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Overview

Who we areWe are the venture capital arm of the global insurance broker Howden and we have built a platform that serves as a unique bridge between the tech startup ecosystem and a multibillion-dollar market, unlocking a growth opportunity like no other.
Value addWe provide access to:
• VC funding
• A built-in client base through Howden’s global broker network, accelerating the go-to-market strategy
• A two-year pilot program to test, iterate, and validate product-market fit in a real-world environment
• Underwriting authority and regulatory support: With £500M in capacity and global licensing, we help navigate compliance and gain market traction from day one.
• Hands-on mentoring and strategic support from a team with deep industry expertise
Firm typeCorporate VC
Global HQ

One Creechurch Place, London, EC3A 5AF.

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Thesis

Funding requirementsWe invest in SaaS, industrial IoT and sensors, industrial automation, predictive maintenance, machine learning, and control systems that are solving efficiency and operational issues in asset-heavy industries. We suppport visionary founders by distributing their software/tech alongside, and integrated with, an insurance product.
Funding stages1. Idea or Patent2. Prototype3. Early Revenue
LeadSometimes
Check size$650k to $2.7M
Target countriesFlag of UK UKFlag of USA USAFlag of Germany GermanyFlag of France FranceFlag of Spain SpainFlag of Netherlands NetherlandsFlag of Norway NorwayFlag of Sweden SwedenFlag of Denmark DenmarkFlag of Belgium BelgiumFlag of Italy ItalyFlag of Ireland IrelandFlag of Austria AustriaFlag of Portugal PortugalFlag of Iceland IcelandFlag of Finland Finland

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Websitehttps://www.howdengroupholdings.com/about-us/howden-ventures
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