Invested in the future of business

FT Ventures is a strategic investor with a long term outlook, with a preference for Series A to growth stage investments.

We seek to invest in businesses which, alongside cash, could benefit from an investor with extensive global commercial experience. We back founders who have ambitions to shape the future of the world’s information industry, whether through technology, insight, intelligence, data or other media. We measure success beyond only financial return and we work best with founders who have a bolder and broader vision for the reason their business exists.

We can invest cash as well as FT Services-for-equity. Where relevant, we can offer commercial strategic partnerships to founders who would benefit from our expertise in digital subscription business models, quality journalism, events, value-driven advertising, luxury and business sector specialism and audience engagement on a global scale.

What are we
looking for?

  1. Quality information, content and data businesses, and the technology solutions that support the global information industry across all formats.

  2. Preference for recurring revenue business models and B2B products and services.

  3. Proven product-market fit and high growth track record and global potential.

  4. Revenue generative with sustainable unit economics, and a clear path to profitability.

  5. Potential leader in a high growth market and/or ability to challenge incumbents.

  6. Committed and credible management team who share FT’s core values.