Nico MacDonagh

Something™️ is a global platform for creativity, culture & business – part agency, part entertainment company, part product incubator.  We believe that when we bring creativity & commerce together the impact on culture is greater & we make a more interesting world. Proudly based in London & Byron Bay. Become a part of Something™ A carbon-neutral creative business.

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

Something™️ is a global platform for creativity, culture & business – part agency, part entertainment company, part product incubator.  We believe that when we bring creativity & commerce together the impact on culture is greater & we make a more interesting world. Proudly based in London & Byron Bay. Become a part of Something™ A carbon-neutral creative business.

At VGC Partners, we specialise in early-stage private equity investments within sectors primed to win in the Attention Economy — Content & IP, Sports & Entertainment, and Marketing Services. We deploy £5–£15 million into early-stage B2B businesses with revenues under £20 million. As hands-on investors, we bring the rigour and support of private equity to early-stage ventures, making only a handful of high-conviction investments each year. This strategy enables us to deliver meaningful value to every portfolio company we invest in. Current Investments: • Novel: The UKs fastest-growing, multi-award-winning podcast company. • Kick Game: Leading UK retailer for high-demand fashion and streetwear. • Percival: Menswear with a playful, stylish twist. • Sproud: Sustainable dairy alternative for a healthier planet. • Epic Games: Creators of Fortnite and Unreal Engine. Exited Investments: • Iconic Images: Custodians of Terry ONeills celebrated photography archive. • SuperAwesome: Pioneering technology making the internet safer for kids. • Metropolis Studios: World-famous London recording studio and music academy. • 1966 Entertainment: Exclusive management of England football teams commercial interests.

Onstage is a venture platform with reach across the ecosystem, designed to maximise distribution - connecting founders with the right investors, operators, customers, and partners to scale, while also linking GPs with LPs.

Investing in companies to help create A Better Tomorrow™. BTV invests in high-growth businesses, from seed funding to those looking for further, series A and beyond.