Check Warner
VCFounding Partner, Ada Ventures
Co-founded Ada to back underrepresented UK founders
London, UK£250K–£1M checks2 notable investments
Pre-SeedSeed
HealthcareClimateConsumerEnterprise SaaSFintech
Background
Check Warner (Francesca Warner) is a Founding Partner at Ada Ventures, which she co-founded with Matt Penneycard in 2018. She was previously a Principal at Downing Ventures and venture advisor at Seraphim Capital. She is Chair and co-founder of Diversity VC and was awarded an MBE for services to diversity and inclusion in Venture Capital in the 2022 King's New Year Honours. Ada Ventures has over $150m under management.
Investment Thesis
Pre-seed and seed investing in breakthrough founders across climate, economic empowerment, and healthy ageing from underrepresented backgrounds
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeed
Typical check: £250K–£1M
Sectors
HealthcareClimateConsumerEnterprise SaaSFintech
Based in: London, UK (Europe)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026