EVC Ventures

WE HELP SUPPORT TALENTED ENTREPRENEURS’ WILDEST DREAMS. WE PROVIDE THEM WITH AN ECOSYSTEM OF GLOBAL PARTNERS AND PURPOSE-DRIVEN THINKERS – ALL WITH SHARED VALUES FOR CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AND POSITIVE IMPACT. THE IDC VENTURES TEAM UNDERSTANDS THE POWER OF FOUNDERS AND SHARING PLATFORMS TO BUILD FUTURE WINNERS. Our network is valuable. That’s how we’ve successfully helped investors provide value in deal flow, diligence, and market and industry expertise. As entrepreneurial experts, we’ve enabled partnerships and new opportunities for founders since 2019.

Bold Investment for overlooked founders and markets. Bold ideas are the ones that change the world. They're ideas that find something completely new, flip categories upside-down, or see the world from an entirely different perspective. Our focus is to discover and build the possibility of these bold ideas, and provide investment to support the incredible founders behind them. Whoever and wherever they are. Foundational CapitalWe are there at the start, which is usually post-product, pre-revenue. We are a pre-Series A investor with a first cheque of £250,000-£500,000. We invest in UK technology companies with global ambitions. We support founders solving the world's biggest challenges with technology.

We’re committed to helping visionary founders and operators bring their innovative ideas to life. We’re passionate about the transformational power of technology in the financial sector. We believe that by providing the necessary resources and guidance, we can help entrepreneurs drive economic prosperity and create positive change in the world. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Start Ventures is here to help you turn your vision into reality. Join us on our mission to transform the financial sector. Your team might be the next big thing Passion and boldness are essential traits to any successful entrepreneur. We are here to support your vision and help you scale your business, but the ambition must come from within. We seek out and back visionary founders who think big and are driven to turn their ideas into reality. By leveraging our network, resources, and expertise, we help bring your vision to life and unlock your company’s true potential. You might be the next big thing. Your technology might be the next big thing Transformation is crucial. We support ideas that are born to solve a problem, with an innovative solution based on technology’s greatest potential. We believe startups are at the forefront of innovation, and we are proud to be a part of that movement. Our investment thesis is dictated by what we believe in, and we put a lot of effort in where we can add value from there: Sector expertise and network Our sector focus, deep domain knowledge, extensive network, and hands-on approach are all designed to fuel the growth of our portfolio companies and help them achieve outsized returns. With a strong presence in the financial sector’s ecosystem, we’re uniquely positioned to help pilot your projects and accelerate your first sales. Our LP network and beyond provides a vast array of potential partners and customers, giving your company the exposure it needs to succeed. Hands-on approach We believe in working closely with our portfolio companies every step of the way, from ideation to exit. Our team is dedicated to providing guidance, support, and resources to help you navigate the challenges of growing a successful business. We’ll work closely with you to develop a clear roadmap for success and provide ongoing support every step of the way. Support a soft landing in the EU or US, with turn-key R&D and operational solutions Principled early-stage investment strategy We invest in companies that are on the verge of finding product-market fit. Early-stage companies are poised for significant growth and success, and we’re committed to helping them get there. Sales cycles can be long in the financial industry, but we see this as an opportunity to create a sustainable competitive advantage for winners. By carefully analyzing your economics and providing critical support, we’ll help navigate these challenges and position your company for success. Global Operators We believe in the power of global companies and our team has proven track record of helping early-stage companies achieve global success. One of our key advantages is our privileged access to cost-effective talent. We understand how crucial it is to have a skilled team in place, and we’re committed to helping our portfolio companies access the resources they need to build world-class products and services.

Lumma is a global accelerator program designed to help founders and operators build, scale, and expand high-potential businesses into sustainable, internationally competitive companies. Founded with the vision of creating globally connected accelerator ecosystems, Lumma operates structured accelerator programs that combine execution-focused mentorship, market-driven strategy, and performance management. Our model enables local operators to run accelerators in their own markets while remaining aligned with a unified global framework. By connecting founders, investors, corporate partners, and regional ecosystems, Lumma accelerates growth, strengthens execution, and supports long-term value creation. Our approach balances global standards with local insight, allowing businesses to scale efficiently and responsibly across markets.

Brinc is a different breed of venture capital and accelerator firm. Core to our business is our belief that some of the world’s biggest challenges can be solved by entrepreneurs, who we like to call GAME CHANGERS. More game changers will make a positive impact on the world if they are given the right backing. And that’s what we’re here for. To support and mentor founders and their teams from across the world and provide investment to help them grow. Today, we believe that technology focused startups, with the right backing and support can fundamentally change how we move, what we eat, how we feel and where we live for the better. Accelerators We run global accelerator programs to help founders solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Funds We invest into Pre-Seed to Series A startups through Partners Funds and our own funds: BrincArtesian & Arkley Brinc VC. Partners We help ecosystems think and act like disruptors by engaging with startups to achieve their long-term innovation objectives.