VenCap International plc

Independent venture-capital fund-of-funds adviser known for backing top-tier managers and concentrated exposure to “unicorn hunters.”

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Highlights

Founded 1987

Founded by Michael Ashall; incorporated in the UK on 13 October 1987.

$3.0bn+ committed

Total venture-capital fund commitments since inception, according to VenCap.

~500 VC funds

Approximately 500 venture-capital funds backed since inception.

4 core geographies

Investment focus spans the US, Europe, China and India.

17,000+ underlying portfolio companies

Portfolio-company exposure reported in VenCap’s 2025 venture-capital outlook.

FCA reference 122451

VenCap International plc is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

About VenCap International plc

Founded in 1987 by Michael Ashall, VenCap is an independent investment advisory firm focused exclusively on venture-capital funds. Companies House records VenCap International plc as an active UK public limited company incorporated on 13 October 1987.

VenCap advises venture-capital funds-of-funds for institutional investors and family offices rather than investing primarily in individual startups. Since inception, it says it has committed more than $3.0 billion to approximately 500 funds across the US, Europe, China and India.

Its distinctive approach is to build a concentrated portfolio of venture managers that have demonstrated an ability to identify companies with exceptional growth potential. The firm emphasizes manager selection, long-term relationships, independence and access to top-tier venture-capital firms.

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1 live · 2 total

Investment Analyst

Graduate · UK

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Investment Analyst

Graduate · UK

Closed

12 Feb 26 closed

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