Odyssey Ventures is a transatlantic venture capital firm operating from London and San Francisco, created to close the valuation and funding gap between European and U.S. startups. Founded by Ali Mitchell and Michelle Robson, former leaders at EQT Ventures and AP Ventures, the firm provides U.S.-style venture capital, hands-on operational support, and direct access to the U.S. market for Europe’s most ambitious founders. Odyssey’s mission is to help science-driven and deeptech startups in Europe scale globally by bridging capital, expertise, and networks across continents.
Odyssey Ventures invests in early-stage startups transforming physical and industrial sectors through technology. Its focus spans deeptech, AI, manufacturing, chemicals, clean power, and neurotechnology.
The firm prioritizes companies leveraging scientific breakthroughs to drive efficiency, sustainability, and innovation across complex industries that have been historically under-digitized.
In October 2025, Odyssey Ventures launched from stealth with a $75 million fund designed to back early-stage European startups and help them compete on equal footing with U.S. peers.
The fund’s structure allows for rapid deployment, with first checks often written within hours, and continued follow-on support from pre-seed through Series A and beyond.
Odyssey’s model combines fast decision-making with deep operational engagement, positioning the firm as both a capital partner and a scaling accelerator for science-based ventures.
Leadership
Odyssey Ventures is co-founded by Ali Mitchell and Michelle Robson. Mitchell, a serial founder turned venture capitalist, has an extensive track record investing early in European unicorns such as Pleo, Beamery, and Anydesk. Robson, an engineer by training, brings a strong background in clean energy and industrial innovation, having supported groundbreaking companies like Amogy. Together, they combine scientific expertise, deeptech investing experience, and operational insight to guide startups from lab to market.
Investment Strategy
The firm’s strategy centers on speed, scale, and founder support. Odyssey backs founders capable of commercializing complex technologies and scaling globally. Its approach includes providing quick initial funding, ongoing capital support, and direct access to U.S. networks and markets.
The team works closely with portfolio companies on go-to-market, fundraising, and operational scaling, helping them navigate the unique challenges of industrial innovation. Odyssey sees the next two decades as a “venture supercycle” where AI, automation, and deeptech will reshape industries at software speed, enabling startups to create massive long-term value.
Notable Investments
Odyssey Ventures’ early portfolio includes Flow Engineering and Viridi, both emblematic of its thesis around AI-driven industrial transformation and sustainable materials innovation.
Notable Exits
As a newly launched firm, Odyssey Ventures has not yet reported any exits.
Other
Odyssey Ventures was founded to bridge the European innovation ecosystem with U.S.-level venture support, giving deeptech founders the resources and networks to compete globally.
Its transatlantic footprint enables startups to access capital, markets, and talent on both sides of the Atlantic.
