Investing in your success
We invest in the best UK focused software entrepreneurs, then work with them to build large valuable businesses


In September 2013, Encore invested in Episode 1, a UK focussed venture capital firm specialising in early stage technology and software investments.
Episode 1 seeks to invest between £250k and £2 million in early stage software driven companies led by smart, dynamic teams trying to build scalable, exciting and valuable businesses.
It is led by Managing Partner, Simon Murdoch, who sold his business to Amazon in the late 1990's, and was a very early investor in companies including Betfair, Shazam, Lovefilm and Zoopla, among others.
Current portfolio:
Exited portfolio:

Teaching children Life Skills through the Performing Arts

Results driven digital marketing provider operating a ‘software as a service’ (SaaS) model

International online retailer for road cycle parts, accessories and clothing

Market leading vehicle preparation services for the motor trade

Data centre and critical environment contamination prevention and maintenance specialists

Distributor of designer radiators and towel rails

Inspection and preventative maintenance technology for the energy sector
Investments made and supported by Encore partners whilst at previous firms:

Operator of high-quality integrated healthcare facilities specialising in the provision of MRI, CT, nuclear medicine and other diagnostic imaging services

UK's most comprehensive property sales and lettings website

UK’s second largest single price point retailer, with over 250 stores nationwide and 2 million customers every week

One of the world's largest sportswear brands and manufacturing companies

Operator of 52 individually branded, premium bars and venues based primarily in London

One of the longest standing and most successful web based hotel sites in the UK, featuring over 118,000 properties from all over the world

UK company offering catered chalets, self-catered apartments, hotels and lodges in ski resorts worldwide

UK's leading family ski holidays specialist with a huge range of childcare and family ski chalets throughout europe

Leading accommodation-only supplier, offering travel agents and tour operators exclusive access to quality hotels and resorts around the world

SaaS provider of automated contact and resolution services to consumer credit and risk management companies helping them to manage risk and fight fraud

Conveyancing search provider of choice to deliver fast, trusted property searches, including Local Authority, LLC and CON29

Specialist technical recruitment and human resource provider

Leading independent provider of power protection product and service solutions

“We were keen to have Encore as an investor in our fund as they have a strong presence in the entrepreneurial and investment community – their people network, deal experience, and pre and post investment approach could also be of significant value to Episode 1.”
Damian Lane
Partner – Episode 1

“Encore continues to add real value to our business. They contribute both strategically and operationally and provide a wealth of support to our management team. “
Ian Mahoney
Chairman – Third Space