California Ventures

Investment

We invest in founders we believe in.

California Ventures occasionally invests directly into companies where we see exceptional founder potential and a real shot at scale.

Aligned Incentives

More than capital.

We bring growth expertise, strategic guidance and investor introductions — alongside the capital that helps you move faster. Skin in the game keeps us honest.

  • 01

    Capital

  • 02

    Growth Expertise

  • 03

    Strategic Guidance

  • 04

    Investor Introductions

Investment Criteria

What we look for.

01

Strong Founder

Operators with conviction, taste and the resilience to compound.

02

Clear Vision

A sharp point of view on the market and an honest picture of how to win it.

03

Product Market Fit

Demonstrable demand — customers who would be upset if you disappeared.

04

Growth Ambition

A genuine appetite to scale from £0 to £1M+/month and beyond.

05

Scalable Model

Unit economics, channels and operations that can stretch with capital.

Apply

Building something remarkable?

We read every application personally. If there's a fit, we'll be in touch within a week.