TLDR:
- OneVentures is redefining venture capital with its focus on patient capital and strong due diligence.
- The firm’s sixth fund will focus on venture credit, supporting start-ups throughout their growth journey.
OneVentures has become a beacon of innovation and growth in the venture capital landscape. With a portfolio that includes companies like Vaxxas and Smart Sparrow, the firm is redefining the boundaries of venture investing. OneVentures emphasizes the importance of risk versus returns in venture investing, with Managing Director Michelle Deaker stating that it’s about understanding the potential of an idea and having the patience to see it through. The firm’s commitment to supporting start-ups throughout their growth journey is reflected in its new venture credit fund. Additionally, venture capital is not limited to established markets, as demonstrated by Safaricom’s Spark Venture Fund in Kenya. OneVentures faces challenges and opportunities as it navigates market volatility, technological disruptions, and regulatory changes, but its success in backing visionary entrepreneurs and disruptive technologies reinforces the belief in the power of ideas to change the world.
