Direct Investment
We back founders
who build what lasts.
Plantec deploys hands-on capital into technology companies at Pre-Seed, Seed and early Series A. We're long-term stewards, not passive allocators.
Investment Thesis
Four non-negotiable
values. Every deal.
01
Be Fruitful
Creates real new value. Not incremental optimisation. Net-new economic output.
02
Multiply
Scales exponentially. Network effects, automation, low marginal cost at scale.
03
Replenish
Restores balance to an ecosystem, industry, or society. Net positive at scale.
04
Subdue
Achieves category leadership. Defensible moats. Clear path to market dominance.
Where We Invest
Two pillars.
One mission.
“Planting technology into the roots of businesses for early success, long-term growth, and generational stewardship.”
Planting for Creative
Be Fruitful → Multiply
Technologies that expand human capability and economic output. AI-native from day one. Software replacing manual processes. Platforms that multiply the output of users.
Planting for Sustainability
Replenish → Subdue
Technologies that stabilise, restore, and future-proof critical systems. Long-term structural tailwinds. Deep technical or IP moats. Infrastructure-level relevance.
Investment Parameters
What a deal
looks like with us.
Stage
Pre-Seed → A
Direct investment from balance sheet. Pre-revenue considered for exceptional founding teams.
Ownership Target
0.5% – 5%
Higher where meaningful advisory involvement exists.
Time Horizon
5 – 10+ yrs
We don't rush exits. We steward companies for the long term.
Geography
Global
Focus on UK, Europe, and North America. Open to emerging markets.
Raising Series A or running an MBO? Our capital advisory service → connects you to the right investors from a network of 10,000+.
Portfolio
Companies we've
backed.
Devyce
AI-powered communication system that enriches customer relations and boosts productivity for modern businesses.
AI-powered communication system that enriches customer relations and boosts productivity for modern businesses.
INCARD
Business operations platform enabling real-time cash flow tracking, bill payments, and faster financial closing for startups.
Business operations platform enabling real-time cash flow tracking, bill payments, and faster financial closing for startups.
BoltOS
The Wix of content streaming: immersive tools, interactive advertising, and Web3 payments for creators and media companies.
The Wix of content streaming: immersive tools, interactive advertising, and Web3 payments for creators and media companies.
OC Finance
Actively managed, on-chain digital asset strategies for professional and institutional crypto investors.
Actively managed, on-chain digital asset strategies for professional and institutional crypto investors.
Workskuad®
Talent acquisition and HR management enabling rapid team building across Africa: recruitment, onboarding, payroll and compliance.
Talent acquisition and HR management enabling rapid team building across Africa: recruitment, onboarding, payroll and compliance.
Universal World
Immersive B2B metaverse platform facilitating business engagement, portfolio showcasing and virtual experiences.
Immersive B2B metaverse platform facilitating business engagement, portfolio showcasing and virtual experiences.
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