Fuel Ventures

Fuel Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London, established in 2014 by entrepreneur Mark Pearson. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology and digital companies, particularly in the sectors of marketplaces, fintech, platforms, and software as a service (SaaS). Fuel Ventures seeks to identify high-potential startups with scalable business models, focusing on those that can achieve substantial growth both domestically and internationally. The firm has invested in over 65 businesses, emphasizing a hands-on approach to nurture extraordinary entrepreneurs and innovative technologies. By fostering an environment of collaboration and support, Fuel Ventures aims to transform visionary ideas into successful enterprises, leveraging deep sector knowledge and an influential network to drive growth and innovation.

Kesli Agolli

Associate

Nikita Baranov

Associate

Alex Breeden

Senior Associate

Sophie Derham

Investment Associate

Monik Durmus

Principal

Gianluca Forino

Associate

Joanna Graiver

Associate

Tom Healy

Senior Associate

Bhavya Jain

Principal

Katie Mathias

Investment Associate

Bradley Monk

Investment Associate

James Steel

Senior Investment Associate

Mike Stevenson

Principal

Mike Stevenson

Senior Associate

Robyn Wilson

Analyst

Past deals in Recruiting

Alfa AI

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Alfa AI is a recruitment technology company specializing in AI-driven hiring solutions.

Slinger

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Slinger is a network for finding jobs in the hospitality industry that connects side-hustlers, students, and hospitality professionals with enjoyable, equitable, and flexible shifts.

Distributed

Venture Round in 2022
Distributed is a London-based software development company founded in 2017 that specializes in providing an on-demand Elastic Team platform. This platform enables clients to collaborate with fully managed, globally distributed teams of skilled software engineers, facilitating faster and more efficient software development and maintenance. By leveraging proprietary natural language processing and applied machine learning, Distributed enhances project management and talent utilization, allowing clients to achieve greater control over costs and outcomes. The company aims to empower organizations to innovate and grow despite the challenges posed by the increasing demand for specialized digital talent.

Agile Tribe

Seed Round in 2022
Agile Tribe is a hiring platform and digital product consultancy that focuses on connecting organizations with pre-vetted technical talent, including engineers, designers, and marketers. The company's screening process assesses not only the technical skills of candidates but also their communication, creativity, and collaboration abilities. By providing access to a curated pool of talent, Agile Tribe enables companies around the world to build and scale their products effectively with qualified software development teams.

Lifted

Series A in 2021
Lifted is a provider of exceptional home care services, focused on improving the experience for families and their loved ones. They prioritize the selection of high-quality caregivers, ensuring that only those who meet their rigorous standards are hired. The company employs innovative technology to enhance care delivery, offering a personalized approach that includes 24/7 support for families. Their care management platform facilitates the organization and management of care for the elderly, providing comprehensive resources such as free care advice. By gamifying the caregiving experience, Lifted aims to engage caregivers while ensuring that families receive reliable and affordable services. Through these efforts, Lifted seeks to deliver peace of mind to families while maintaining a commitment to quality care.

Distributed

Series A in 2021
Distributed is a London-based software development company founded in 2017 that specializes in providing an on-demand Elastic Team platform. This platform enables clients to collaborate with fully managed, globally distributed teams of skilled software engineers, facilitating faster and more efficient software development and maintenance. By leveraging proprietary natural language processing and applied machine learning, Distributed enhances project management and talent utilization, allowing clients to achieve greater control over costs and outcomes. The company aims to empower organizations to innovate and grow despite the challenges posed by the increasing demand for specialized digital talent.

Lifted

Seed Round in 2020
Lifted is a provider of exceptional home care services, focused on improving the experience for families and their loved ones. They prioritize the selection of high-quality caregivers, ensuring that only those who meet their rigorous standards are hired. The company employs innovative technology to enhance care delivery, offering a personalized approach that includes 24/7 support for families. Their care management platform facilitates the organization and management of care for the elderly, providing comprehensive resources such as free care advice. By gamifying the caregiving experience, Lifted aims to engage caregivers while ensuring that families receive reliable and affordable services. Through these efforts, Lifted seeks to deliver peace of mind to families while maintaining a commitment to quality care.

Distributed

Seed Round in 2020
Distributed is a London-based software development company founded in 2017 that specializes in providing an on-demand Elastic Team platform. This platform enables clients to collaborate with fully managed, globally distributed teams of skilled software engineers, facilitating faster and more efficient software development and maintenance. By leveraging proprietary natural language processing and applied machine learning, Distributed enhances project management and talent utilization, allowing clients to achieve greater control over costs and outcomes. The company aims to empower organizations to innovate and grow despite the challenges posed by the increasing demand for specialized digital talent.

Real Links

Seed Round in 2019
Real Links Limited is a London-based company that specializes in providing white-label tools designed to enhance employee engagement with referral schemes. Established in 2017, the company offers a platform that allows employees to view and share job openings through email and social media, facilitating successful hiring through gamification and incentive structures such as leaderboards. The platform integrates seamlessly with applicant tracking systems, enabling organizations to leverage their employees' networks for recruitment. By modernizing and automating the referral process, Real Links aims to reduce recruitment costs while improving the quality of hires, as referral candidates tend to be more productive and remain with the company longer. Additionally, the platform features an analytics dashboard that tracks employee participation, thereby enhancing overall engagement and staff retention.

Distributed

Seed Round in 2019
Distributed is a London-based software development company founded in 2017 that specializes in providing an on-demand Elastic Team platform. This platform enables clients to collaborate with fully managed, globally distributed teams of skilled software engineers, facilitating faster and more efficient software development and maintenance. By leveraging proprietary natural language processing and applied machine learning, Distributed enhances project management and talent utilization, allowing clients to achieve greater control over costs and outcomes. The company aims to empower organizations to innovate and grow despite the challenges posed by the increasing demand for specialized digital talent.

Real Links

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Real Links Limited is a London-based company that specializes in providing white-label tools designed to enhance employee engagement with referral schemes. Established in 2017, the company offers a platform that allows employees to view and share job openings through email and social media, facilitating successful hiring through gamification and incentive structures such as leaderboards. The platform integrates seamlessly with applicant tracking systems, enabling organizations to leverage their employees' networks for recruitment. By modernizing and automating the referral process, Real Links aims to reduce recruitment costs while improving the quality of hires, as referral candidates tend to be more productive and remain with the company longer. Additionally, the platform features an analytics dashboard that tracks employee participation, thereby enhancing overall engagement and staff retention.
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