EC1 Capital

Founded in 2011 by entrepreneurs Julian Carter and Paul Setrem, EC1 Capital was an early-stage venture capital firm that invested in UK-based internet and digital media startups. The firm positioned itself as being "founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs," emphasizing a hands-on approach to supporting its portfolio companies. It focused on pre-seed and seed funding rounds, aiming to back ambitious founders at the very beginning of their journeys. The company was active for several years before being officially dissolved in April 2017.