Praetura Ventures
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2011
AUM
$310 M
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Investor profile last updated: 12 May, 2025
Profile
Praetura are a venture capital firm in the North West, who invest in early-stage businesses and provide 'more than money' support.
We have developed a reputation for being a supportive and proactive investor who injects more than just capital. We can evidence the value from our differentiated approach from both investment returns and testament from our portfolio companies.
Our partnered entrepreneurs embrace the shoulder to shoulder Praetura approach and utilise our experience and resource to maximise their businesses’ potential.
Your capital is at risk.
Praetura Ventures Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 817345).
Industry
Praetura Ventures Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Healthcare Services
SaaS
Software
AI
Technology
Cybersecurity
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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Europe
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$5-10 m
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$19 M
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June 2019
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Praetura EIS 2020 Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Healthcare Services
SaaS
Software
MedTech
Technology
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
|
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$8 M
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February 2020
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GMC Life Sciences Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Biotechnology
Healthcare Services
AI
MedTech
Technology
Life Sciences
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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Europe
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$5-10 m
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$21 M
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May 2022
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FAQs about Praetura Ventures
Is Praetura Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
Praetura Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Where is Praetura Ventures located?
Praetura Ventures is located in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
When was Praetura Ventures founded?
Praetura Ventures was founded in 2011.
What sectors and industries does Praetura Ventures invest in?
Praetura Ventures invests in companies and startups in E-commerce/Marketplace, Financial Services, Fintech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Industrial, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Other, Real Estate, Retail, SaaS, Security, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, Blockchain/Crypto, AI, Life Sciences, Energy, HealthTech, TravelTech, Software, Technology, Cybersecurity, MedTech, Biotechnology.
What is Praetura Ventures geographical focus of investments?
Praetura Ventures invests in companies and startups in Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Praetura Ventures typically invest in?
Praetura Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Praetura Ventures investment?
Praetura Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Praetura Ventures?
Praetura Ventures has around $310m assets under management.
When was Praetura Ventures last fund created?
Praetura Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2022-05-17
What are the contacts of Praetura Ventures?
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