LocalGlobe
Location on request · Invests in Europe; UK; Global · Website
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Exceptional founders with strong conviction deserve capital, mentorship, and partnership from day one. We back category-defining companies at the earliest stages.
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No late-stage only investors, no passive capital providers
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~1 month
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
2 contacts on file
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Figma is a collaborative interface design tool that allows users to design, prototype, and collaborate on projects in real-time.
Wise provides an international account for sending, spending, and converting money across borders with transparency and speed.
Robinhood is a financial services company that offers commission-free trading in stocks, options, and cryptocurrencies, aiming to democratize finance for all.
TravelPerk is an AI-powered platform that simplifies business travel management by integrating travel bookings, expense management, and invoice processing into a single solution, aiming to reduce the administrative burden on companies.
HiBob is an all-in-one HR platform that simplifies complex HR processes, automates tasks, and provides real-time analytics to enhance employee engagement and streamline payroll management.
Cleo is an AI financial assistant that helps users manage their money by analyzing spending habits, providing personalized guidance, and automating savings goals.
Via is an international employment platform that helps businesses hire and pay international teams with on-the-ground employment support in 12 top talent markets worldwide. It offers global Employer of Record (EOR) solutions, emphasizing local preferences and compliance.
Melio is an easy bill paying service for businesses that allows users to pay vendors, contractors, and any business bill online. It offers accounts payable and receivable solutions, enabling businesses to send invoices and receive payments seamlessly.
YouPic is an AI-powered platform that empowers photographers to showcase their work, get discovered globally, and utilize advanced AI tools for image transformation and monetization. The platform emphasizes creativity and quality, offering a community for photography enthusiasts to connect and grow.
Spore.Bio has developed a rapid microbiological testing technology that utilizes AI and biophotonics to detect and quantify bacteria within minutes, aimed at enhancing quality control in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics manufacturing.
Phoenix Court relies on customer consent for using personal data. They highlight the importance of consent in their investment in Yapily and AI in medical care.
Jobs at OpenX, Automata, and Faculty are available at jobs.phoenixcourt.vc. Positions include Product Design, Account Management, and Cyber Security. Senior roles in AI, machine learning, and finance are also listed.
Recent activity
- Apr 2026
BioOrbit
Seed · Co-Lead
- Apr 2026
Trent AI
Seed · Lead
- Jan 2026
Anzen Industries
Pre-Seed · Lead
- Nov 2025
Modulight Biotherapeutics
Seed · Lead
- Oct 2025
CoMind
Series A · Participated
- Oct 2025
Spore.Bio
Pre-Seed · Lead
- Sep 2025
Electric Twin
Seed · Lead
LocalGlobe in the news
Axios
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Ex-LocalGlobe trio plots new VC firm
26 days ago
Sifted
Ex-LocalGlobe trio plots new VC firm
26 days ago
Startups Magazine
Bootstrap 4F deploys first capital from Women Backing Women Fund of Funds
2 months ago
EU-Startups
Paris' baCta raises €7 million to use microorganisms as programmable molecular factories for industrial ingredients
6 months ago
UKTN
Biomanufacturing startup Anzen Industries secures £2m
7 months ago
Sifted
LocalGlobe, Jaan Tallinn and Guardian owner: Who will make money from the $1bn Faculty acquisition?
7 months ago
Failory
Top 151 Venture Capital Firms in London (2026)
8 months ago
AlleyWatch
The 8 Largest NYC Tech Startup Funding Rounds of November 2025
9 months ago
Sifted
Partners leave LocalGlobe as firm nears close of latest funds
10 months ago
Fortune
Exclusive: Stablecoin startup Noah raises $22 million, adds Adyen vet as cofounder
Jun 2025
NFTgators
Stablecoin Startup Noah Bags $22M in a Seed Round Led by LocalGlobe
Jun 2025
UKTN
18-year-old founder closes pre-seed funding round for AI startup - UKTN
May 2025
FinTech Global
Hexa secures €29m financing from European banks to drive startup expansion
Mar 2025
Crunchbase News
VCs Are ‘Knowledge Gatekeeping,’ And It’s Holding Back Diversity
May 2024
Sifted
LocalGlobe tops list of most successful ‘unicorn backers’ in EMEA
Oct 2023
Sifted
Yvonne Bajela joins LocalGlobe as partner
Oct 2022
Fortune
The new Palo Alto? Europe’s VC scene is heating up as unicorns surge in the region
Jun 2022
Tech Funding News
LocalGlobe becomes the Phoenix Court Group, with $500M to create a values-based New Palo Alto
Jun 2022
UKTN
Phoenix Court Group rises from LocalGlobe rebrand with £407m fund
Jun 2022
Forbes
Seed Investor LocalGlobe Morphs Into Lifestage VC, Phoenix Court Group And Eyes Europe’s “New Palo Alto”
Jun 2022
TechCrunch
LocalGlobe becomes Phoenix Court Group, hits $500M first close for new funds, adds an Impact twist
Jun 2022
Crunchbase News
European Investor LocalGlobe Changes Name To Phoenix Court Group, Closes $500M Fund
Jun 2022
Sifted
LocalGlobe launches new scaleup fund to go to IPO and beyond
Jun 2022
Business Insider
Saul Klein's VC Firm LocalGlobe Rebrands and Raises $500 Million
Jun 2022
Business Insider
Google Backed Fintech Firm Payaut After Seeing This Pitch Deck
Apr 2022
Business Insider
How I Ensured Half the Investors in My Startup Were Women
Apr 2022
techcrunch.com
Personalized menopause platform Vira Health raises £1.5M from LocalGlobe, MMC Ventures
Jul 2021
TechCrunch
With two new funds, LocalGlobe has more latitude than ever
Apr 2021
Business Insider
This buzzy London insurtech that wants to 'change the fundamentals of insurance' just raised $4.7 million from top VCs
Feb 2020
AgFunderNews
Transforming a 10,000 Year Old industry: Why LocalGlobe Invested in Breedr
Mar 2019
Yahoo Finance UK
Sources: LocalGlobe seeking to raise $200m follow-on fund
Nov 2018
TechCrunch
LocalGlobe, the London seed-stage VC, is raising a new fund aimed at Series B
Nov 2018
calcalistech.com
Cyber Insurance Startup At-Bay Raises $6 Million
Nov 2017
TechCrunch
General Partner Ophelia Brown has left LocalGlobe
Apr 2017
Business Insider
Index Ventures has lost 2 investors to a venture capital fund that's run by one of London's most entrepreneurial families
Mar 2016
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