About LocalGlobe
LocalGlobe is a venture capital firm founded in 1999. It is primarily based out of London, United Kingdom. As of Apr 2026, LocalGlobe is an active investor, having invested in 305 companies, with 16 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in United Kingdom based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Consumer and High Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of BioOrbit Overall, LocalGlobe portfolio has seen 17 unicorns, 5 IPOs and 77 acquisitions including key companies like Robinhood, Deliveroo and Figma. A lot of funds co-invest with LocalGlobe, with names like Entrepreneur First sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. LocalGlobe has team of 37 people including 24 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 6 more
Portfolio Acquisitions
LocalGlobe's List of Top Investments
LocalGlobe has a portfolio of 305 companies, including 17 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in BioOrbit and Virgil.Their portfolio spans across United Kingdom, United States, France and 23 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech and 35 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 6 more. Here is the list of top investments by LocalGlobe:
1. Robinhood
Broker-based online trading and investment platform. It offers tools for building investment strategies and tracking market trends. It facilitates trading in stocks, funds, options, and crypto assets. Expert-managed portfolios are available, providing market insights and investment adjustments. The company also provides educational resources to improve investor knowledge.
Key facts about Robinhood
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $4.47B as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5.73B
- Employee Count: 4,624 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: HTIF, Adams Street Partners and 145 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, May 13, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Deliveroo
Operator of an online marketplace connecting consumers with local merchants. This platform facilitates the delivery of prepared meals, groceries, and retail goods from various establishments to residential and commercial addresses. The service manages the fulfillment process for food service providers and retail shops.
Key facts about Deliveroo
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $2.95B
- Employee Count: 10,561 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Colt Ventures, Fidelity Investments and 130 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jun 15, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. Figma
Developer of a collaborative interface design and digital whiteboard platform. It provides tools for design, prototyping, and development handoff. The platform offers features for creating design systems, presentations, and websites. It also includes AI-powered tools for code generation and design assistance. The platform supports various use cases, including UX design, wireframing, and strategic planning.
Key facts about Figma
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $749M
- Employee Count: 2,774 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Kaplan Group Investments, Fidelity Investments and 57 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, May 15, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Monzo
Provider of digital banking services including savings accounts and loans. This entity offers personal and business current accounts, credit products, and investment options. Customers manage finances through a mobile application that includes tools for budgeting, spending insights, and automated savings features. The service facilitates payments, transfers, and the management of pension funds. Security measures include card controls, biometric authentication, and transaction notifications. Additional offerings include insurance products and credit cards for personal use.
Key facts about Monzo
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: United Kingdom
- Annual Revenue: £1.24B as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series I
- Total Funding till date: $1.81B
- Employee Count: 3,786 as on Mar 31, 2025
- Investors: TriplePoint Capital, GIC and 63 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series I, Mar 20, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Tide
Provider of digital business banking accounts and financial management tools. Services include electronic money accounts, payment processing, invoicing, and accounting software integrations. Additional offerings consist of credit facilities, asset finance, and payroll software for business entities. The platform facilitates expense management through virtual and physical cards while providing tools for tax compliance and reporting.
Key facts about Tide
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £190M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $181M
- Employee Count: 3,255 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: TriplePoint Capital, SBI Investment and 48 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Sep 22, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
LocalGlobe's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
LocalGlobe has invested in 305 companies over the last 14 years, with an average of 19 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 25 investments, while as of Apr 2026, it has made 5 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in BioOrbit and most recent follow-on round was in Stream.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2025 | 16 | 9 | 25 |
2024 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
2023 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
2022 | 27 | 22 | 49 |
2021 | 30 | 11 | 41 |
2020 | 20 | 7 | 27 |
2019 | 24 | 9 | 33 |
2018 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
2017 | 22 | 7 | 29 |
LocalGlobe's Investments by Stage
LocalGlobe has made 141 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $6M, 52 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $13.2M and 4 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $22.5M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 141 |
Series A | 52 |
Series B | 4 |
Series C | 2 |
Series D | 2 |
Others | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
LocalGlobe's Investments by Sector
LocalGlobe has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, FinTech, High Tech and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 279 Tech companies, 192 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 166 Software companies and at least 128 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 107 |
Consumer | 49 |
FinTech | 49 |
High Tech | 37 |
Vertical SaaS | 30 |
Others | 258 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
LocalGlobe's Investments by Geography
LocalGlobe has made most investments in United Kingdom (105), followed by United States where it has made 38 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | 105 |
United States | 38 |
France | 15 |
Germany | 5 |
Israel | 5 |
Others | 38 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
LocalGlobe's recent investments
LocalGlobe has made 5 investments in 2026 so far. BioOrbit and Trent are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by LocalGlobe:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Apr 30, 2026 | United Kingdom | Seed | 2319 | [+4] | |
Apr 07, 2026 | United States | Seed | 5861 | ||
Mar 03, 2026 | France | Seed | 6761 | [+1] | |
Jan 20, 2026 | United Kingdom | Series D | 6692 | [+6] | |
Jan 19, 2026 | United States | Seed | 5355 | [+2] |
Unicorns in LocalGlobe's Portfolio
LocalGlobe has 17 unicorns in its portfolio - Gamma, Tide, Mistral AI and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Gamma. It became a unicorn in 2025, 4 years after LocalGlobe first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in LocalGlobe's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 | Provider of AI based presentation tool for enterprise collaboration | 2020 | San Francisco | Series B | vicqfor | ||
83 | Provider of digital business banking accounts and financial management tools | 2015 | London | Series C | uk{qm{t | ||
83 | Developer of frontier AI models, assistants, agents, and related services | 2023 | Paris | Series C | cfsqmfy | ||
70 | Provider of software for workforce intelligence and talent management automation | 2013 | London | Series D | ikttljo | ||
68 | Provider of digital asset custody and off-exchange settlement infrastructure services | 2018 | Zug | Series C | zpapoal |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in LocalGlobe's Portfolio
5 of LocalGlobe's portfolio companies have become public. Figma got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Jul 2025 at marketcap of $13.5B and Robinhood got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) at marketcap of $32B.Here are LocalGlobe's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 31, 2025 | - | - | 9245 | |
Jul 29, 2021 | - | - | 4957 | |
Jul 29, 2021 | - | - | 6960 | |
Jul 07, 2021 | Jan 27, 2012 | Seed | 3897 | |
Jun 18, 2014 | - | - | 5700 |
Acquired companies in LocalGlobe's Portfolio
77 companies from LocalGlobe's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Cable in Apr 2026 by Synctera for $*****.Here are LocalGlobe's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 14, 2026 | Feb 17, 2022 | Seed | 7455 | |
Jan 15, 2026 | May 22, 2024 | Seed | 3007 | |
Jan 06, 2026 | Oct 18, 2019 | Series A | 8740 | |
Dec 01, 2025 | - | - | 2645 | |
Nov 04, 2025 | Nov 30, 2020 | Series A | 9463 |
Team profile of LocalGlobe
LocalGlobe has a team of 37 members including 24 Partners, 5 Venture Partners and 3 Principals located in United Kingdom, United States and 1 more location. LocalGlobe's team sits on the board of 3 companies.Here is a list of top team members in LocalGlobe:
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Co-investors of LocalGlobe
Over the past 14 years, 1544 investors have co-invested in LocalGlobe's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before LocalGlobe: Y Combinator, Europa and 279 others have invested in rounds before LocalGlobe. There are 8 companies where Y Combinator has invested before LocalGlobe and 7 companies where Europa has invested before LocalGlobe.
- Top Co-investors of LocalGlobe: 644 investors entered a company along with LocalGlobe. These include investors like Entrepreneur First (11 companies).
- Invested after LocalGlobe: A total of 619 investors have invested in LocalGlobe's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Latitude (7 companies), Octopus Ventures (7 companies) and SVB (5 companies).
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