Sure Valley Ventures

Sure Valley Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in London, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in investing in high-potential software companies that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, immersive technologies, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things to address real-world industry challenges. Composed of a team of former founders turned investors, Sure Valley Ventures combines extensive entrepreneurial experience with a focus on identifying and supporting innovative company founders. By concentrating on foundational AI technologies, the firm aims to foster growth and development within the technology sector in the UK and Ireland.

DC Cahalane

Venture Partner

Greg D'Ambrosio

CFO

Barry Downes

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Cedric Van Duffel

Investment Analyst

Melanie Ellyard

Principal

John Frizell

CTO and Venture Partner

Cian Hughes

Partner and Head of Platform

Brian Kinane

Co-Founder and General Partner

Saurabh Kumar

Principal

Ciaran Rawcliffe

Investment Analyst

Alex Thompson

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Facial Recognition

Vizgard

Seed Round in 2025
Vizgard is a pioneering small and medium-sized enterprise dedicated to enhancing safety through the automation of time-critical security systems that traditionally rely on extensive visual monitoring. The company's flagship AI engine, FortifAI, is optimized for performance at the edge, delivering long-range visual intelligence and sensor fusion capabilities. This technology significantly reduces false alarms and alleviates the workload on operators. Vizgard's software integrates advanced computer vision features into a single, platform-agnostic application, improving situational awareness across various domains, including perimeter security and unmanned systems. FortifAI includes capabilities for detecting and tracking a wide range of objects, predicting human behavior, and providing real-time face redaction while ensuring privacy. The company's innovations have been validated in practical applications, such as testing on the Royal Navy's unmanned submarine, underscoring its commitment to creating a safer future through intelligent automation.
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