Barclays
VC Fund
London, United Kingdom
Barclays is a transatlantic consumer and wholesale bank with global reach, offering products, and services. The company's businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full-service, global corporate, and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which providestechnology, operations, and functional services across the Group. It was founded in 1690 and is based in London.
- Total investments:
- 116
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 38%
Last updated:
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Industries Barclays invests in
Financial ServicesFinTechSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceFinance
Stages Barclays invests in
Debt FinancingPost-IPO DebtSeries ASeedSeries B
Countries Barclays invests in
United KingdomUnited StatesIndiaSpainIsrael
Round sizes
Series A $5M–$29MPost-IPO Debt $100M–$3.2BDebt Financing $64M–$1.4B
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Round size
- Series A
- $5M–$29M
- Post-IPO Debt
- $100M–$3.2B
- Debt Financing
- $64M–$1.4B
Investment Focus
Industry
- Financial Services 23 (20%)
- FinTech 11 (9%)
- Software 11 (9%)
- Artificial Intelligence 11 (9%)
- Finance 10 (9%)
Stage
- Debt Financing 46 (40%)
- Post-IPO Debt 25 (22%)
- Series A 7 (6%)
- Seed 4 (3%)
- Series B 4 (3%)
Country
- United Kingdom 41 (35%)
- United States 39 (34%)
- India 4 (3%)
- Spain 4 (3%)
- Israel 2 (2%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dani Chear
Control Business Partner- Treasury
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Control Business Partner- Treasury | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
David Morris
VP of Product Development
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VP of Product Development | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Derek Davidson
Head of Americas Commercial, Residential and Industrials Services
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Head of Americas Commercial, Residential and Industrials Services | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Derek McNulty
Global Co-Head of Chemicals
|
Global Co-Head of Chemicals | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Geoffrey Belsher
Chief Executive Officer for Canada
|
Chief Executive Officer for Canada | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 10 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finmile builds AI-powered last mile and middle mile logistics software that helps businesses slash delivery costs, improve efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions, all while providing real-time visibility and proof of delivery.Mission & Impact: To revolutionize last mile delivery with intelligent routing and sustainableoperations—empoweringbusinesses to scale with fewer resources and a lighter carbon footprint. Core Product & Features: AI-driven route optimization: Plans multi-stop routes in seconds and dynamically reoptimizes based on real-time variables like traffic, weather, and delivery time windows. Live tracking & proof of delivery: End-to-end visibility for dispatchers, drivers, and recipients—including ETA updates, photo capture, e-signatures, and automated notifications. Fleet & driver management: Real-time performance monitoring, smart dispatching, support for EVs and e-cargo bikes, and return logistics functionality. Scalable SaaS platform: Cloud-native, API-first solution built to support operations ranging from hundreds to millions of parcels per day, available as a white-label solution for 3PLs and national fleets.Performance & ROI: Clients typically achieve 30 to 42 percent savings in logistics costs and significant boosts in delivery efficiency—thanks to reduced mileage, fewer failed attempts, and improved stops per route.Sustainability Edge: Finmile emphasizes green logistics—supporting electric vehicles, e-cargo bikes, and emissions-minimizing routing—which positions it strongly amid regulatory pressures and growing demand for eco-friendly operations. | Non-equity Assistance / Sep 30, 2026 | ||
| Crux AI is a company that provides integrated AI infrastructure. | $22B / Debt Financing / Sep 17, 2026 | ||
| Vinfast Vietnam is a subsidiary of Vinfast. | $200M / Debt Financing / Sep 16, 2026 | ||
| AirBaltic is an airline that provides a range of flight services to more than 130 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. The company operates a modern fleet, focusing on punctuality and customer satisfaction while offering various ticket types to suit traveler needs. | $404.2M / Debt Financing / Sep 14, 2026 | ||
| Rogodevelops an artificial intelligence platform designed specifically for financial institutions such as investment banks, private equity firms, and asset managers. The platform integrates with internal systems and external financial data sources to analyze large volumes of information, including filings, market data, and proprietary datasets, anddeliver structured outputs like financial models, reports, and presentations. It uses AI models and agent-based systems to automate workflows such as research, due diligence, and market analysis, enabling users to complete multi-step financial tasks within a single system. The company’s technology is built with input from professionals with backgrounds in finance and is tailored to reflect the workflows and requirements of high-finance environments. Its tools are used by financial professionals to reduce manual work, support decision-making, and streamline processes across transactions and portfolio management. | $30M / Venture - Series Unknown / Sep 10, 2026 | ||
| Collinson Group is a global leader in shaping and influencing customer behaviour to drive revenue and add value for our clients. Our breadth of expertise in Loyalty, Lifestyle Benefits, Insurance and Assistance creates an unrivalled level of insight into affluent consumers and frequent travellers.Together we leverage this to develop and delivermarket-leading products and services that create engagement, value and loyalty for hundreds of the world's leading companies with millions of end customers across the world. | $473.9M / Debt Financing / Sep 07, 2026 | ||
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San Matías Pipeline
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San Matías Pipeline operates as a dedicated infrastructure project vehicle responsible for the construction, development, and long-term operation of a 472-kilometer midstream gas pipeline. The entity's core business model is centered on transporting shale gas directly from upstream blocks to coastal floating liquefaction terminals to supportyear-round liquefied natural gas exports. Its primary value proposition relies on providing a secure midstream transit link backed by long-term shipping agreements and structured project financing. | $900M / Debt Financing / Aug 28, 2026 | |
| Winvia Entertainment Group is a technology-led company focused on delivering engaging, secure, and rewarding digital entertainment experiences. With operations in both the UK and Romania, Winvia specializes in prize draws, skill-based competitions, and online gaming, combining entertainment value with real-world rewards.At the core of Winvia’soffering is a suite of proprietary platforms built to power seamless and scalable digital experiences. These platforms enable the creation, management, and optimization of consumer-facing entertainment products across multiple regulated markets.Winvia owns and operates several successful brands:BOTB (Best of the Best) and Click Competitions in the UK, offering fair competitions based on skill, strategy and luck.Princess Casino and Luck Casino in Romania, delivering fully regulated online gaming experiences known for fairness, responsibility, and user engagement.The company’s mission is to blend cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of user behaviour to create entertainment that is both meaningful and measurable. Innovation at Winvia is intentional—focused on scalable solutions that prioritize user satisfaction, transparency, and long-term growth.Winvia’s structure allows for rapid iteration, centralized tech development, and shared expertise across brands and markets. This ensures each product benefits from collective insight while maintaining local relevance and compliance.With a strong foundation, proven brands, and a commitment to innovation, Winvia is well-positioned to lead in the evolving intersection of entertainment, gaming, and technology. | $51.4M / Post-IPO Debt / Aug 18, 2026 | ||
| DoubleVerify is a software platform for digital media measurement, data, and analytics.DoubleVerify provides online media verification and campaign effectiveness solutions for brand marketers, agencies, advertising networks, demand-side platforms, exchanges, and digital publishers looking to ensure quality advertising environments, campaigntransparency, and performance. DoubleVerify technology platform provides advertisers with consistent and unbiased data and analytics that can be used to optimize the quality and return on digital ad investments. The company was founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, New York. | Debt Financing / Aug 05, 2026 | ||
| Atoms is a robotics startup that develops industrial robotics and physical AI systems designed to automate tasks across mining, transport, and food-related operations. The company builds specialized, task-oriented machines rather than general-purpose robots, focusing on improving productivity in environments that involve physical labor andlogistics. Its technology centers on applying software-like principles to real-world systems, using robotics, sensors, and data-driven models to manage and execute industrial processes. The company structures its activities into distinct segments aligned with key industries, including food infrastructure, mining operations, and transportation systems. In the food sector, it develops automated infrastructure that supports preparation and production workflows, while in mining, it focuses on increasing operational efficiency through robotic systems designed for extraction and site activities. Its transport-related efforts include building a foundational robotic platform, described as a “wheelbase,” that supports mobility and deployment of machines in logistics and industrial settings. | Debt Financing / Jul 22, 2026 | ||
| See all 116 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does Barclays invest in?
Barclays invests primarily in Financial Services, FinTech and Software startups, most often at Debt Financing and Post-IPO Debt stage. Most of the 116 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Barclays's check size?
Barclays typically joins rounds of $5M–$29M at Series A, $100M–$3.2B at Post-IPO Debt and $64M–$1.4B at Debt Financing. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Barclays participates in.
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Who are the partners at Barclays?
The team at Barclays includes Dani Chear (Control Business Partner- Treasury), David Morris (VP of Product Development) and Derek Davidson (Head of Americas Commercial, Residential and Industrials Services), among 10 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Oct 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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