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