GMG Ventures

GMG Ventures is an independent specialist manager that invests in early-stage companies at the intersection of media and technology, seeking to fundamentally re-shape their rapidly evolving industry and adjacent sectors. The firm was founded by Alan Hudson and Denise Xifara in October 2017, in London, England, United Kingdom, with a $55.5 million fund. The general partner is Alan Hudson.

GMG Ventures Fund I has one limited partner, The Scott Trust, which among other assets and funds, owns the Guardian Media Group. GMG Ventures has a defined investment strategy, set of investment themes, and structured approach to help set up its portfolio companies to benefit from the wider Guardian Media Group, including its vast external network and The Guardian brand.

GMG Ventures has four investment themes they focus on—Creation, Distribution or Discovery, Consumption or Interaction, and Monetisation or Purchase.GMG Ventures focuses on Seed and Series A funding opportunities, and the businesses they invest in are typically B2B focused, with a data and deep technology proposition. Companies they invest in must have technology-enabled products or services. GMG Ventures is Founders Factory’s exclusive Global Media Partner.