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Investor profile
Freston Ventures
Venture capitalLimited partner
Founded 2011 · London, United Kingdom
Venture capital
5 Companies backed directlyLimited partner
5 Fund managers backed as LP01 · Background
Who Freston Ventures is.
- Historical Background
- Freston Ventures was founded by Sir Charles Dunstone and Roger Taylor, who previously founded Carphone Warehouse, TalkTalk, and Best Buy Mobile. The firm was established to leverage the founders' personal capital and entrepreneurial experience to support other businesses.
- Source of Capital
- Freston Ventures manages angel investments on behalf of Sir Charles Dunstone. The firm uses the personal capital of its founders to invest in companies.
- Allocation Strategy
- The firm's focus is on venture capital and angel investments. Freston Ventures has a direct investment strategy that includes backing startups, engaging in joint ventures, and investing in other funds, with a preference for consumer-facing brands in the United Kingdom. The firm aims to support entrepreneurs who are dedicated to improving the lives of their consumers.
02 · Fund commitments
The funds Freston Ventures backs.
Freston Ventures is a limited partner in 5 funds. 1 of them place in the Power Law Investor Ranking; those lead, best-ranked first.
03 · Allocation
How Freston Ventures’ fund book is spread.
The 5 funds Freston Ventures backs, by where the manager is headquartered and how many funds that manager has raised.
Where those managers are based
By fund headquarters.
- Europe 5100%
United Kingdom 5
05 · Direct investments
The companies Freston Ventures backs directly.
Freston Ventures holds 5 companies directly, separate from the funds it commits to as a limited partner.
06 · Other LPs
Other LPs.
Other LPs in the Power Law LP ranking, closest to Freston Ventures by combined power-law score — Europe first, then the nearest worldwide.
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Shasta Ventures
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Uberior Investments
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