LocalGlobe

Venture Capital Active United Kingdom Est. 1999
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
15
in our dataset
Rounds participated
18
Rounds led
1
Rounds' value
$250.6M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, Seed

About

LocalGlobe is a London-based venture capital firm focused on seed investments, primarily in the UK, backing ambitious founders since 1999.

Portfolio · 15

8fig
Custom, Flexible Growth Plan Platform for eCommerce Retailers
3 rounds $96.5M committed Latest: 2023-05
Kahun Medical
Evidence-based Clinical Reasoning Engine
Led ★ 1 round $8.0M committed Latest: 2022-06
Empathy
Digital Companion for Navigating Bereavement
1 round $30.0M committed Latest: 2021-09
Circles
Online Support Group Platform
1 round $8.0M committed Latest: 2021-08
PayEm
Expense Management Platform
1 round $7.0M committed Latest: 2021-08
Equitybee
Investment Community for Startups and Founders
1 round $6.6M committed Latest: 2020-02
Rezilion
Software Supply Chain Security Platform
1 round $8.0M committed Latest: 2019-12
Venn
Urban Neighborhood Development Platform
1 round $40.0M committed Latest: 2019-06
Torii Labs
SaaS Management Platform for IT Operations
1 round $1.5M committed Latest: 2017-04
otonomo
Smart Mobility Data Platform
2 rounds $12.0M committed Latest: 2016-11
HiBob
Cloud-based HR Platform
1 round $7.5M committed Latest: 2016-06
SiteAware
Digital Verification Platform for Construction Projects
1 round $1.5M committed Latest: 2015-09
Riskified
Fraud Management Software for Online Retailers
1 round $1.6M committed Latest: 2013-07
Flow
Digital Marketplace for E&S Insurance
1 round $15.6M committed
ModuLight.bio
Optogenetics-based Platform for Neuro-excitatory Conditions
1 round $6.7M committed

Investment activity

5 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software5
Fintech & Insurtech4
Health Tech & Life Sciences4
Cyber Security2
Media & Entertainment Technologies1
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1
Industrial Technologies1

Funds · 3

  • Fund — $115M Jun 2019
  • Fund — $90M Jul 2017
  • Fund — $60M Oct 2015

Q&A

What are LocalGlobe's most recent notable exits?
LocalGlobe has seen several exits recently, including the acquisition of 8fig by Bizcap EU in October 2025, and Melio by Xero Limited in June 2025 for $2.5 billion. Additionally, Ctrl was acquired by Sana in October 2024.
Which sectors does LocalGlobe primarily focus on for investments?
LocalGlobe shows a strong focus on Business Software, with 7 investment rounds, and Fintech & Insurtech and Health Tech & Life Sciences, each with 4 investment rounds.
What are LocalGlobe's preferred investment stages?
LocalGlobe primarily invests in Pre-Seed and Seed stages, with 14 Seed rounds and 3 A Round investments as initial funding.
Who are the co-founders of LocalGlobe?
LocalGlobe was co-founded by Robin Klein and Saul Klein, both serving as General Partners.
Can you name some of LocalGlobe's active portfolio companies?
LocalGlobe's active portfolio includes companies like HiBob, a cloud-based HR platform, and Empathy, a digital companion for navigating bereavement.
What was a significant public market exit for LocalGlobe?
A significant public market exit for LocalGlobe was Riskified, which went public on NYSE in July 2021 with a valuation of $3.3 billion, raising $363 million.
When was LocalGlobe founded and where is it headquartered?
LocalGlobe was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
What was LocalGlobe's most recent fund close?
LocalGlobe closed a fund in June 2019, raising $115 million.
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