VC firm

Houghton Street Ventures

Kingmaker Tier

Kingmaker Tier: 81 out of 100

Record updated 18 September 2026

About

We are Houghton Street Ventures , a venture fund founded in partnership with the London School of Economics.

Thesis: We back LSE founders who are building companies that harness the power of the humanities , social sciences and technology .Source (opens in a new tab)
Leads rounds: Yes
Lead policy: We lead with conviction and follow on with focus.
Eligibility: We are investing in businesses founded by entrepreneurs with a connection to the LSE and typically at Seed.
Investing status notes: We are investing in businesses founded by entrepreneurs with a connection to the LSE and typically at Seed.

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