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LadBible

Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom, Europe

Overview

LADbible is the home of entertainment, viral video, trending content and the latest news. We are the biggest community in the world for a social generation.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
0
Investments · 12mo
1
Active investors
3

Sector focus

  • Digital Entertainment
  • Internet
  • News
  • Social
  • Video
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Investment portfolio

  • European Technology Network

    Participated · Seed · Jul 2026

    European Technology Network (ETN) produces daily live-streamed programming that breaks down tech news and hosts interviews, debates and roundtables with founders, investors and public figures. Founded in October and based in London by Luke Knight and Ronan Chambers, the show currently streams on X and YouTube and has amassed over 5 million views. ETN operates with a small core team of eight and has become a frequent stop on European startup press tours, receiving about 70 pitches per week. Its business model is ad- and sponsor-driven, with sponsors such as Polymarket, Base and ElevenLabs. Following its $1.6 million seed raise, ETN plans to relocate to a larger Kings Cross studio, grow the team, launch a newsletter and expand its schedule from two days a week to five, while introducing formats like debates and Shark Tank-style pitching.

Team

  • Alex Partridge

    Founder

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  • Arian Kalantari

    Co-Founder & COO

    LinkedIn
  • James Wigley

    Commercial Director