# EC1 Capital

> EC1 Capital is a VC fund in Crawley backing Software and E-Commerce. See 19 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Crawley, United Kingdom
- Total investments: 19
- Last investment: Sep 2017
- Lead investor: 47%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2452143
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/ec1capital
- Website: http://www.ec1capital.com

EC1 Capital is an investment fund that invests in early stage internet related software companies.EC1 Capital has an initial investment range of between £50k-£1m in seed, post seed and Series A participation rounds.EC1 Capital is run by an entrepreneur and they like to mentor, connect and contribute to their portfolio companies in any way theycan so that everyone has a successful outcome.EC1 Capital is based in the EC1 area of London, otherwise known as 'Tech City' and has a preference to invest in the UK, specifically London, Dublin and Edinburgh.

## Contacts

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## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $196k–$1.8M |
| Series A | $3.2M–$7.5M |
| Series B | $1.3M–$8.3M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 7 | 37% |
| E-Commerce | 6 | 32% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 3 | 16% |
| SaaS | 2 | 11% |
| Travel | 2 | 11% |

42 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 12 | 63% |
| Series B | 3 | 16% |
| Series A | 2 | 11% |
| Convertible Note | 1 | 5% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United Kingdom | 12 | 63% |
| United States | 2 | 11% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Julian Carter | Founding Partner & Managing Director | 6 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/julian-carter |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| HypaShip | HypaShip offers retailers and carriers with a delivery management software solution. HypaShip enables retailers and e-commerce sites to connect with carriers and manage and track the delivery services it provides for its customers. HypaShip was founded by Neil Gold in 1976. It is based in Witney, England. | $1.3M | Series B | Sep 07, 2017 |  |
| Big Data for Humans | Big Data for Humans democratizes customer insights so that business leaders have the pulse of their customers and marketers run profitable campaigns. Their software is the world's first automated customer insights engine which uses networks to analyse customers so that anyone in your business from management, the marketing department and datascientists can generate more revenue. | $2M | Convertible Note | Oct 10, 2016 |  |
| WeSwap | WeSwap is the world's first person to person currency exchange for the traveler.Users swap currency with each other at the interbank exchange rate and pay a transparent fee. As well as an online account which can hold multiple currencies, users receive the WeSwap Prepaid MasterCard(R) which enables them to access the funds in theiraccount anywhere that accepts MasterCard. | $8.3M | Series B | Jul 11, 2016 |  |
| User Replay | UserReplay tracks every user’s journey and using a sophisticated event-flagging system uncovers previously impossible or extremely difficult-to-uncover problems with their customers’ websites that can lead to targeted UX improvements with directly measurable uplifts in conversion rates.UserReplay identifies all the main categories of conversionbarriers: usability problems, confusing business logic, technical problems and performance problems and enables these problems to be prioritised by analysing their impact on conversion and sales.UserReplay can also be used to enhance customer service, prevent fraud and recover abandoned baskets. It is used by over 20 leading brands in the UK, Continental Europe and the US including US retailers Crate and Barrel and HH Greg. | $4.7M | Series B | Feb 24, 2016 |  |
| Truly Experiences | Truly is a gift marketplace offering countless gift experiences. Truly is a provider of luxury experiences from across the globe designed for every event and occasion. This service is also combined with a bespoke concierge service designed to take the stress out of organizing an event.The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered inLondon, England. |  | Seed | Feb 24, 2016 |  |
| Kontainers | Kontainers is as Enterprise SAAS Provider providing e-commerce capabilities to Freight Forwarders and Shipping Lines | $1M | Seed | Oct 27, 2015 |  |
| Big Data for Humans | Big Data for Humans democratizes customer insights so that business leaders have the pulse of their customers and marketers run profitable campaigns. Their software is the world's first automated customer insights engine which uses networks to analyse customers so that anyone in your business from management, the marketing department and datascientists can generate more revenue. | $1.2M | Seed | Sep 10, 2015 |  |
| Twizoo | Twizoo is the world’s largest, non-stop source of user-generated content from social media.When customers love your brand, product and services, they shout about it on social media-- like Twitter and Instagram. Displaying these engaging pieces of social content where it matters most gives your audience relatable experiences from real people.Our Social Content Platform uses artificial intelligence plus the unique information on your pages to gather and display the user generated content that will resonate most with your audience, inspiring them to convert.Twizoo is the only solution that can automate displaying highly-targeted social content across all of your pages. Thanks to a patent-pending AI, this means no time-consuming keyword set-up or human minions to curate content. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the results.For more information, visit www.twizoo.com and follow us on Twitter @TwizooSocial | $1.8M | Seed | Apr 02, 2015 |  |
| Tailster | Tailster is an iOS and Android mobile application that matches pet owners with people who are willing to care for their pets. It allows its users to track dog walks, real time photo updates, free insurance, and online payment services. Individuals shares their requirements and they can get in touch with the carers. They also can book the carersonline and over the telephone. It provides customer testimonials for new users to get an idea about the company and their experiences.Tailster is a U.K.-based company that was founded in 2014 by Indy Sangha. |  | Seed | Mar 08, 2015 |  |
| Obvious Engineering | Obvious Engineering is an R&D-driven computer vision technology company with a consumer device & product focus. We are developing fundamental technology that enables smart consumer devices to understand and connect with the world that they see.We are working to power digital content that is responsive to physical objects andspace, adding a digital interface to the physical world. We see this as a natural evolution of how we live our daily lives. |  | Seed | Feb 01, 2015 |  |

10 of 19 investments shown.

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## FAQ

### What does EC1 Capital invest in?

EC1 Capital invests primarily in Software, E-Commerce and Artificial Intelligence startups, most often at Seed and Series B stage. Most of the 19 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 EC1 Capital's check size?

EC1 Capital typically joins rounds of $196k–$1.8M at Seed, $3.2M–$7.5M at Series A and $1.3M–$8.3M at Series B. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds EC1 Capital participates in.

### How do I contact EC1 Capital?

Public channels for EC1 Capital include LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and the website linked on this profile. For a verified work email and phone number, create a free Shizune account — contact data is searched across 20+ sources and validated before delivery, so your outreach lands in the right inbox.

### Who are the partners at EC1 Capital?

The team at EC1 Capital includes Julian Carter (Founding Partner & Managing Director). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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 Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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