Pentech Ventures

Pentech Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 and based in the United Kingdom, with offices in Edinburgh and London. It focuses on seed and early-stage investments in technology companies, especially software infrastructure, applications, and other data-driven platforms, as well as adjacent sectors such as e-commerce, digital media, security, and mobile technology. The firm targets opportunities in the United Kingdom and Ireland and provides active support to portfolio companies, often acting as lead investor or as part of the lead group, and taking board seats when appropriate. It seeks to back startups capable of achieving international scale and market leadership, helping founders establish product-market fit and accelerate growth. Exits are pursued through initial public offerings or acquisitions.

Eddie Anderson

Founding Partner

Craig Anderson

Partner

Edward Anderson

Founding Partner

Sandy McKinnon

Partner

Alexander McKinnon Ph.D

Partner

Marc Moens Ph.D

Partner

Past deals in Scotland

TravelNest

Seed Round in 2017
TravelNest Limited is an Edinburgh-based software company that operates an online platform for holiday rental owners to advertise their properties more effectively. Founded in 2014, the company aims to transform how property owners market their rentals by optimizing advertising across multiple channels. TravelNest's platform provides a comprehensive dashboard that allows vacation rental owners to manage their advertising efforts in one location. By offering insights into advertisement performance and property metrics, TravelNest enables hosts to maximize their revenue while simplifying the process of distributing listings across various global websites.

FanDuel

Series E in 2015
FanDuel operates an online platform that enables users to participate in fantasy sports and real-money wagering. The platform supports fantasy football, baseball, hockey and basketball, and also offers sports betting, racing and casino games. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, with an additional office in Edinburgh, the company serves North American and international players by enabling users to draft fantasy teams or join contests for cash prizes.

FanDuel

Series D in 2014
FanDuel operates an online platform that enables users to participate in fantasy sports and real-money wagering. The platform supports fantasy football, baseball, hockey and basketball, and also offers sports betting, racing and casino games. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, with an additional office in Edinburgh, the company serves North American and international players by enabling users to draft fantasy teams or join contests for cash prizes.

FanDuel

Series C in 2013
FanDuel operates an online platform that enables users to participate in fantasy sports and real-money wagering. The platform supports fantasy football, baseball, hockey and basketball, and also offers sports betting, racing and casino games. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, with an additional office in Edinburgh, the company serves North American and international players by enabling users to draft fantasy teams or join contests for cash prizes.

FanDuel

Series B in 2011
FanDuel operates an online platform that enables users to participate in fantasy sports and real-money wagering. The platform supports fantasy football, baseball, hockey and basketball, and also offers sports betting, racing and casino games. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, with an additional office in Edinburgh, the company serves North American and international players by enabling users to draft fantasy teams or join contests for cash prizes.

FanDuel

Series A in 2009
FanDuel operates an online platform that enables users to participate in fantasy sports and real-money wagering. The platform supports fantasy football, baseball, hockey and basketball, and also offers sports betting, racing and casino games. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, with an additional office in Edinburgh, the company serves North American and international players by enabling users to draft fantasy teams or join contests for cash prizes.

CriticalBlue

Series C in 2008
CriticalBlue Limited, headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, with an additional office in San Jose, California, specializes in software analysis and optimization services. The company is known for its embedded programming system, Prism, which enhances software performance. Additionally, CriticalBlue has developed Approov, an application designed to protect digital assets from cyber threats, particularly in API channels. This innovative technology addresses various security vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies through seamless integration into existing software infrastructures. With a focus on dynamic runtime technologies and extensive experience across the software stack, CriticalBlue is positioned to provide effective digital business protection solutions that operate efficiently at the binary level. Founded in 2001 and originally named Adaptive Programmable Silicon Ltd., the company rebranded to CriticalBlue Limited in December 2003.

CriticalBlue

Series B in 2006
CriticalBlue Limited, headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, with an additional office in San Jose, California, specializes in software analysis and optimization services. The company is known for its embedded programming system, Prism, which enhances software performance. Additionally, CriticalBlue has developed Approov, an application designed to protect digital assets from cyber threats, particularly in API channels. This innovative technology addresses various security vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies through seamless integration into existing software infrastructures. With a focus on dynamic runtime technologies and extensive experience across the software stack, CriticalBlue is positioned to provide effective digital business protection solutions that operate efficiently at the binary level. Founded in 2001 and originally named Adaptive Programmable Silicon Ltd., the company rebranded to CriticalBlue Limited in December 2003.

CriticalBlue

Series A in 2003
CriticalBlue Limited, headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, with an additional office in San Jose, California, specializes in software analysis and optimization services. The company is known for its embedded programming system, Prism, which enhances software performance. Additionally, CriticalBlue has developed Approov, an application designed to protect digital assets from cyber threats, particularly in API channels. This innovative technology addresses various security vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies through seamless integration into existing software infrastructures. With a focus on dynamic runtime technologies and extensive experience across the software stack, CriticalBlue is positioned to provide effective digital business protection solutions that operate efficiently at the binary level. Founded in 2001 and originally named Adaptive Programmable Silicon Ltd., the company rebranded to CriticalBlue Limited in December 2003.
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