About Pentland Ventures
Pentland Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1932. It is primarily based out of London, United Kingdom. As of Oct 2026, Pentland Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 11 companies, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in United Kingdom based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Auto Tech and HealthTech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series B round of Sava A lot of funds co-invest with Pentland Ventures, with names like Active Partners sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Pentland Ventures has team of 4 people.Key Metrics
Pentland Ventures' List of Top Investments
Pentland Ventures has a portfolio of 11 companies. Their most notable investments are in Gideon and Sava.Their portfolio spans across United Kingdom, United States and India. They have invested in High Tech, Auto Tech, HealthTech and 11 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 2 more. Here is the list of top investments by Pentland Ventures:
1. Sava
Developer of minimally invasive, multi-molecule biosensors for continuous health monitoring. The biosensors gather data from just beneath the skin, providing real-time insights into various molecules. This technology enables continuous monitoring of health parameters, transitioning from episodic testing to continuous data streams accessible via a connected platform. The platform is designed for affordability and scalability, aiming to make advanced health monitoring accessible to a wider population. The sensors are engineered for comfort and accuracy, utilizing a multi-sensor architecture allowing for expansion beyond glucose monitoring to include other key biomarkers.
Key facts about Sava
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $74.5M
- Employee Count: 162 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: JamJar Investments, Exor and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Oct 09, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Zencargo
Provider of digital freight forwarding and supply chain management services. Operations include the coordination of ocean, air, road, and rail transport for international cargo shipments. The business utilizes software to manage documentation, track inventory levels, and monitor shipment progress. Additional functions involve the analysis of logistics data to assist with inventory forecasting and the identification of transport routes. The service facilitates the movement of goods across borders while providing visibility into the status of freight throughout the transit process.
Key facts about Zencargo
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £50M - £100M as on Dec 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $66.4M
- Employee Count: 159 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: HV Capital, DST Global and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 10, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Healf
Online retailer offering multi-category eco-friendly products. The product catalog includes bath & beauty, aromatherapy, tea & coffee, oral care, meditation cushions, eye covers, books & planners, yoga mats, workout accessories, food supplements, and more. The platform also allows users to join their community platform to attend seminars on healthy living.
Key facts about Healf
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.4M
- Employee Count: 214 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: JamJar Investments, IRIS and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Aug 31, 2026, $*****
4. Seat Unique
Provider of VIP tickets and hospitality packages for live events. They offer access to premium experiences at sports, music, and cultural events. The company facilitates access to official hospitality and VIP tickets. It aims to make live experiences more accessible to fans.
Key facts about Seat Unique
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £0 - £1M as on Apr 30, 2019
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $54.4M
- Employee Count: 71 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Dust Road Ventures, Hearst and 37 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jun 22, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Brami
Internet-first brand offering pasta and more. Its product offering includes pasta, lupini dips, lupini beans, and more.
Key facts about Brami
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Carlsbad (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $39.8M
- Employee Count: 41 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Lerer Hippeau, VMG Partners and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 19, 2026, $*****
Pentland Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Pentland Ventures has invested in 11 companies over the last 7 years, with an average of 2 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 3 investments, while as of Oct 2026, it has made 5 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Healf and most recent follow-on round was in Sava.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Pentland Ventures' Investments by Stage
Pentland Ventures has made 6 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $1.64M, 2 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $19.5M, 2 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $29.7M and 1 investment in Series C stage with an average round size of $350M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 6 |
Series A | 2 |
Series B | 2 |
Series C | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Pentland Ventures' Investments by Sector
Pentland Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Enterprise Applications, Consumer Goods, High Tech and Transportation and Logistics Tech. Notably, it has invested in 9 Tech companies, 6 Consumer (B2C) companies, 5 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 5 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 5 |
Enterprise Applications | 5 |
Consumer Goods | 3 |
High Tech | 3 |
Transportation and Logistics Tech | 3 |
Others | 16 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Pentland Ventures' Investments by Geography
Pentland Ventures has made most investments in United Kingdom (5), followed by United States where it has made 4 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | 5 |
United States | 4 |
India | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Pentland Ventures' recent investments
Pentland Ventures has made 5 investments in 2026 so far. Sava and Healf are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Pentland Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Oct 09, 2026 | United Kingdom | Series B | 2983 | [+4] | |
Aug 31, 2026 | United Kingdom | Seed | 5732 | [+3] | |
Jun 22, 2026 | United Kingdom | Series B | 3085 | [+3] | |
Jun 03, 2026 | United Kingdom | Series C | 2080 | [+10] | |
May 19, 2026 | United States | Series B | 2794 | [+3] |
Team profile of Pentland Ventures
Pentland Ventures has a team of 4 members including 3 Principals located in United Kingdom. Pentland Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Pentland Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Principal | London | - | - | |
Principal | London | - | - | |
Principal | London | - | - |
Co-investors of Pentland Ventures
Over the past 7 years, 87 investors have co-invested in Pentland Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Pentland Ventures: IIML EIC, Balderton Capital and 33 others have invested in rounds before Pentland Ventures. There are 2 companies where IIML EIC has invested before Pentland Ventures and 1 company where Balderton Capital has invested before Pentland Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Pentland Ventures: 40 investors entered a company along with Pentland Ventures. These include investors like Active Partners (2 companies).
- Invested after Pentland Ventures: A total of 12 investors have invested in Pentland Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Ascensia (1 company), Simplyhealth (1 company) and Yttrium (1 company).
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