Amadeus Capital Partners is a global technology investor backing early-stage and growth companies with international potential. Founded in 1997 by Anne Glover and Hermann Hauser, the firm has raised over $1 billion and invested in more than 190 companies across deep tech sectors including AI, cybersecurity, digital health, and quantum technologies. Headquartered in London with offices in Cambridge, Oxford, San Francisco, and São Paulo, Amadeus maintains a strong presence in global innovation hubs. One-third of its early-stage investment professionals are women, reflecting its commitment to diversity within its team and portfolio.

The firm follows three investment strategies: providing seed, start-up and scaleup capital for early stage companies with exceptional IP based in, or growing from the UK; primary and secondary investments in high-growth technology companies; and growth capital investments in tech-enabled consumer and business services in emerging markets. It is focused on AI & machine learning, online consumer services, cyber security, digital health and medical technology, digital media, enterprise SaaS, fintech, regtech and insurtech. 

The firm has offices in London, Cambridge, Oxford, San Francisco and São Paulo. It is a partner with the British Business Bank on the Enterprise Capital Fund programme. Its latest £110m Amadeus V Technology Fund includes a cornerstone commitment by British Patient Capital.

In 2024, Amadeus Capital Partners continues to focus on investing in transformative deep tech and AI-driven innovations, especially in sectors such as cybersecurity, digital health, and enterprise software. The firm raised an €80 million fund in collaboration with APEX Ventures, focusing on early-stage companies in Europe and Latin America, with a strong emphasis on technology-driven startups.

Between January 2017 and June 2024, it invested in 50 UK-based companies across 95 fundraising rounds. These businesses had an average turnover of £6 million and an estimated average of 59 employees.

One of their notable 2024 investments includes Riverlane, which raised $75 million to advance quantum computing solutions, a significant step in addressing global demand for quantum error correction technologies. Additionally, Amadeus has supported companies like Vertus Energy, which secured €8.75 million in seed funding to push forward renewable energy solutions in Europe. These investments highlight Amadeus’ commitment to fostering groundbreaking technologies that aim to have a global impact

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