W23 Global
Profile, fund size and portfolio
W23 Global is the corporate venture arm of Ahold Delhaize, Tesco, Woolworths Group, Empire and Shoprite Group, a consumer goods and retail company. It was founded in 2019 and is based in London, United Kingdom. It invests from seed to growth. Sectors it names: consumer and retail, climate and energy.
- Commitment by parentS3
- USD 125M
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Snapshot
Data behind this graphic
| Measure | Value | Unit | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headline size | USD 125M | Commitment by parent | Stated by the firm or its parent | S3 |
| Companies on the firm's portfolio page | 14 | companies | Counted from the firm's own list | S4 |
Sources: S3 Ahold Delhaize newsroom, 8 April 2024: W23 Global established; S4 Caplight: W23 investor profile.
Where it invests and who leads it
LeadersS2S9S8
- Ingrid MaesCEO and Chief Investment OfficerFind on LinkedInFirm page
- Brendon BlackerHead of InvestmentsFind on LinkedIn
- Brad ArmstrongLead InvestorFind on LinkedIn
Key facts
| Fact | Value | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent company | Ahold Delhaize, Tesco, Woolworths Group, Empire and Shoprite Group | Single source | S3 |
| Parent industry | Consumer goods and retail | Single source | S3 |
| Founded | 2019 | Reported by Caplight: W23 investor profile | S4 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Reported by Private Equity International: W23 institution profile (London HQ | S8 |
| Status | Active | Single source | S1 |
| Capital source | Parent company only | Single source | S3 |
| Headline size | USD 125M (Commitment by parent) | Single source | S3 |
| Stages | Seed, Series B, Growth (inferred from announced rounds) | Estimate | S4 |
Recent rounds
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Moment Energy | Not stated | Not stated | S5 |
| 2026-07-21 | Verse | Not stated | Not stated | S5 |
| 2026-07-21 | Skyfire | Not stated | Not stated | S5 |
| 2026-07-21 | Haast | Not stated | Not stated | S5 |
| 2026-07-21 | Cresta | Not stated | Not stated | S5 |
| 2025-12-12 | Keychain | Not stated | Not stated | S7 |
| 2025-12-12 | Topsort | Not stated | Not stated | S7 |
| 2025-08-12 | Harmonya | Not stated | Not stated | S6 |
| 2025-08-12 | Protex AI | Not stated | Not stated | S6 |
Portfolio
Public sources name 14 portfolio companies.S4
Every company on the W23 Global list
14 companies, as named in the sources cited: 10 listed, 4 active.S4 Read the firm's list.
Listed 10
- Auror
- Cresta
- Eucalyptus
- Gr4vy
- Harmonya
- Keychain
- Moment Energy
- Protex AI
- Samsara Eco
- Sapia.ai
Active 4
- Haast
- Skyfire
- Topsort
- Verse
Official pages
Read the firm's own pages for current information.
- Website www.w23.vc/
Sources
- S1W23 Global home pageFirm
- S2W23 Global about us pageFirm
- S3Ahold Delhaize newsroom, 8 April 2024: W23 Global establishedParent company
- S4Caplight: W23 investor profileThird-party report
- S5Ahold Delhaize newsroom: new investments through W23 Global (21 Jul 2026)Parent company
- S6Ahold Delhaize newsroom: investments in Harmonya and Protex AI via W23 Global (12 Aug 2025)Parent company
- S7Ahold Delhaize newsroom: Keychain and Topsort via W23 Global (12 Dec 2025)Parent company
- S8Private Equity International: W23 institution profile (London HQ, contacts)Third-party report
- S9Global Venturing: W23 names Blacker as investments headPress
Disclaimer and corrections
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