DSW Ventures
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2019
AUM
$5 M
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
$10-50 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Seed,
Series A
Investment Stage
IPO,
Mergers and Aquisitions,
MBO,
Private Sales
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
DSW Ventures is a national firm of seed and early-stage venture capital investment specialists focusing on regional UK growth businesses. We invest in technology and tech-led businesses with talented founders and a highly-scalable market position.
Our typical investment is for £300,000 to over £1 million.
Our team of highly-experienced investors are passionate about empowering UK regional entrepreneurial talent. We go beyond being just ‘the money’ and add genuine value to our investments.
Industry
Region of investment
DSW Ventures Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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DSW Ventures SEIS Fund 2:
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Technology
Energy
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Pre-seed
Seed
|
Europe
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$5-10 m
|
$3 M
|
March 2025
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Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Software
Deeptech
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Pre-seed
Seed
|
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$2 M
|
May 2023
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FAQs about DSW Ventures
Where is DSW Ventures located?
DSW Ventures is located in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
When was DSW Ventures founded?
DSW Ventures was founded in 2019.
What sectors and industries does DSW Ventures invest in?
DSW Ventures invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), SaaS, Software, Financial Services, Technology, Energy, Deeptech.
What is DSW Ventures geographical focus of investments?
DSW Ventures invests in companies and startups in Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does DSW Ventures typically invest in?
DSW Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of DSW Ventures investment?
DSW Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for DSW Ventures?
DSW Ventures has around $5m assets under management.
When was DSW Ventures last fund created?
DSW Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2025-03-12