Amadeus Capital Partners Ltd.

Overview

Amadeus Capital Partners is a deep tech venture capital firm based in London that invests in AI, human-centric tech, and sustainability startups from seed to later stages. Founded in 1997, it has raised over $1.3 billion and backed more than 200 companies, achieving 17 IPOs and notable exits like the $1.5 billion acquisition of OrganOx by Terumo in 2025.¹²³

History

Amadeus Capital Partners was co-founded in 1997 by Hermann Hauser, co-founder of Acorn Computers and Arm, and Anne Glover, a venture capitalist with over 30 years of experience. Key milestones include the 2004 IPO of CSR, which returned nearly an entire fund's capital, launching the Early Stage EIS Fund in 2015, and celebrating 25 years in 2022 after raising over $1 billion and investing in over 190 companies. In 2025, it marked a major exit with OrganOx's $1.5 billion acquisition by Terumo.¹²

Notable Products

• Amadeus Early-Stage EIS Fund - Launched in 2015, invested £6.8 million in 24 companies with £2.6 million realized proceeds as of June 2025.
• Amadeus I Fund - Early fund that invested in CSR, leading to its 2004 IPO and substantial returns.
• Deep Tech Venture Funds - Series of funds focusing on AI, cybersecurity, medtech, and sustainability startups.

Reputation

Perceived as a leading UK deep tech VC firm with strong founder pedigree from Hermann Hauser and Anne Glover, known for successful exits and investments in over 200 companies. Professionals note its focus on high-growth European tech and autonomy in its small team structure. Glassdoor reviews highlight it as a great deep tech fund but mention its small size may not suit everyone.¹²⁶