Sure Valley Ventures

Sure Valley Ventures is a UK and Ireland–focused venture capital firm founded in 2017 that backs early-stage AI software companies. The team consists of former founders who became investors, bringing entrepreneurial experience to identifying and supporting promising founders. The firm concentrates on software ventures that use foundational AI technologies to solve real-world industry problems, offering funding and guidance to help companies grow in the UK and Ireland.

DC Cahalane

Venture Partner

Barry Downes

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Melanie Ellyard

Principal

John Frizell

CTO and Venture Partner

Cian Hughes

Partner and Head of Platform

Past deals in Facial Recognition

Vizgard

Seed Round in 2025
Vizgard specializes in developing visual autonomy software designed to enhance security systems' performance. Its AI engine, FortifAI, optimizes edge computing for long-range visual intelligence, sensor fusion, and camera control, reducing false alarms and operator burden. The platform integrates multiple computer vision capabilities, including object detection, tracking, and behavioral prediction, serving applications such as perimeter security, counter-UAV systems, and unmanned vehicles.
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