Passion Capital

A founder-first European firm, described as the first operator-led venture fund in Europe. Typically invests £400,000–£500,000 and will lead, co-lead or participate.

Not publicly disclosed AUM 66/100 Power Score™ 2009 Founded London, UK
AI Fintech
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Key Partners & Leadership

Robert Dighero
Founding Partner
Sarah Stafford
Partner, General Counsel
Andrew Jenkins
Partner
Will Orde
Partner
Greg Bennett
Partner

Firm Timeline

2009
Passion Capital co-founded in London by Robert Dighero, Eileen Burbidge and Stefan Glaenzer.
2011
Launched in March as a private-public hybrid with a $60M debut fund, $40M of it UK government-backed.
2015
Second fund raised at $69M.
2026
Closed a €46M seed fund for AI and fintech startups.

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