Lisbon and London-based venture studio Creative Capital Ventures (CCV) announces the launch of a new investment fund that combines strategic growth acceleration with significant financial support for early-stage technology and IP acquisitions did.
To date, EUR 18 million has been pledged from institutional and private investors including Saratoga Capital and Anthill Ventures, and the company aims to raise up to EUR 50 million by the end of the first quarter of 2025. are.
The fund’s initial fundraising is expected to begin by the end of 2024, with a target of 18 initial investments and 11 follow-on investments.
Start-ups in key sectors such as technology, digital media and innovative consumer products will be supported by the fund, with CCV’s team having impacted 150 start-ups to date, including 20 were established, and six of them withdrew.
Creative Capital Ventures principal John Darling expressed his enthusiasm about the new venture. “We are excited to launch our new fund,” he said. “This will provide critical capital and help innovative startups scale. We aim to help ambitious entrepreneurs achieve long-term success.”
The fund will focus on high-growth sectors currently experiencing significant disruption, including sports technology, media and entertainment, and lifestyle (health and wellness). CCV recognizes the lucrative opportunities in these industries. The fund strategically invests in early-stage technology companies and intellectual property acquisitions to provide more stable, venture-like returns.
By acquiring more stable assets and targeting early-stage technology companies and IP, Creative Capital Ventures is poised to achieve impressive returns while reducing risk. Mr Darling said the new investment fund had already secured term sheets with several well-known companies, showing its strong potential.
Rich Britton, the foundation’s creative lead, emphasized the importance of intellectual property, particularly in immersive entertainment and music rights. He explained: “Our fund is committed to supporting ventures that innovate in intellectual property-related areas, particularly those that create immersive experiences or leverage music rights. This investment fund comes at the right time, as the industry is ripe for innovation and offers a huge opportunity to reinvent the way creators create and consumers consume content.”
Dominic Joseph provided an overview of the operating framework and discussed how Pivotal, one of CCV’s venture studios, will play a key role in the fund’s strategy. CCV Studio is a product of CCV’s leading creative brands in marketing, design and development, driving forward-thinking solutions.
“At Pivotal, we bring a hands-on approach to the startup acceleration process. Our team provides ongoing tactical support that covers everything from strategic planning to operational execution to ensure a truly sustainable We will ensure that our investments are positioned for sustainable growth,” Joseph explained.
The launch of CCV’s new investment fund marks an important milestone in the venture capital field. It combines traditional investment strategies with innovative growth mechanisms designed to develop the next generation of market leaders.
