20VC

20VC
TypePrivate
IndustryVenture capital
Founded2020; 6 years ago (2020)
FounderHarry Stebbings
HeadquartersLondon, England, United Kingdom
Key people
Harry Stebbings
ProductsInvestments

20VC is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Harry Stebbings.[1] The firm invests in technology companies across stages, from early-stage to growth, with a focus on sectors including software, fintech, and artificial intelligence.[2][3]

History

Harry Stebbings founded 20VC in 2020 following the growth of his podcast, The Twenty Minute VC, which he launched in 2015.[4] The firm’s first fund was reported to be approximately $8.3 million and focused on early-stage investments.[5][6]

In 2021, 20VC raised additional capital totaling approximately $140 million across multiple funds, allowing the firm to expand its investment activities beyond seed-stage companies.[7]

In 2024, the firm closed a $400 million fund, its largest to date, aimed primarily at investing in technology companies, including those based in Europe. The fund included backing from institutional investors and technology founders.[8]

Alongside its primary funds, 20VC has supported the creation of smaller affiliated investment vehicles focused on specific operational areas such as growth, product, and sales.[9]

Investments

20VC investment include companies like: BeReal, Clubhouse, Hopin, Poolside AI, Linear, Merge, Captions.ai, Peec AI, Taxdoo, Sorare, and Linktree.[10][11]

References

  1. ^ "How Podcast-Obsessed Tech Investors Made a New Media Industry". Bloomberg.com. Archived from the original on 2025-08-26. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
  2. ^ Bhaimiya, Sawdah (2025-07-08). "VC behind '996' work culture debate says 5-day weeks won't build billion-dollar startups". CNBC. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
  3. ^ York, Alexandra (2024). "How This Under 30 Podcaster Raised One Of Europe's Largest VC Funds". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2025-07-25. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
  4. ^ Lunden, Ingrid (2020-07-17). "From Twenty Minute VC to 20VC, Harry Stebbings launches a micro VC off the back of his popular podcast". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
  5. ^ Bradshaw, Tim (2024). "Podcaster Harry Stebbings raises one of Europe's biggest venture funds". Financial Times.
  6. ^ Milmo, Dan (2024-11-19). "'People don't get the power of the podcast. But Trump does': broadcaster-turned-investor Harry Stebbings". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
  7. ^ Randols, John (2025-04-29). "20VC's Stebbings: "I don't actually want to be Andreessen"". Tech.eu. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
  8. ^ Kahn, Jeremy. "Podcaster-turned-VC Harry Stebbings now has $140 million to invest". Fortune. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
  9. ^ Predin, Josipa (2024). "Turning Podcasts Into Profits: 20 VC's $400 Million Fund And The Future Of Tech Investing". Forbes.
  10. ^ Altchek, Ana. "This 29-year-old founder sparked a debate when he posted about a 7-day workweek. He shared his work philosophy". Business Insider. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
  11. ^ Burroughs, Callum. "Exclusive: 20VC podcast host and investor Harry Stebbings is raising a massive new fund targeting tech startups". Business Insider. Retrieved 2026-03-28.

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