About Initiator VC
Initiator VC, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2021, is based in London, United Kingdom. With a presence in 5 countries, it has supported around 10 startups in sectors like Consumer, HealthTech. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include upLYFT, POD and Womco. The program is backed by a team of 22 people who primarily support startups based in United Kingdom, France.
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Initiator VC's List of Top Investments
Initiator VC has a portfolio of 10 companies. Their most notable investments include upLYFT and POD.Their portfolio spans across United Kingdom, France, India and 2 more locations. They have invested in Consumer, HealthTech, Blockchain Technology and 9 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Initiator VC:
1. upLYFT
Provider of smart clothing wearables for the management of muscle inflammation. It create wearable technology with artificial intelligence for remote monitoring. The company develops smart electronic textiles to provide assistive therapeutics. It focus is on predictive and personalized healthcare through advanced wearable technology.
Key facts about upLYFT
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $674K
- Employee Count: 12 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Deepbridge Capital, Initiator VC and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jul 11, 2025, $*****
2. POD
Key facts about POD
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: Initiator VC
3. Womco
Provider of personalized nutrition app for women hormonal health. The company's platform matches specific hormonal health data points to a unique set of foods and recipes to create optimal precision nutrition, for every woman.
Key facts about Womco
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Deadpooled
- Total Funding till date: $11.5K
- Employee Count: 4 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Initiator VC
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Nov 01, 2022, $*****
4. Nestwork
Online platform offering solutions for students to connect with employees. It offers internship and job opportunities for students by helping them to connect with career communities. It also offers tools to connect with their favorite employees, discover and apply for their dream job, and to learn from creators.
Key facts about Nestwork
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 2 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: HEARTFELT_ and Initiator VC
5. Nodr
Digital healthcare management platform providing task management solutions for healthcare professionals. It enables users to store, manage, and prioritize tasks in a personalized list. It automatically creates tasks via integrations and offers a personalized for healthcare workflows.
Key facts about Nodr
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 2 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Initiator VC
Team profile of Initiator VC
Initiator VC has a team of 22 members including 5 Partners, 2 Venture Partners and 2 Principals located in United Kingdom, United States and 3 more locations. Initiator VC's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Initiator VC:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | United Kingdom | - | - | |
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | United Kingdom | - | - | |
Partner | United Kingdom | - | - | |
Venture Partner | London | - | - | |
Venture Partner | Copenhagen | - | - | |
Principal | Tel Aviv | - | - | |
Principal | Luxembourg | - | - |
