Pond Ventures

Pond Ventures is an investment firm that provides venture capital and investments for tech startups and companies.

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About Pond Ventures VC fund

Founded:
2005
Number of funds:
3
Number of investments:
35
Number of exits:
12
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Organization type:
Venture Capital

How Pond Ventures VC fund invests

Portfolio - latest investments by Pond Ventures VC fund

Founders' reviews of Pond Ventures VC fund

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Had to Chase Down for a Pass
Pitched Kent and Richard separately on a US based deal. Was told upfront that Pond's focus is primary EU given the goals of it's LPs and the bar is very high for N. American companies seeking funding from their firm. Kent is straight forward and asked reasonable questions. Met with Richard who said ( and I quote ), "We don't mess around. We'll give you an investment decision within a week or two". Of course that decision would be whether to move on to diligence or not.
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Charles Irving Pond Ventures
Charming man, looking for right partners, great connections in the City of London
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Good Reputation
Good reputation around the UK start-up community.
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Only One Type of Fish in This Pond
Very deep in anything semiconductor but have the right team to back any proposition in this space. Unfortunately not too keen on anything else. Jamie Urquhart is a legend in the chip industry having been part of original team of ARM. Kent Godfrey is also well respected from his numerous years in industry. Very open in wanting to talk to entrepreneurs without a business plan which is refreshing.
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