i-Hatch Ventures

i-Hatch Ventures pairs experienced practitioners with the founding teams of early-stage technology ventures. It invests only in two sectors, mobile and broadband, and supports the companies it backs directly.

What i-Hatch Ventures offers

• Early-stage equity: first-round investment in young ventures.
• Follow-on expansion capital: further funding as a company grows.
• Venture debt: an added funding route, so a full cap table can be served over time.
• Hands-on support: help from its own team, plus contacts built up in mobile and broadband.

Clients

Technology ventures in mobile, covering wireless infrastructure, mobile data services, messaging, enabling platforms and direct-to-consumer, as well as broadband. Its website lists past portfolio exits, including AtHoc, OpenAir and Thumbplay.

Key facts

• Sector focus: Mobile and broadband
• Stage: Early stage
• Funding types: Equity, follow-on capital, venture debt