Eden Ventures

Eden Ventures invests in technology companies in the UK and Ireland.

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About Eden Ventures VC fund

Founded:
2002
Number of funds:
1
Number of investments:
69
Number of exits:
17
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Organization type:
Venture Capital

How Eden Ventures VC fund invests

Average ticket size:
4.76M USD
Smallest investment:
294K USD
Biggest investment:
14.6M USD
Would lead round:
Yes
Would coinvest:
Yes
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Portfolio - latest investments by Eden Ventures VC fund

Founders' reviews of Eden Ventures VC fund

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Flaky
While the rest of the partners may be trustworthy, a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link. Sadly our experience with Ben was poor. Lack of transparency, lack of commitment (he didn't show to a meeting leaving many startups disappointed) and improper communication (he directly contradicts everything the Eden website states in his one liners).
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Extremely Pleasant, Responsive, but Conservative
Eden is a small fund run by multiple serial entrepreneurs. Having pitched to them as an entrepreneur and consultant several times they have always taking our pitches very seriously, leaned forward and offered advice.
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Unethical and Untrustworthy?
We engaged in extended discussions with this firm via partner Ben Tompkins. Ultimately they declined to invest, although the conversation ended seemingly on a friendly and positive note.
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One of the Best VC's in the Uk
Nice guys with a great entrepreneurial background. Dealt with them a couple of times, they took the time to understand the proposition and the market and did not waste time once they were not convinced.
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New Partner: Peter Jones
Peter Jones became a fourth partner at Eden in January of this year.
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A West Coast Approach to European Start Ups
Recently closed with Eden and experience so far is very positive. Passionate, enthusiastic, strong on mentoring and, because of their entrepreneurial background, understand what we're going through and the support we need. Other portfolio companies report similarly positive outlook. Proactive approach similar to the West Coast outfits - much needed and very missing in Europe. They're also nice guys!
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Created by Entrepreneurs for Entrerpeneurs
Respected team of entrepreneurs who have now gone into investing their own as well as LP money. Clearly will be able to add value for any start up company by refining business model and keeping costs low. Good operating experience. Raised first fund just over a year ago so well worth pitching to. Interesting mix in current portfolio but focused on software.
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