 50 countries. Headquartered in Ghent and Chicago, Showpad employs over 450 people and has expanded its presence with regional offices in various cities, including Brussels, London, and Munich. The company has experienced significant growth in recent years and has raised a total of $185 million in funding.

Minute Media

Series G in 2019
Minute Media is a global technology and content company that focuses on sports and culture. It operates a proprietary platform designed for the creation, distribution, and monetization of digital short-form content. The company owns prominent sports content brands, including The Players' Tribune, FanSided, 90min, and STN Video, and offers content creation tools tailored for leagues, athletes, and professional creators. With a reach of 200 million monthly users, Minute Media supports over 1,500 content creators and collaborates with more than 250 distribution partners across 14 global markets in 10 languages. The company has offices located in New York, London, Tel-Aviv, São Paulo, and Tokyo.

OpenGamma

Series E in 2019
OpenGamma is an analytics company focused on reducing trading costs for derivatives through actionable recommendations for front-office, risk, and treasury teams. Established in 2009, it serves leading financial institutions, including clearing houses, banks, and buy-side firms, by leveraging its expertise in margin and capital models alongside advanced cloud-based technologies. OpenGamma’s platform provides independent risk management services that assist users in understanding the comprehensive costs associated with derivatives, thereby facilitating smarter counterparty decisions and enhancing investment outcomes. The company enables clients to quickly implement its solutions, often within hours, allowing them to immediately benefit from insights that drive cost savings. With offices in London and New York, OpenGamma combines the skills of practitioners, quantitative analysts, and software engineers to deliver effective derivatives analytics relied upon by thousands of users daily, addressing major challenges in derivatives trading.

Garrison

Series B in 2018
Garrison Technology Limited, established in 2014 and located in London, specializes in cybersecurity solutions tailored for enterprise needs. The company has developed an innovative anti-malware product designed to protect organizations from significant cyber threats, particularly internet-borne targeted attacks. Garrison's technology addresses critical security challenges faced by enterprises and cloud computing, effectively mitigating risks associated with malware, phishing, and other web-borne threats. This solution allows users to securely access web content, ensuring safe browsing and secure data transfer while maintaining a high-quality user experience. Garrison aims to meet the increasing demands of the enterprise cybersecurity market by providing ultra-secure internet connectivity and scalable solutions.

Divido

Series A in 2018
Divido is a global white label consumer lending platform that enables financial institutions and multinational retailers to enhance their sales and customer experience by offering financing options at the point of purchase. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, Divido's omnichannel platform facilitates transactions online, in-store, and via mobile, allowing consumers to spread the cost of significant purchases through installments. The platform integrates seamlessly with multiple lenders, making it accessible across various countries with a single integration. With over 1,000 partners, including notable brands such as BMW and Lenovo, Divido aims to create new revenue streams for merchants and lenders by providing instant credit options to both consumers and corporate clients. The company has expanded its operations to nine countries, reflecting its growth and commitment to improving the retail finance landscape.

Quantexa

Series B in 2018
Quantexa Limited is a data and analytics software company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in entity resolution and network building technology. Founded in 2016, the company offers solutions that include a unified view of customers and networks, as well as tools for fraud detection, compliance, and anti-money laundering. Quantexa's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to integrate siloed data and provide organizations with a contextual understanding of their data landscape, helping to identify risks and opportunities. This technology enables clients across financial services, corporate sectors, and public entities to enhance operational decision-making by automating processes at scale. Additionally, Quantexa has established a strategic alliance with Accenture to further extend its reach and capabilities in the market.

Minute Media

Series F in 2018
Minute Media is a global technology and content company that focuses on sports and culture. It operates a proprietary platform designed for the creation, distribution, and monetization of digital short-form content. The company owns prominent sports content brands, including The Players' Tribune, FanSided, 90min, and STN Video, and offers content creation tools tailored for leagues, athletes, and professional creators. With a reach of 200 million monthly users, Minute Media supports over 1,500 content creators and collaborates with more than 250 distribution partners across 14 global markets in 10 languages. The company has offices located in New York, London, Tel-Aviv, São Paulo, and Tokyo.

Minute Media

Series E in 2017
Minute Media is a global technology and content company that focuses on sports and culture. It operates a proprietary platform designed for the creation, distribution, and monetization of digital short-form content. The company owns prominent sports content brands, including The Players' Tribune, FanSided, 90min, and STN Video, and offers content creation tools tailored for leagues, athletes, and professional creators. With a reach of 200 million monthly users, Minute Media supports over 1,500 content creators and collaborates with more than 250 distribution partners across 14 global markets in 10 languages. The company has offices located in New York, London, Tel-Aviv, São Paulo, and Tokyo.

Sonovate

Series B in 2016
Sonovate Limited provides financing and support services tailored for the recruitment industry in the United Kingdom. Established in 2011 and headquartered in London, the company serves a diverse clientele, including startup recruitment agencies and larger organizations looking to manage their freelance workforce. Sonovate's cloud-based placement management application offers a comprehensive end-to-end solution that streamlines back-office tasks such as credit control, invoicing, payments, contract management, compliance, and timesheet processing. By focusing on flexibility and security, Sonovate enables its clients to efficiently navigate the contractor payment cycle while moving away from traditional banking finance methods.

Showpad

Series C in 2016
Showpad is a sales enablement platform that enhances the buyer experience by providing marketing and sales teams with the tools needed to prepare sellers, engage buyers, and optimize performance. Founded in 2011, the company has developed a comprehensive and flexible solution that allows users to discover and share relevant content, deliver training and coaching, and enhance seller productivity. With a unified user experience, Showpad facilitates personalized and impactful interactions between sales teams and their prospects. The platform is trusted by over 1,200 customers, including GE Healthcare, Bridgestone, Honeywell, and Merck, and is utilized across more than 50 countries. Headquartered in Ghent and Chicago, Showpad employs over 450 people and has expanded its presence with regional offices in various cities, including Brussels, London, and Munich. The company has experienced significant growth in recent years and has raised a total of $185 million in funding.

Minute Media

Series D in 2016
Minute Media is a global technology and content company that focuses on sports and culture. It operates a proprietary platform designed for the creation, distribution, and monetization of digital short-form content. The company owns prominent sports content brands, including The Players' Tribune, FanSided, 90min, and STN Video, and offers content creation tools tailored for leagues, athletes, and professional creators. With a reach of 200 million monthly users, Minute Media supports over 1,500 content creators and collaborates with more than 250 distribution partners across 14 global markets in 10 languages. The company has offices located in New York, London, Tel-Aviv, São Paulo, and Tokyo.

London House Exchange

Series B in 2016
London House Exchange Limited, operating as Property Partner, is a technology-driven property investment platform based in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2013, it facilitates investment in a diverse range of properties, including residential, purpose-built student accommodations, and commercial real estate across the UK and Europe. The platform offers a fractional investment model, allowing users to invest in multiple properties easily and efficiently. It is designed to enhance transparency and simplicity in property investments by providing tools for investment tracking, deal negotiation, and managing paperwork. Clients can earn rental income from their investments after costs are deducted, making property investment more accessible to individual investors.

Sonovate

Series A in 2016
Sonovate Limited provides financing and support services tailored for the recruitment industry in the United Kingdom. Established in 2011 and headquartered in London, the company serves a diverse clientele, including startup recruitment agencies and larger organizations looking to manage their freelance workforce. Sonovate's cloud-based placement management application offers a comprehensive end-to-end solution that streamlines back-office tasks such as credit control, invoicing, payments, contract management, compliance, and timesheet processing. By focusing on flexibility and security, Sonovate enables its clients to efficiently navigate the contractor payment cycle while moving away from traditional banking finance methods.

Conversocial

Venture Round in 2015
Conversocial is a customer experience platform that enables brands to engage with their customers through messaging channels. The platform integrates human agents and bots to facilitate seamless communication, enhancing customer experiences throughout their journey. By leveraging automation and artificial intelligence, Conversocial assists businesses in efficiently managing service-related conversations, leading to improved brand loyalty and customer satisfaction. Notable clients, including Google, Sephora, British Airways, and Facebook, utilize Conversocial to adapt to the growing preference for messaging as a customer service channel. The company operates offices in New York City, London, and San Francisco, and is committed to helping brands cultivate meaningful relationships with their customers.

Minute Media

Series C in 2015
Minute Media is a global technology and content company that focuses on sports and culture. It operates a proprietary platform designed for the creation, distribution, and monetization of digital short-form content. The company owns prominent sports content brands, including The Players' Tribune, FanSided, 90min, and STN Video, and offers content creation tools tailored for leagues, athletes, and professional creators. With a reach of 200 million monthly users, Minute Media supports over 1,500 content creators and collaborates with more than 250 distribution partners across 14 global markets in 10 languages. The company has offices located in New York, London, Tel-Aviv, São Paulo, and Tokyo.

EVRYTHNG

Venture Round in 2015
EVRYTHNG is a platform that connects consumer products to the Internet, facilitating the management of real-time data throughout the product lifecycle. Founded in 2011 and based in London, the company enables consumer product manufacturers to oversee billions of intelligent identities for their products in the cloud. This connectivity allows brands to provide digital services directly to users, enhance supply chain management with real-time insights, and integrate smart products into a wider ecosystem of applications and services. By leveraging its platform, EVRYTHNG helps companies optimize product performance and engagement with consumers.

Showpad

Series B in 2014
Showpad is a sales enablement platform that enhances the buyer experience by providing marketing and sales teams with the tools needed to prepare sellers, engage buyers, and optimize performance. Founded in 2011, the company has developed a comprehensive and flexible solution that allows users to discover and share relevant content, deliver training and coaching, and enhance seller productivity. With a unified user experience, Showpad facilitates personalized and impactful interactions between sales teams and their prospects. The platform is trusted by over 1,200 customers, including GE Healthcare, Bridgestone, Honeywell, and Merck, and is utilized across more than 50 countries. Headquartered in Ghent and Chicago, Showpad employs over 450 people and has expanded its presence with regional offices in various cities, including Brussels, London, and Munich. The company has experienced significant growth in recent years and has raised a total of $185 million in funding.

EVRYTHNG

Series A in 2014
EVRYTHNG is a platform that connects consumer products to the Internet, facilitating the management of real-time data throughout the product lifecycle. Founded in 2011 and based in London, the company enables consumer product manufacturers to oversee billions of intelligent identities for their products in the cloud. This connectivity allows brands to provide digital services directly to users, enhance supply chain management with real-time insights, and integrate smart products into a wider ecosystem of applications and services. By leveraging its platform, EVRYTHNG helps companies optimize product performance and engagement with consumers.

Minute Media

Series B in 2014
Minute Media is a global technology and content company that focuses on sports and culture. It operates a proprietary platform designed for the creation, distribution, and monetization of digital short-form content. The company owns prominent sports content brands, including The Players' Tribune, FanSided, 90min, and STN Video, and offers content creation tools tailored for leagues, athletes, and professional creators. With a reach of 200 million monthly users, Minute Media supports over 1,500 content creators and collaborates with more than 250 distribution partners across 14 global markets in 10 languages. The company has offices located in New York, London, Tel-Aviv, São Paulo, and Tokyo.

Mimecast

Series C in 2012
Mimecast Limited is a cloud security and risk management company that specializes in protecting corporate information and email communications. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in London, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including email security that defends against malware, phishing, impersonation attacks, and data leaks. Additionally, Mimecast provides Cyber Resilience Extensions, such as enterprise information archiving for compliance and e-discovery, mailbox continuity to safeguard against downtime, and web security to block malicious online activities. The company's solutions are designed to simplify the protection of business communications by leveraging a proprietary cloud architecture. Mimecast also features tools like a Threat Intelligence Dashboard to help organizations identify cyber risks and mobile and desktop applications for user convenience. The company serves a global client base through direct sales and channel partnerships, ensuring robust protection in a rapidly evolving security landscape.

Mimecast

Series B in 2010
Mimecast Limited is a cloud security and risk management company that specializes in protecting corporate information and email communications. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in London, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including email security that defends against malware, phishing, impersonation attacks, and data leaks. Additionally, Mimecast provides Cyber Resilience Extensions, such as enterprise information archiving for compliance and e-discovery, mailbox continuity to safeguard against downtime, and web security to block malicious online activities. The company's solutions are designed to simplify the protection of business communications by leveraging a proprietary cloud architecture. Mimecast also features tools like a Threat Intelligence Dashboard to help organizations identify cyber risks and mobile and desktop applications for user convenience. The company serves a global client base through direct sales and channel partnerships, ensuring robust protection in a rapidly evolving security landscape.

Mimecast

Series A in 2008
Mimecast Limited is a cloud security and risk management company that specializes in protecting corporate information and email communications. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in London, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including email security that defends against malware, phishing, impersonation attacks, and data leaks. Additionally, Mimecast provides Cyber Resilience Extensions, such as enterprise information archiving for compliance and e-discovery, mailbox continuity to safeguard against downtime, and web security to block malicious online activities. The company's solutions are designed to simplify the protection of business communications by leveraging a proprietary cloud architecture. Mimecast also features tools like a Threat Intelligence Dashboard to help organizations identify cyber risks and mobile and desktop applications for user convenience. The company serves a global client base through direct sales and channel partnerships, ensuring robust protection in a rapidly evolving security landscape.
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