Amadeus Capital

Amadeus Capital Partners, founded by Anne Glover and Hermann Hauser in 1997, is a renowned global technology investor. The firm has backed over 190 companies and raised more than $1 billion in investment capital. They focus on AI and machine learning, online consumer services, cyber security, digital health and medical technology, digital media, enterprise SaaS, fintech, regtech, and insurtech. Notable investments in their portfolio include Graphcore, FiveAI, Congenica, Sprout.ai, and Seldon. Amadeus follows a multi-faceted investment strategy: providing seed, start-up, and scale-up capital for early-stage companies in the UK, primary and secondary investments in high-growth tech companies in Europe, and growth capital for tech-enabled consumer and business services in emerging markets. They typically invest in companies with exceptional IP that have the potential to become global champions. With offices in Cambridge, London, San Francisco, and Cape Town, Amadeus Capital Partners supports scaling businesses with technical insight, operational experience, and access to a global network, including mentorship and non-executive directors. Their recent £110 million Amadeus V Technology Fund highlights their commitment to deep tech investment, with significant backing from British Patient Capital. Amadeus prefers to invest in companies that demonstrate a strong team, competitive edge, and the potential for global market impact. Founders should approach them with a well-articulated market opportunity and technological innovation to capture their interest.