GMG Ventures

GMG Ventures is an independent specialist manager that invests in early stage companies at the intersection of media and technology, seeking to fundamentally re-shape their rapidly evolving industry and adjacent sectors.

GMG Ventures Fund I has one limited partner, The Scott Trust, which among other assets and funds, owns the Guardian Media Group.

Team

• The team’s strong track record and diverse set of analytically focused backgrounds bring expertise and skill to the full investment and fund management process
• We have a common culture, are highly values-driven

Sector focus

• Our extensive industry expertise in a growing market allows us to: see high volume, high quality deal flow; close competitive deals; detect outperforming start-ups; have informed views on exit routes for our companies; bring high value to our companies on their growth journey
• Our expertise empowers our thought leadership and our setting of best practice in VC

Engaged investor

• We are deeply engaged with our founders, providing insights and support across our entire portfolio, helping our companies be set up for success
• We lead and price our funding rounds, and enjoy a “preferred partner” status within many of our companies
• We are proud of the value we bring to our companies

Environment, Social and Governance

• Responsible tech, data and AI – built humanely and for good
• People – diversity, inclusion and dignity at work
• Sustainability – support a more sustainable world

GMG Ventures is an early stage, thematic investor, focused on the news, media and entertainment sector.

1. Seed and Series A stage companies, which have demonstrated product market fit or lead or co-investor
2. Companies must have technology enabled product or service
3. Look for companies and founders whose values align with those of The Scott Trust and the Guardian Media Group