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Invest in the innovators of our time

We are Sixth Wave Ventures.
A new kind of venture firm.

We are Sixth Wave Ventures.
A new kind of venture firm.

We’ve entered a new era of innovation. An era where the rate of progression will reach new levels, fuelled by necessity and driven by the determination of innovators, entrepreneurs and investors to change the world we live in. Welcome to the Sixth Wave of Innovation. Welcome to Sixth Wave Ventures.

Identify.
Reward.
Support.

We seek out exceptional start-ups, led by outstanding founding teams that have the potential to truly disrupt the space they operate in. We don’t need them to become the next unicorns, but we do want to be able to identify routes to exit within a 3-5 year time-frame, with a minimum target 8-10x return for investors. We like to call it The Sixth Way™.

Read more about The Sixth Way™

A new ecosystem to support
the innovators of our time

Joined-up end-to-end investment and advisory support – first monies in, access to co-funding and follow-on capital with dedicated mentors and domain specialists right through to exit

A new ecosystem to support
the innovators of our time

Joined-up end-to-end investment and advisory support – first monies in, access to co-funding and follow-on capital with dedicated mentors and domain specialists right through to exit

Sixth Wave Angel Group

A private group of 25-30 HNWI / Sophisticated Investors with a passion for supporting the Sixth Wave of innovation.

Members have the capacity and desire to invest a minimum of £50K per annum, with most committing £100-250k across 10 deals.

Collective investment power of £2.5-3M per annum to kickstart rounds and take advantage of discounted valuations.

Sixth Wave Investor Partners

An extended network of institutional investors, with a desire to co-invest with Sixth Wave Ventures.

Well connected to dozens of Family Offices, VC Funds, other Angel Groups, and Grant Writers.

Ready to support our investees with topping up rounds and supporting with follow-on funding.

Sixth Wave Advisory Team

A dedicated group of 15-20 NEDs/Domain experts ready to deliver strategic planning guidance to the Founding team.

Reviewing each investee quarterly to ensure they’re on-track and ready to intervene to solve problems swiftly when they arise.

Helping them to successfully deliver on key objectives that drive the company’s valuation upwards and provide attractive exit opportunities for all.

Why we’re different

Identifying the gap

As a team of founders, investors and advisors, we see a huge gap in the early-stage/seed-funding space between angels/groups and risk-averse VC’s.

Tackling global challenges

We support companies that are developing proprietary technologies that tackle fundamental global challenges using science-based approaches.

Creating circular returns

We’re aimed at delivering returns to investors at levels never previously seen, to reward their commitment and create a truly circular growth portfolio.

Offering unrivalled support

We’re committed to giving exceptional startups in the UK better access to early-stage investment and expert NEDs/mentors/advisors.

“The investment process has been fantastic and I have to pay particular credit to Jake for his time and support through the process - the communication from Sixth Wave was exceptional which has set the foundation for this successful partnership. Particular strengths also included the pre-IC preparation of the pitch video and FAQs which gives the angels more time to digest key info.

We raised £147,000 from the Sixth Wave Angel Group which completed our pre-seed round. We look forward now to working with the Sixth Wave Advisory Team to help us map-out our growth plan and routes to an attractive exit for all.”

Mike TinmouthCOO - Acua Ocean

“We found the Sixth Wave Ventures investment process a really positive and professional experience. A key benefit of their approach was that the SWV investment focus was in our product/technology sweet spot.

The angel investors associated with the fund were predominantly former entrepreneurs, which made them specialist investors that don’t just provide funds, but additional expertise to a start-up business like ours. In addition, the actual pitch to the wider angel network only took place once a lead investor angel had been identified and the SWV investment manager had completed due diligence. This made both the pitch and any follow-on discussion highly time-efficient from the company’s side and allowed the funding very quickly following the pitch.

I would thoroughly recommend SWV to other start-ups that fit their investment remit.”

Jana VoigtCo-Founder & CEO - InferSens

“Embarking on our investment journey with Sixth Wave Ventures was a crystal-clear experience from the start. The meticulously executed investment process, coupled with the team's unwavering commitment, deserves applause.

The pitch preparation session not only enriched our deck but also introduced a unique perspective. Post-investment, the ongoing support through the SWAT programme underscores a commitment beyond funding. The assurance of future fundraising support, contingent on milestone achievements, provides invaluable peace of mind for founders. Kudos to Sixth Wave Ventures for setting a benchmark in investor engagement!”

Gautham KrishnadasFounder - D-time (D-techtive)

Our portfolio

Bot Hive

Building the future of flexible robotics automation.

Easology

Making smartphones, tablets and services easier to use for older and less able people.

IncluTech

Developing technology to improve non-verbal communication and public safety.

Entire AI

An AI platform to gather information and distribute research in crucial science areas of pharmaceuticals, energy, and engineering.

Holdson

Providing innovative, sustainable, and high-performance electrochemical polishing post-processing solutions for 3D-printed metal components.

D-Time

Dtechtive discovers the data other search engines cannot reach.

Infersens

A deep tech business with an innovative solution to managing water flow and identifying leakages.

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Capital at Risk

Sixth Wave Ventures Ltd is unregulated by the FCA. Investor membership in Sixth Wave Ventures Ltd is limited to those who are “High Net Worth Individuals” or “Self-Certified Sophisticated Investors” as defined by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Financial Services and Markets Act (2000) “FSMA”. High Net Worth Individuals or Self-Certified Sophisticated Investors are exempt from COBS 4.12 Restrictions on the promotion of non-mainstream pooled investments as defined in COBS 4.12.6 and COBS 4.12.8. Investment in early-stage companies is risky: risks include illiquidity, lack of dividends, future dilution and potential loss of capital. Sixth Wave Ventures Ltd does not provide any financial or tax advice. Investment in SEIS/EIS eligible companies should only be done as part of a diversified portfolio. Angel investors use their own insight and experience to make their own investment decisions; they should inform themselves on the availability of tax relief dependent on their individual circumstances and understand that may change in the future. Any material on this website is the property of Sixth Wave Ventures Ltd