Fuel Ventures

Fuel Ventures is one of the UK’s most active early-stage venture capital funds, with 210+ investments and counting.

Founded by Mark Pearson, Fuel Ventures was born from his entrepreneurial journey. Mark built and exited his own digital marketplace for £55m, while also investing in and exiting several successful businesses - including being the first investor in Paddle, now valued at $1.4 billion.

We are one of the fastest-growing early-stage funds, backing some of the most exciting tech companies. With a portfolio spanning high-growth SaaS, marketplaces, fintech, platforms, and eCommerce businesses, we’ve already celebrated six successful exits, including a recent sale to Adobe - and there’s more to come. What makes us different?

The Fuel Ventures team combines hands-on support with real-world experience to help founders turn vision into reality. Our unique approach provides:

• Mentorship from seasoned experts.
• A vast investor and advisor network.
• Strategic advice and practical execution support.

We back ambitious, hard-working founders building businesses with massive global potential—companies capable of delivering x100 growth and achieving £1 billion+ market cap.