DR Ventures
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Private office / UK / Europe

We secure our place inside a company long before capital enters the conversation — working close to founders through the reality of building something that lasts.

About

About DR Ventures

DR Ventures is a UK-based venture-capital private office. We secure our place inside a company long before capital enters the conversation, working close to founders through the slow, unglamorous reality of building.

Founded in 2021 as a research initiative, DR Ventures evolved into an active investment office as we embedded with founding teams and deployed capital into companies we helped build.

Based in the UK with a presence in Tel Aviv and Barcelona, we operate globally across deep-tech, real estate, bio/med-tech, infrastructure and governance systems.

Leadership

Barak Peled

Founder & CEO

Serial entrepreneur and investor operating across hospitality, real estate, and B2B-tech since 2016. Advises founders and private investors, combining deep operational experience with data-led and financial expertise.

Ania Amar, PhD

Technical DD & Investor Relations

Biomedical engineer with PhD and 15 years in R&D, QA, and positions across biopharma and medical device industries. Has carried out precision due diligence covering over a dozen deals across multiple jurisdictions.

Stefan Avivson

Portfolio Growth & Mentoring

Helping CEOs strip the fluff, speak the truth, and sell. Coaching CEOs for over 20 years, enabling growth, unlocking potential, and opening over $1.6B+ in pipeline.

Core competencies

Where we operate.

01

Founders

Embedded operating support where it matters: growth, finance and commercial execution. From idea to scale, we partner for the long run.

02

Private Capital

Commitment before, during and post-funding. We understand the deal, pull aligned capital and propel portfolios forward.

03

VC Funds

Portfolio risk, exit pathways and next-fund momentum. We enter when additional operating clarity changes the outcome.

04

Governance

Durable operating systems, strategic accountability and decision architecture for companies built beyond the next round.

Thesis & focus

Understanding risk through work, not narrative.

We back companies from pre-seed through Series A where durable products, infrastructure and trusted teams intersect with our operational ability to move the asset forward.

B2B SaaSB2Gov / RegLegalFinHospitality & LeisureLife SciencesDual Use & DefenceUK & Europe

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

Round Size

£0.25m – £1m · Seed+: up to £10m

Geography

UK, Europe

Operating evidence

A selective office participating in a handful of off-market rounds each year, where specific operational expertise makes the difference between stalling and scaling.

1,000+

Founders interviewed since 2022

£2.5bn+

Deal value assessed

8

Portfolio positions · 1 closed · 2 exited · 5 live

Network

Aligned capital. Selective access.

We operate within a selective set of investor communities, associations, and founder ecosystems - engaging early, collaborating with experienced peers, and co-investing alongside aligned capital.

01

VNTR

A global investor community connecting VCs, angels, family offices, and fund managers for co-investment, deal flow, and collaboration.

02

Founder Institute

A global pre-seed startup accelerator helping founders turn early ideas into fundable companies through structured, mentor-driven programmes.

03

LVCN

London Venture Capital Network — a London-based hub connecting founders, investors, and LPs through events, research, and VC education programmes.

04

Institute of Directors

The UK's longest-running membership body for company directors and business leaders, offering networking, professional development, and advocacy.