Today, I'm proud to announce the launch of Arthington Ventures, a new private equity and venture capital firm dedicated to backing exceptional founders and building category-defining businesses.
Why Arthington Ventures?
After successfully founding and exiting UKREiiF - which grew to attract over 14,000 attendees and contributed more than £20 million to the Leeds economy - I've seen firsthand what founders truly need to succeed. Too often, the support available to entrepreneurs comes from people who haven't walked in their shoes.
Arthington Ventures is different. We've been there and done it. We understand the challenges, the sleepless nights, and the difficult decisions that founders face every day.
Our Approach
We're not just investors - we're partners. Our founder-first approach means:
- Patient Capital: We take a long-term view, supporting founders through the ups and downs
- Operational Expertise: Hands-on support from people who've built and scaled businesses
- Network Access: Connections that open doors and accelerate growth
- Exit Planning: When the time is right, we help plan and execute successful exits
Our Portfolio
We're building a portfolio of complementary businesses that support the founder ecosystem:
- The Founder & Entrepreneur EcoSystem
- The Founder & Entrepreneur Festival
- The Sports Show
- The UK Artificial Intelligence Forum
- UKEDO
Each of these ventures is designed to create value for founders and the broader business community.
What We're Looking For
We invest in founder-led businesses with:
- Exceptional founders with relevant experience
- Scalable business models
- Clear paths to profitability or exit
- Alignment with our portfolio synergies
Get in Touch
If you're building something special and think Arthington Ventures could be the right partner for your journey, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our For Founders page to learn more about our investment criteria and submit your pitch.
Here's to building tomorrow's industry leaders.
Keith Griffiths Founder & Chief Executive, Arthington Ventures