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September 26, 2025

Rise of the ‘Hedo cubs’: Hedosophia alumni spin out new VC firms

Two Hedosophia alums announced funds this month, adding to a growing list


Freya Pratty

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Chris Corbishley, formerly at Hedosophoa, and Rory Mounsey Heysham, founders of new VC firm BNVT

VC firm Hedosophia is spawning an increasing number of new investment firms, as alumni — or “Hedo cubs” — set up their own shops to back European tech.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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