DSW Ventures Overview
DSW Ventures is a start-up and early-stage venture capital firm focusing on high-potential businesses based in the UK regions. They invest funds on behalf of British Business Investments, family offices, and angel investors looking to benefit from SEIS and EIS tax reliefs. The firm is part of DSW Capital plc, with a Manchester-based team operating across the UK through the group’s regional offices.
Is DSW Ventures the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with DSW Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
DSW Ventures
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 1 / 14
Product type
- Software
- Software-enabled hardware
- Consumer goods
- Drugs / Pharma
Industries / verticals
- AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
- Consumer Electronics & Smart Home (non-wearable)
- Developer Tools & Platforms
- Digital & Consumer health
- E-commerce / Retail
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
£100,000 - £3,000,000
Contact information
Chairman
Richard Bamford
Partner
Keith Benson
Investment Manager
Emma Cassidy
Investment Committee Members
Martin Cvo
Partner
Doug Quinn
How to approach funds like DSW Ventures
When approaching DSW Ventures, founders should highlight strong regional traction and a clear path to scalable growth, especially if leveraging unique market insights or networks outside London. Demonstrating a robust understanding of SEIS/EIS structuring and how it benefits both the business and investors can set you apart. Emphasize your team’s ability to execute in underserved UK markets and your readiness for hands-on, partnership-driven support.
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