About MVK Group
MVK Group is a venture capital firm founded in 2015. It is primarily based out of London, United Kingdom. As of Nov 2021, MVK Group has invested in 7 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in United Kingdom based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from EdTech to Consumer and Media & Entertainment. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Plant Based News Overall, MVK Group portfolio has seen 1 acquisition, namely LoveRaw. A lot of funds co-invest with MVK Group, with names like Veg Capital sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. MVK Group has team of 5 people.Key Metrics
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MVK Group's List of Top Investments
MVK Group has a portfolio of 7 companies. Their most notable investments are in Purezza and iNSTRUCKO.Their portfolio spans across United Kingdom and South Africa. They have invested in EdTech, Consumer, Media & Entertainment and 3 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by MVK Group:1. Purezza
Provider of vegan Italian-inspired cuisine and pizza. It offers a menu featuring pizza, pasta, salads, and desserts, all made with sustainably sourced ingredients. The company prioritizes environmentally conscious practices, including minimizing waste and using plant-based proteins. The restaurant aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for diners of all sizes and occasions. A focus on creating delicious, innovative plant-based food is central to the business model.
Key facts about Purezza
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Brighton (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $3.22M
- Employee Count: 87 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Veg Capital, Sentient Ventures and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jun 06, 2023, $*****
2. BRIGHT
Online platform offering eco-friendly products across multiple categories. The platform provides a selection of sustainable and environmentally conscious products for everyday use. It helps users access items ranging from home essentials to personal care and lifestyle products.
Key facts about BRIGHT
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Deadpooled
- Total Funding till date: $231K
- Employee Count: 8 as on Nov 30, 2022
- Investors: BRAN Investments and MVK Group
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Apr 05, 2018, $*****
One Third Stories creates educational bed-time stories for kids to teach them foreign languages. Has opened a competition for kids where they can send their creative stories in French German and Spanish.
Key facts about One Third Stories
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $836K
- Employee Count: 2 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Nottingham Technology Ventures, Virgin Start Up and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 21, 2020, $*****
4. iNSTRUCKO
Online platform providing English lessons for kids. It provides critical thinking, life skills, LSRW, handwriting, enriching grammar, vocabulary, confidence builder, emotional intelligence, and many more. It also provides one-to-one learning, an international lesson plan, internationally vetted teachers, and many more.
Key facts about iNSTRUCKO
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £0 - £1M as on Apr 30, 2025
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2M
- Employee Count: 61 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Virgin, MVK Group and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jul 23, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Online platform providing news on plants. The platform provides news on vegans, ethical consumerism, sustainability and the plant-based lifestyle, and more. It monetizes through display advertisement.
Key facts about Plant Based News
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $1.56M
- Employee Count: 4 as on Feb 28, 2025
- Investors: Kale United, Veg Capital and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Nov 09, 2021, $*****
MVK Group's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
MVK Group has invested in 7 companies over the last 6 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Plant Based News and most recent follow-on round was in iNSTRUCKO.MVK Group's Investments by Stage
MVK Group has made 3 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $1.91M.MVK Group's Investments by Sector
MVK Group has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, EdTech, Food and Agriculture, Media & Entertainment and Sustainability Tech. Notably, it has invested in 5 Consumer (B2C) companies, 4 Tech companies and 1 Software company.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 1 |
EdTech | 1 |
Food and Agriculture | 1 |
Media & Entertainment | 1 |
Sustainability Tech | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
MVK Group's Investments by Geography
MVK Group has made most investments in United Kingdom (3).MVK Group's recent investments
MVK Group has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by MVK Group:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Nov 09, 2021 | United Kingdom | Seed | 5038 | [+2] | |
Jul 23, 2021 | United Kingdom | Seed | 4567 | - | |
Dec 04, 2020 | United Kingdom | Seed | 2040 | ||
Nov 11, 2020 | United Kingdom | Seed | 7618 |
Acquired companies in MVK Group's Portfolio
1 company from MVK Group's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was LoveRaw in Apr 2025 by Smart Organic for $*****.Here are MVK Group's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 29, 2025 | - | - | 1801 |
Team profile of MVK Group
MVK Group has a team of 5 members.Co-investors of MVK Group
Over the past 6 years, 6 investors have co-invested in MVK Group's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before MVK Group: BRAN Investments has invested before MVK Group.
- Top Co-investors of MVK Group: 4 investors entered a company along with MVK Group. These include investors like Veg Capital (2 companies).
- Invested after MVK Group: Sentient Ventures (1 company) is the only investor which has invested in MVK Group's portfolio after their investments.
Recent News related to MVK Group
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MVK Capital JV Buys Minneapolis-Area Shopping CenterCommercial Property Executive•Mar 03, 2023•MVK Group, True North Investments, Mid-America, DRA Advisors
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Online Language Learning Platform Instrucko Raises $1M in Pre-Series A RoundEdTechReview•Jul 26, 2021•iNSTRUCKO, MVK Group
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iNSTRUCKO raises undisclosed funds in pre-Series A roundTechStory•Dec 06, 2020•iNSTRUCKO, MVK Group, Virgin
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iNSTRUCKO EdTech Company Raises Pre Series A Funding from a Clutch of Global InvestorsSMEStreet.in•Dec 04, 2020•iNSTRUCKO, Virgin, MVK Group
