Concentric is a pan-European venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Kjartan Rist and Denis Shafranik. See contact routes.
Concentric is a pan-European venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Kjartan Rist and Denis Shafranik, headquartered in London with an additional office in Copenhagen. The firm invests in early-stage technology businesses from Seed+ to Series B, focusing on sectors where software transforms traditional industries such as financial services, proptech, mobility, logistics, and industrials. Its geographic focus centers on Western Europe, particularly the UK, Nordics, and Germany, though it has no strict geographic restrictions. Concentric’s typical check size ranges from €0.5 million to €5 million, with initial investments often between €0.5 million and €1.5 million, and it acts as an activist, hands-on investor that prefers to lead rounds when aligning with strong founding teams. Notable portfolio companies include Wheely, a London-based luxury ride-hailing service, as well as Superscript, Merama, BVNK, and Frontier Car Group. The firm distinguishes itself by rejecting management fee-heavy VC models, viewing investment as a partnership, and committing personally to building sustainable support structures for its portfolio.
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