# xénos

> xénos is a VC fund in Cardiff backing Sports, Fitness and Nutrition. See 2 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Oct 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Total investments: 2
- Last investment: Mar 2017
- Lead investor: 50%
- Last updated: Oct 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-nos-the-wales-business-angel-network
- Website: http://www.xenos.co.uk/

xénos is a VC fund in Cardiff focused on Sports and Fitness. xénos, the Wales Business Angel Network Limited introduces private investors/business angels to companies seeking growth funding. It provides a personalized service for businesses seeking investment; gives access to private investors/business angels that are ready to invest in business opportunities in Wales in return for an equity share;facilitates investment in start-up and early stage businesses; sells companies; facilitates turnaround finance; and provides experienced NEDs. The company was formed in 1997 and is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for xénos. Shizune tracks 2 team members at xénos. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/xénos?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sports | 1 | 50% |
| Fitness | 1 | 50% |
| Nutrition | 1 | 50% |
| Electronics | 1 | 50% |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 50% |

6 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 1 | 50% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 50% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Italy | 1 | 50% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 50% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Colin Lucas | Regional Manager | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/colin-lucas |
| Mike Skinner | Regional Investment Manager | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mike-skinner-2 |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nutrivend | Nutrivend is UK's no. 1 specialist sports nutrition solutions. Nutrivend started in 2012 with the mission of improving the convenience of fitness nutrition. Today, Nutrivend is a full-service provider of sports nutrition vending solutions to fitness centers and gym chains across the UK. Nutrivend is known for innovation and products of highquality with great taste. | $805.8K | Seed | Mar 17, 2017 | http://www.nutrivend.co.uk/ |
| Laser Wire Solutions | Laser Wire Solutions design & manufacture laser wire strippers for the precision removal of insulation from high-tech cables & wires. | $451.9K | Venture - Series Unknown | Feb 02, 2014 | http://www.laserwiresolutions.com |

2 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Development Bank of Wales](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/development-bank-of-wales) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [South West Angel and Investor Network (Swain)](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/south-west-company-investment) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does xénos invest in?

xénos invests primarily in Sports, Fitness and Nutrition startups, most often at Seed and Venture - Series Unknown stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Italy. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact xénos?

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### Who are the partners at xénos?

The team at xénos includes Colin Lucas (Regional Manager) and Mike Skinner (Regional Investment Manager). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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