Backed
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2015
AUM
$50 M
Location
United Kingdom
$1-5 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Seed,
Series A
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 06 December, 2025
Profile
Backed is a €50m community-driven seed stage VC fund, based in London. In the two years since launching they have backed 25 rapidly scaling companies, building products loved by the millennial generation or solving deeply technical problems faced by the next generation. Over ninety percent of the companies they backed more than 9 months ago have already secured follow-on funding at an average valuation markup of 3x, raising from the best investors in Europe such as Index Ventures, and in the US such as Founders Fund.
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FAQs about Backed
Where is Backed located?
Backed is located in United Kingdom.
When was Backed founded?
Backed was founded in 2015.
What sectors and industries does Backed invest in?
Backed invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Fintech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Software, Foodtech, Industrial, SaaS.
What is Backed geographical focus of investments?
Backed invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Backed typically invest in?
Backed invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Backed investment?
Backed usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Backed?
Backed has around $50m assets under management.