# 20VC

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**20VC** is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2020 by [Harry Stebbings](/source/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](/source/BeReal), [Clubhouse](/source/Clubhouse_(app)), Hopin, [Poolside AI](/source/Poolside_AI), Linear, Merge, Captions.ai, Peec AI, Taxdoo, Sorare, and [Linktree](/source/Linktree).[10][11]

## References

1. ["How Podcast-Obsessed Tech Investors Made a New Media Industry"](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-31/venture-capital-s-podcast-obsession-has-transformed-tech-media). *Bloomberg.com*. [Archived](http://web.archive.org/web/20250826134625/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-31/venture-capital-s-podcast-obsession-has-transformed-tech-media) 2025-08-26 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2026-03-28.

1. Bhaimiya, Sawdah (2025-07-08). ["VC behind ‘996’ work culture debate says 5-day weeks won't build billion-dollar startups"](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/08/vc-behind-996-work-culture-debate-defends-7-day-work-weeks-.html). *CNBC*. Retrieved 2026-03-28.

1. York, Alexandra (2024). ["How This Under 30 Podcaster Raised One Of Europe’s Largest VC Funds"](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexyork/2024/10/18/how-this-under-30-podcaster-raised-one-of-europes-largest-vc-funds/). *Forbes*. [Archived](http://web.archive.org/web/20250725015018/https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexyork/2024/10/18/how-this-under-30-podcaster-raised-one-of-europes-largest-vc-funds/) 2025-07-25 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2026-03-28.

1. Lunden, Ingrid (2020-07-17). ["From Twenty Minute VC to 20VC, Harry Stebbings launches a micro VC off the back of his popular podcast"](https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/17/from-twenty-minute-vc-to-20vc-harry-stebbings-launched-a-micro-vc-off-the-back-of-his-popular-podcast/). *TechCrunch*. Retrieved 2026-03-28.

1. Bradshaw, Tim (2024). ["Podcaster Harry Stebbings raises one of Europe’s biggest venture funds"](https://www.ft.com/content/7b553b44-7c92-415c-979e-5b500bb8108f?syn-25a6b1a6=1). *Financial Times*

1. Milmo, Dan (2024-11-19). ["‘People don’t get the power of the podcast. But Trump does’: broadcaster-turned-investor Harry Stebbings"](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/nov/19/people-dont-get-the-power-of-the-podcast-but-trump-does-broadcaster-turned-investor-harry-stebbings). *The Guardian*. [ISSN 0261-3077](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/0261-3077). Retrieved 2026-03-28.

1. Randols, John (2025-04-29). ["20VC’s Stebbings: "I don’t actually want to be Andreessen""](https://tech.eu/2025/04/29/i-dont-actually-want-to-be-andreessen-says-20vcs-stebbings/). *Tech.eu*. Retrieved 2026-03-28.

1. Kahn, Jeremy. ["Podcaster-turned-VC Harry Stebbings now has $140 million to invest"](https://fortune.com/2021/06/16/harry-stebbings-podcaster-vc-20vc-mit-spotify/). *Fortune*. Retrieved 2026-03-28.

1. Predin, Josipa (2024). ["Turning Podcasts Into Profits: 20 VC’s $400 Million Fund And The Future Of Tech Investing"](https://www.forbes.com/sites/josipamajic/2024/10/15/turning-podcasts-into-profits-20vcs-400m-fund-and-the-future-of-tech-investing/). *Forbes*

1. Altchek, Ana. ["This 29-year-old founder sparked a debate when he posted about a 7-day workweek. He shared his work philosophy."](https://www.businessinsider.com/harry-stebbings-vc-founder-7-day-workweek-2025-7). *Business Insider*. Retrieved 2026-03-28.

1. Burroughs, Callum. ["Exclusive: 20VC podcast host and investor Harry Stebbings is raising a massive new fund targeting tech startups"](https://www.businessinsider.com/podcaster-vc-harry-stebbings-raising-major-new-20vc-fund-2024-6). *Business Insider*. Retrieved 2026-03-28.

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