Believing In Believers

Exceptional Ventures is a London-based VC firm investing in early-stage companies that help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives – maximising what we call the Joyspan®.

Our mission

Exceptional Ventures is a London-based business with a mission to help as many people around the globe live longer, healthier, and happier lives, maximising what we call Joyspan®. At our core is a science-driven venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies driving the current revolution in human health.

Founded in 2022 by Matt Cooper and Paolo Pio, experienced entrepreneurs, operators and investors with over 400 combined investments, EV brings decades of entrepreneurial, operating and investment expertise across Prevention, Early Detection & Risk Assessment, and Smarter Treatment & Care Delivery. EV’s portfolio spans more than 50 companies in the UK, Europe and the US.

We aim to be more than capital. We partner with the very best founders and scientists, and help them build the businesses that drive the greatest possible impact in health, wellness and longevity – maximising human Joyspan®.

Our Investment Themes

Prevention

Early Detection &
Risk Assessment

Smarter Treatment & Care Delivery