Waterspring Ventures
Overview
Waterspring Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2021 with a focus on investing in businesses across the UK, with a particular emphasis on Wales. The firm operates as the venture capital arm of a family office and runs an Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) Fund. It aims to address the equity gap for early-stage companies in UK regions often overlooked by investors. Waterspring typically invests in 2-3 new companies per year, targeting sectors such as high-value manufacturing, sustainability, consumer, TV production, and tech-enabled industries.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
waterspring.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distil.ai | Feb 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Tourhub | Oct 2023 | Seed | Lead |
| Hexigone Inhibitors | Apr 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Distil.ai | Feb 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Waterspring Ventures based?
Waterspring Ventures is headquartered in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.
When was Waterspring Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Waterspring Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Waterspring Ventures have?
Waterspring Ventures has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Waterspring Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Distil.ai, Tourhub, Hexigone Inhibitors, Distil.ai.
What was Waterspring Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Waterspring Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Distil.ai in 2025.
What sectors does Waterspring Ventures focus on?
Waterspring Ventures focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Waterspring Ventures focus on?
Waterspring Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.