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Charco Holdings

Enriching Lives

Charco Holdings. A VC firm with a difference based in London. Be Bold. Do Better.

At Charco we invest in companies that enrich people’s lives. We believe that true wealth goes beyond finance.

We don’t exclusively invest in tech but our portfolio companies use it to make lives better, healthier and happier.

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited; imagination encircles the world.”

Albert Einstein

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"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."

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House Of Dreams

£225

Million Pounds Invested

In making lives better.

When we invest with heart, our capital creates ripples that radiate into countless lives, from bustling city streets to quiet rural communities. Some people think profit and purpose are mutually exclusive, but we understand that wealth is more than numbers on a screen. We’ve witnessed clever investment decisions that wash away old-world problems. Every pound that we invest contributes to a larger fabric of change, connecting people and possibilities in ways that spreadsheets cannot capture. We’re all part of this invisible network, where each conscious investment opens new pathways to progress.

Founding Vision

Our story started in a Rosebank coffee shop in Johannesburg, where we pooled our hard won wisdom from years in finance. We’d watched countless promising ideas perish because traditional investors couldn’t see their potential. The fancy office came later; our true currency was a shared belief that investing could be done differently. Like the tide’s rhythm, we understood that the best opportunities require the right timing and strategy. Our collective experience, forged through market cycles, taught us to know the moment when real value emerges.

Core Principles

We’re often asked about the factors that we find compelling in potential investments. We are drawn to ideas that solve real problems in clever ways. Just as nature finds elegant solutions through evolution, we seek solutions that turn complex things into elegant, useful ones. This is how we enrich people’s lives. We have a diverse portfolio, encompassing cloud computing, reimagining the mortgage industry, nurturing online community development, and streamlining corporate services. It’s like watching a puzzle solve itself, piece by piece.

Investing For Impact

We’re not just chasing returns. We’ve seen firsthand how businesses like ours can do so much more than generate profit. Every time we back a company that makes lives easier or solves a problem faced by a generation, we prove that profit and purpose can work together. It’s like planting trees – the forest isn’t instant, but given time, something remarkable emerges. We’re proud to be part of London’s push toward responsible investing, even if we tend to be quiet about it. We believe that true value isn’t just measured in pounds, but in enriching lives.

Global Network, Local Connections

Think of us as your local guide who happens to know everyone in town – and quite a few people abroad too. While our heart beats in London, our network stretches across the globe. We’ve built these connections naturally, one relationship at a time. Whether you need to understand Asian markets or crack North American distribution, chances are we know someone who’s been there and done that. But at the end of the day, you’ll still find us in our London office, ready for a cup of tea and a good conversation about your next big idea.

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