Playfair Capital Overview

Playfair Capital is a sector-agnostic venture capital firm focused exclusively on pre-seed investing. Established in 2013 and headquartered in London, the firm adopts a high-conviction, low-volume approach, making approximately six investments per year. Playfair Capital partners with visionary founders who exhibit hustle, heart, and humility, aiming to build durable foundations for growth. The firm has a strong track record, with a 78% graduation rate from pre-seed to Series A, significantly outperforming the industry average. Since its inception, Playfair's portfolio companies have collectively raised over $3 billion in follow-on capital from leading global funds. The firm is committed to supporting its portfolio through subsequent funding rounds, reserving 60% of its fund for follow-on investments and having the capacity to invest up to £5 million per company. Playfair Capital also emphasizes diversity and inclusion within the startup ecosystem, notably through initiatives like the Female Founder Office Hours, which supports female-led, technology-based companies in Europe.

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Playfair Capital

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Baltics
  • Nordics
  • Western Europe
  • Southern Europe
  • Central Eastern Europe

Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Pre-seed

First ticket size

£100,000 - £1,500,000

How to approach funds like Playfair Capital

When reaching out to Playfair Capital, founders should highlight their clarity of vision and demonstrate a deep understanding of the problem they are solving, as well as their unique approach to building a scalable solution. Emphasize your team's resilience and ability to execute, as Playfair values founders who can navigate early-stage ambiguity and show evidence of strong founder-market fit. Articulate how your startup can achieve significant traction with limited resources, and be prepared to discuss your long-term ambition and how you plan to leverage Playfair’s hands-on support and network.

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