Praetura Ventures Overview
Praetura Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Manchester, UK, focusing on early-stage investments in high-growth sectors. The firm emphasizes providing 'more than money' by offering hands-on support through its Operational Partner Programme, connecting founders with experienced professionals from companies like Apple, The Co-op, AO, Social Chain, and OSTC. Praetura Ventures has a strong commitment to the North of England, with two-thirds of its portfolio based in the region. The firm has invested in over 33 companies, including notable names like Peak AI, XR Games, Culture Shift, BankiFi, LCC, and Modern Milkman. In 2025, Praetura Ventures announced a merger with Par Equity to form PXN Ventures, aiming to build a world-class investor for the North.
Is Praetura 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 Praetura Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Praetura Ventures
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 5 / 14
- Australia and New Zealand 2 / 5
Customer types
- B2B
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed
First ticket size
£150,000 - £200,000
Contact information
Portfolio Analyst
Joe Ball
Non Executive Director
Darren Carter
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
David Foreman
Investment Manager
Jessica Jackson
CEO
Nelson Jordan
How to approach funds like Praetura Ventures
When approaching Praetura Ventures, founders should highlight how their business can benefit from and actively engage with hands-on, operational support. Demonstrate openness to leveraging the firm’s network of seasoned operators and show a clear plan for scaling within or from the North of England. Articulate how your team’s ambition and adaptability align with Praetura’s collaborative, partnership-driven approach, and be ready to discuss how you’ll make the most of their value-add resources beyond capital.
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