Sixth Wave Ventures Overview

Sixth Wave Ventures is a UK-based investment group focused on early-stage companies developing proprietary technologies to tackle fundamental global challenges using science-based approaches. They provide startups with access to early-stage investment and expert non-executive directors, mentors, and advisors. The firm operates through the Sixth Wave Angel Group (SWAG), comprising 25-30 high-net-worth individuals and sophisticated investors, each committing a minimum of £50,000 per annum, with most investing between £100,000 and £250,000 across 10 deals. This group collectively invests £2.5-3 million annually to initiate funding rounds and benefit from discounted valuations. Additionally, Sixth Wave Ventures collaborates with institutional investors through the Sixth Wave Investor Partners network and offers strategic guidance via the Sixth Wave Advisory Team, consisting of 15-20 non-executive directors and domain experts who provide quarterly reviews and strategic planning to ensure portfolio companies achieve key objectives and enhance their valuations.

Is Sixth Wave 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 Sixth Wave Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.

Sixth Wave Ventures

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Western Europe 1 / 14

Product type

  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Software-enabled hardware
  • Materials

Industries / verticals

  • BioTech & Life Sciences
  • Energy
  • Materials Science
  • Waste Management / Recycling

Stages

Pre-seed, Seed

First ticket size

£50,000 - £250,000

How to approach funds like Sixth Wave Ventures

When engaging with Sixth Wave Ventures, founders should highlight the defensibility and scalability of their proprietary technology, as well as the tangible impact their solution has on pressing global issues. Demonstrating a clear path to value inflection points and openness to strategic input from experienced advisors will resonate, given the firm's hands-on, milestone-driven approach. Articulate how your team leverages scientific expertise to create differentiated outcomes, and be prepared to discuss how you will collaborate with both angel and institutional investors throughout your growth journey.

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