Alicorn Venture Partners

European venture capital firm specializing in growth-stage frontier technology companies through secondaries and bespoke primary transactions, with strong focus on Israel and UK markets.

• London, UK • Est. 2017
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Investment Requirements

Revenue (ARR)
Flexible
Deal Structure
Stock + cash Flexible
Target Industries
B2B Software
Geographic Focus
Europe Global

Company Overview

Alicorn Venture Partners

What They Buy

  • Target: Growth-stage frontier technology companies
  • Focus: Data, cyber security, and enterprise software
  • Geography: Strong focus on Tel Aviv, Germany, and UK markets
  • Structure: Secondary investments and bespoke primary transactions
  • Stage: Growth-stage businesses backed by leading VC firms
  • Approach: Blend of venture capital and private equity techniques

Recent Major Acquisitions

  • Glassbox: AI customer intelligence platform ($150M all-cash, delisted from TASE, 2024)
  • Axis: Modern workplace solutions (acquired by HPE)
  • Lemonade: Insurance technology platform (led to NASDAQ IPO)

Track Record

  • Founded: 2017 in London (spun off from Arowana in 2023)
  • Leadership: Alexander Assim (Managing Partner, Durham University alum)
  • Geographic Focus: European-oriented VC with strong Israel/UK presence
  • Specialization: High-tech, deep-tech, software and hardware sectors
  • Philosophy: Keep leaders in control while providing growth capital
  • Approach: Purpose-constructed deals for growth-stage businesses

Portfolio Companies

Glassbox
AI-fueled customer intelligence solutions ($150M acquisition, delisted from TASE)
Axis
Modern workplace solutions (acquired by HPE)
Lemonade
Insurance technology platform (NASDAQ IPO)

Founder Testimonials

"The Glassbox team are pioneers in integrating AI to revolutionize customer interactions"
Alexander Assim
Alicorn Venture Partners (Managing Partner) (2024)
Source

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