Begin Capital

Begin Capital is a London-based venture capital fund founded in 2019 that invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages, with check sizes ranging from $500K to $7M. The firm has a Europe-focused investment strategy but considers opportunities globally, and its portfolio of approximately 24 companies spans enterprise software, SaaS, fintech, AI, marketplaces, and deep tech. The fund's upcoming second season is expected to concentrate specifically on deep tech, artificial intelligence, and SaaS. Begin Capital is led by partners Alex Menn and Ruslan Fomichev and takes a hands-on approach, positioning itself as an active partner, advisor, and co-builder alongside its portfolio founders. The firm looks for founders with bold ambitions, validated hypotheses supported by data, and initial revenue traction. Fund size has not been publicly disclosed. Founders can reach the team directly at ruslan@begincl.com or alex@begincl.com.