Placement in Creative Capital Ventures
November 24, 2024. Saratoga Capital is pleased to announce its capital placement in Creative Capital Ventures (CCV), a London-Lisbon based venture capital studio that combines substantial financial backing with strategic growth acceleration for early-stage tech companies and IP acquisitions.
CCV’s first fund – CCV Growth I – is set to raise up to €50 million by the end of quarter one 2025.
The fund’s first round of capital is set to be deployed by year end 2025, with 18 initial investments and 11 follow-on investments targeted.
Startups across critical sectors, including technology, digital media, and innovative consumer products will be empowered by the fund, CCV’s team has impacted 150 startups, with 20 companies founded and six exits between them.
John Darling, a key figure at Creative Capital Ventures, expressed enthusiasm about the new venture. “We are excited to launch our new fund,” he said. “It will provide critical capital and help scale innovative startups. We aim to foster long-term success for ambitious entrepreneurs.”
The fund will focus on high-growth sectors currently experiencing significant disruption, such as sports tech, media, entertainment, and lifestyle (health and wellness). CCV recognizes the lucrative opportunities in these industries. The fund strategically invests in early-stage tech companies and IP acquisitions, offering venture-like returns with greater stability.
Creative Capital Ventures is poised to achieve impressive returns while mitigating risk by acquiring more stable assets and targeting early-stage tech companies and IP.
“The CCV Team is quite good at what they do, and they offer to Saratoga Capital a solid pipeline of venture capital plays for further investment. We look forward to working with them.” said, Steven Pepa, Saratoga Capital Managing Director.
The launch of CCV’s new investment fund marks a significant milestone in the venture capital field. It blends traditional investment strategies with innovative growth mechanisms designed to build the next generation of market leaders.