About Pentland Ventures
Pentland Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1932. It is primarily based out of London, United Kingdom. As of Jun 2026, Pentland Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 9 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 HealthTech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series B round of Seat Unique A lot of funds co-invest with Pentland Ventures, with names like HV Capital sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Pentland Ventures has team of 2 people.Key Metrics
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Seed, Series A & 2 more
Deals in last 12 months
Pentland Ventures' List of Top Investments
Pentland Ventures has a portfolio of 9 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, HealthTech, Consumer and 10 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 2 more. Here is the list of top investments by Pentland Ventures:1. 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)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $66.4M
- Employee Count: 153 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: DST Global, Jigsaw and 33 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 10, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Oqc Tech
Developer of quantum computing hardware for commercial and research applications. These systems function as co-processors integrated with classical computing infrastructure to perform complex calculations. The hardware architecture utilizes physical qubits to execute gate operations for computational tasks. Access to these systems is provided through cloud environments and direct deployment within data centers. The technology supports the development of algorithms for various technical and scientific fields.
Key facts about Oqc Tech
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Reading (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $500M
- Employee Count: 148 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Lansdowne Partners, SBI Investment and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 03, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. 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 A
- Total Funding till date: $38.5M
- Employee Count: 142 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: JamJar Investments, Exor and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 31, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
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: 70 as on May 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: 35 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: VMG Partners, Lerer Hippeau and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 19, 2026, $*****
Pentland Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Pentland Ventures has invested in 9 companies over the last 7 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 2 investments, while as of Jun 2026, it has made 3 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Seat Unique and most recent follow-on round was in Windmill.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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 4 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.03M, 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 | 4 |
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 Food and Agriculture. Notably, it has invested in 7 Tech companies, 5 Consumer (B2C) companies, 5 Software companies and at least 4 companies focusing on Enterprise (B2B).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 5 |
Enterprise Applications | 4 |
Consumer Goods | 3 |
High Tech | 3 |
Food and Agriculture | 2 |
Others | 13 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Pentland Ventures' Investments by Geography
Pentland Ventures has made most investments in United Kingdom (4), followed by United States where it has made 4 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | 4 |
United States | 4 |
India | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Pentland Ventures' recent investments
Pentland Ventures has made 3 investments in 2026 so far. Seat Unique and Oqc Tech 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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Jun 22, 2026 | United Kingdom | Series B | 9750 | [+3] | |
Jun 03, 2026 | United Kingdom | Series C | 6784 | [+10] | |
May 19, 2026 | United States | Series B | 8962 | [+3] | |
Jul 31, 2025 | United Kingdom | Series A | 8788 | [+6] | |
Mar 21, 2025 | India | Seed | 7620 | [+3] |
Team profile of Pentland Ventures
Pentland Ventures has a team of 2 members located in United Kingdom. Pentland Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Pentland Ventures
Over the past 7 years, 79 investors have co-invested in Pentland Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Pentland Ventures: Laurence Modiano, Steve Whyman and 32 others have invested in rounds before Pentland Ventures. There is 1 company where Laurence Modiano has invested before Pentland Ventures and 1 company where Steve Whyman has invested before Pentland Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Pentland Ventures: 35 investors entered a company along with Pentland Ventures. These include investors like HV Capital (1 company).
- Invested after Pentland Ventures: A total of 10 investors have invested in Pentland Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Yttrium (1 company), yeti.capital (1 company) and Super Angel (1 company).
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