Backing the Non-Obvious
We believe the best companies come from founders who see what others miss—those who challenge assumptions, think across industries, and build products that create genuine delight.
We invest early, think long-term, and partner deeply with founders building something remarkable.
Stage
Pre-Seed to Seed
Initial Investment
Up to £50K
Geography
UK • Europe
About Curio Ventures
Curio Ventures is a London-based investment collective. Founded by five partners from the London Business School Executive MBA programme, each bringing distinct perspectives from technology, cybersecurity, finance, and global operations.
We're London-based, rooted in the LBS ecosystem, and global by nature. Our backgrounds span industries, geographies, and functional domains—giving us a genuinely cross-industry view of what's possible.
We're operators who've built and scaled companies, navigated complex markets, and understand what it takes to turn ideas into lasting businesses.
Our Philosophy
Four principles guide how we think about companies, founders, and building lasting value.
Visionary
We back founders who see the world differently. Those who identify non-obvious opportunities, question conventional wisdom, and have the conviction to pursue ideas others overlook.
Remarkable
Inspired by Purple Cow philosophy, we invest in companies that create genuine "wow" moments. Products worth talking about. Experiences that stand out in crowded markets.
Depth
We favour long-term thinking, substance, and insight over hype and momentum. The best companies are built through deep understanding, not surface-level pattern matching.
Founder First
We invest in founders and ideas, not polished pitches. We care about how you think, what you've learned, and why you see the world the way you do.
What We Back
We invest in remarkable companies shaping how people think, work, and experience the world. Sector-agnostic, but insight-led.
Non-obvious ideas
Insights that challenge assumptions and see opportunities others miss.
Cross-industry thinking
Founders who connect dots across sectors and apply insights unexpectedly.
Founder insight
Deep, earned knowledge from lived experience and genuine curiosity.
Remarkable products
Products that create meaningful customer impact and genuine delight.
Areas of Interest
More Than Capital
We don't just write cheques. We roll up our sleeves. Capital is table stakes—what matters is the strategic support, operator network, and hands-on guidance we bring to help you scale.
Strategic Partnership
We're in the trenches with you—advising on strategy, market positioning, and critical decisions. Not passive investors, but active partners.
Operator Network
Access our curated network of experienced executives, founders, and sector specialists who've scaled companies before.
Advisory Support
From go-to-market strategy to operational scaling, we provide hands-on guidance through our advisory layer of trusted operators.
Warm Introductions
We open doors—to customers, talent, partners, and follow-on investors. Our network becomes your network.
Platform Development
We help build the foundations—recruiting support, commercial partnerships, and operational infrastructure to accelerate your growth.
Aligned Capital
Patient, long-term capital from operators who understand early-stage building. We think in years, not quarters.
How We Work
We optimise for conviction, not deal volume. Here's what that looks like—no theatre, no games.
Get in Touch
If you're building something remarkable and think we might be a good fit, we'd like to hear from you. We read every message and respond thoughtfully.
hello@curioventures.vc