Backed

Profile

Backed is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2015. The firm was established by Andre de Haes, who has a background in venture capital and entrepreneurship. Backed is known for its human-centric approach to investing, focusing on building strong relationships with founders. The team is composed of experienced investors and analysts who prioritize putting people first and seeking the truth in their investment decisions.

Backed invests primarily in seed-stage companies across Europe, with a focus on frontier technology sectors such as deep tech, gaming, and biotechnology. The firm typically invests between $500K and $5M per deal. Backed manages a $100M fund and has a history of successful investments, with many portfolio companies achieving unicorn status. The firm collaborates with strategic partners like Isomer Capital and Wunderland Capital.

Notable investments by Backed include Sky Mavis - a blockchain gaming company, Laguna Games - a gaming studio, and Foundries.io - an IoT platform. Other significant portfolio companies include Immutable - a blockchain gaming platform, and Legl - a legal tech company. These investments highlight Backed's commitment to supporting innovative and high-growth potential startups.