Geekdom Fund

Geekdom Fund is a venture capital fund that describes itself as very hands-on. It says it aims to be the most helpful investor among the backers of each portfolio company.

What Geekdom Fund offers

• Venture investment — funding for startups that approach the team.
• Portfolio support — frequent practical help, which the fund says arrives roughly every 51 minutes across its portfolio.
• Investor introductions — warm links to other venture firms and angels; 43 such investors have backed its companies.

Who it works with

Startups, including a fast-growing parking business, an HR technology company and an exoskeleton robotics developer. Applicants are encouraged to reach the fund through someone who knows it, or via its form.

Key facts

• Reported result: portfolio companies are three times as likely as average to raise a next round