Active Partners is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in and supporting high-growth technology companies. The firm is known for its involvement with Code First Girls, an organization aimed at building the largest global community of women coders.

Active Partners

Active Partners is a leading consumer-focused investment firm that backs and builds the iconic brands of tomorrow. We partner with visionary founders and support them to fulfil their ambitions through all stages of growth. 

Founded in 2004, our team of consumer specialists has a strong track record of building successful brands, bringing deep knowledge, operational experience, and an extensive network to all our partnerships. 

We invest in mission-driven, community-led brands and our investments to date include Rapha, Secret Cinema, LEON, Finisterre, Soho House, Honest Burgers, The Fold, Vinterior, TALA, Facetheory, Northern Monk, Code First Girls and Taylor & Hart.  

Since 2003, Finisterre has been committed to a deep belief: to make truly exceptional outdoor wear products in a more responsible and transparent way.

Over the last 20 years, the brand has stayed true to these values, pushing innovation within the industry, continuing to be transparent about the journey and working hard to drive change. 

The team has just released its fourth annual impact report, a deep dive into the successes and learnings over the last year - check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dB2QwdWB

Exciting news from our portfolio company Cubitts today as it announces the opening of its first international store in New York City this month 👓

With 16 stores across the UK and a US fan base built up through its wholesale partnerships and ecommerce offering, Cubitts will bring its timeless, stylish pieces to eyewear enthusiasts across the pond in its 17th store in SoHo.

💬 Founder Tom Broughton said: “10 years on from our first store opening in Soho, London, I'm delighted to announce our opening in SoHo, New York. The goal on reaching £1 million profit was always to launch in the US as we have long gazed across the Atlantic with wonder and curiosity. I look forward to integrating Cubitts into the local community and bringing the craftsmanship and design we’re known for in the UK to Manhattan.”

📣 Focal powered by HSBC Innovation Banking, is back!

🚨 Applications for Focal’s S24 demo day are open to startups raising in the next 6 months. 

It takes 7 minutes to apply at gofocal.vc, and even those who don’t make it to demo day can get introductions to over 250 leading VC fund partners, including Active. 

Last demo day alone, applicants received over 1600 introductions from investors; it's one of the highest leverage activities you can do for your fundraise. 

Congratulations to Morgan Fowles, CEO of TALA and Radha Vyas, CEO of Flash Pack for being included in the inaugural Raconteur 50. The list celebrates exceptional CEOs doing things differently and going against the status quo, while still delivering business growth 👏 

We’re pleased to announce our early-stage investment in Marleybones, a dog food brand disrupting the category with its innovative pantry fresh® meals and gourmet treats. 

The founders, Josephine Rode Bager and Mikala Alexandra Wilson Skov developed the idea out of a personal frustration Josephine had with feeding her dog Marley. 
 
Marleybones was born to offer high-quality dog food in a convenient ambient format which is pantry fresh®. Since launch, it has quickly become the go-to choice for pet parents seeking tastier and healthier dog food, with £1m in annual sales last year and recent launches in Waitrose and Whole Foods Market. 
 
Now Marleybones has raised £900k led by our friends at JamJar Investments and supported by ourselves, as well as vets from Animal Health Angels, tech unicorn founders, digital marketing experts and consumer specialists. 
 
Congratulations to Josephine and Mikala, we’re looking forward to working with you! 

Read more in The Grocer: https://lnkd.in/eNhdBTGz

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