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Vala Capital
Venture capital · London, United Kingdom · Europe
Vala Capital is a sustainable venture builder that invests in and supports early-stage UK start-ups with capital, mentoring and hands-on operational help. It runs EIS portfolios and makes its capital conditional on portfolio companies committing to sustainability, assessed through its FuturePlus tool.
Invests inIndustrial & Manufacturing
In its own wordssustainabilityclimateearly-stageventure buildingukeis
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Or find every investor that fitsVala Capital lists 22 checked portfolio companies on its own site. Its largest themes are Industrial & Manufacturing (18%), Consumer (13%) and Space & Defense (10%). 89% of its companies are based in United Kingdom. It invests most often alongside The FSE Group, 1818 Venture Capital and AlbionVC.
No funding round on record names Vala Capital yet, so the figures come from its portfolio page.
Round figures show recent activity, not Vala Capital's whole history. Rounds on record name 0 companies; its own site lists 22. Funding rounds are complete from mid-2025, so counts and the yearly trend undercount a firm that invested before then. The portfolio, themes and places come from its own site and are not affected.
Investment themes
share of its checked companiesThis firmAll checked companies
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| This firm | All checked companies | |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial & Manufacturing | 18% | 7% |
| Consumer | 13% | 3% |
| Space & Defense | 10% | 3% |
| AI & Machine Learning | 10% | 18% |
| Fintech | 10% | 12% |
| Education | 8% | 7% |
| Healthcare & Biotech | 5% | 15% |
| Food & Agriculture | 5% | 3% |
Invests most often with
firms sharing its portfolio companiesShow as a table
| Share | |
|---|---|
| The FSE Group | 2 |
| 1818 Venture Capital | 1 |
| AlbionVC | 1 |
| Antler | 1 |
| Ascension | 1 |
| Autodesk Foundation | 1 |
| Britbots | 1 |
| Conception X | 1 |
Investor profile
percentile among all firmsShow as a table
| Measure | Percentile of all firms | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio size | 55th | 22 companies |
| Recent activity | 46th | 0 rounds in 12 months |
| Early stage | 54th | 0% of entries at pre-seed or seed |
| Evidence | 52th | 0% of companies confirmed by a round |
| Sector focus | 9th | 18% in its largest sector |
| Reach | 42th | 2 countries |
Its portfolio companies
where they are based, and what their own sites showSite status
- Site answers2195%
- No longer answers00%
- Points to another company15%
- Parked or sold domain00%
A site that stops answering three checks in a row is counted as no longer answering; that is not proof of closure. A site that points to another company is often an acquisition.
Co-investor network
who it backs companies with, and who they back togetherCompare Vala Capital head to head
portfolio size, rounds, entry stages, themes and the companies both backThree or more firms at once: portfolio overlap.
Portfolio
22 companies checked against their own sites| Company | What it does | Themes | First round with it | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventrix builds growth machines with multi-agent systems for businesses | AI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software | Portfolio page | ||
| Arksen designs and sells boats, apparel, and other adventure-related products. | Consumer | Portfolio page | ||
| FuturePlus is a data-driven ESG reporting platform and sustainability consultancy providing carbon accounting, SECR and ECGT compliance, impact reports and verified sustainability certification for businesses. | Space & DefenseHealthcare & Biotech | Portfolio page | ||
| Homethings sells eco-friendly cleaning products, including loo roll, laundry sheets, and dish cleaning tabs. | Consumer | Portfolio page | ||
| HonuWorx is developing the enabling architecture for persistent subsea robotics operations without surface ships | EducationIndustrial & Manufacturing | Portfolio page | ||
| Hydda is involved in architecture projects. | Real Estate & Construction | Portfolio page | ||
| Instream develops hydrokinetic energy systems for engineered and natural waterways. | EducationIndustrial & Manufacturing | Portfolio page | ||
| The company installs solar panels and provides related services | EducationIndustrial & Manufacturing | Portfolio page | ||
| The company creates the next generation of adventure vehicles and experiences designed to inspire a new wave of adventurers to explore the planet and spark a deeper connection with the environment. | Mobility & LogisticsSpace & Defense | Portfolio page | ||
| Mondra provides supply chain intelligence for the food industry using AI-powered digital twins and data services. | Food & AgricultureAI & Machine Learning | Portfolio page | ||
| Ocean 10 is a digital media agency that focuses on marine expeditions, conservation & adventure. | Media & Entertainment | Portfolio page | ||
| Pelorus offers luxury travel and holiday experiences | Legal & ComplianceConsumer | Portfolio page | ||
| Pipeline Organics develops 3D-printed bio-electrochemical fuel cells that reduce organic load in food and beverage wastewater while generating direct current onsite. | Food & AgricultureIndustrial & Manufacturing | Portfolio page | ||
| Pirkx provides a platform offering various benefits and services, including access to a 24/7 GP, fitness deals, and mental health coaching, to individuals and companies. | Healthcare & BiotechFintech | Portfolio page | ||
| Play.Works provides CTV games and original TV channels | Enterprise SoftwareMedia & Entertainment | Portfolio page | ||
| The company provides a platform for managing materials, waste, and carbon in the construction industry. | ConsumerIndustrial & Manufacturing | Portfolio page | ||
| The company develops advanced marine technology delivering propulsion and autonomy solutions | Industrial & ManufacturingAI & Machine Learning | Portfolio page | ||
| Revving provides funding to companies in the digital economy | Fintech | Portfolio page | ||
| The company designs and manufactures vessels and apparel for various sectors, including defence, tourism, and commercial operations. | Industrial & ManufacturingAI & Machine Learning | Portfolio page | ||
| Shackleton sells apparel and offers travel experiences | ConsumerLegal & Compliance | Portfolio page |
About this data
site last read 5 Nov 2026- Site
- valacap.com
- Last read
- 5 Nov 2026
- Watching since
- 6 Nov 2026
- Companies checked
- 22
Rates come from what VCinfo has observed since observation_start. Firms tend to remove companies that closed, so early rates understate reality. A company leaving a portfolio page does not mean it closed or exited. An unreachable site means our checks failed, nothing more.
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