IP Group is a London-based corporate firm that provides financial, strategic, and commercial expertise to clients internationally. Founded in 2001, the company focuses on creating value through the commercialisation of intellectual property derived from research-intensive institutions. It manages the end-to-end process of identifying viable IP, developing or partnering to build value, and establishing commercial arrangements that translate scientific advances into practical products and businesses. IP Group combines industry insight and financial experience to support science- and technology-based ventures, offering capital as well as strategic guidance to help companies grow and accelerate the impact of research. Its work spans clean technology, life sciences, and other deep technology sectors, with a track record of backing and developing ventures that aim to deliver tangible societal and economic outcomes.

Octopus Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm that backs technology-enabled startups across Europe, with a bias toward the UK. It invests across stages, from idea/concept through seed, Series A/B to growth, typically taking lead rounds and board seats. The firm targets sectors including health, fintech, deep tech, consumer, and B2B software, as well as climate and digital health, and provides hands-on support to help portfolio companies scale, not only capital. Annual activity amounts to several hundred million pounds, with equity investments ranging from relatively small rounds to tens of millions. It seeks to partner with founders for multi-year growth, and has backed notable companies such as ManyPets, Cazoo, Depop, Elvie, and WaveOptics. Operations span London and New York, aided by a network of partners in the US and Asia.

Seedcamp is a London-based venture capital firm and seed platform that backs early-stage startups across Europe and globally, with a focus on fintech, healthcare and technology. It identifies world-class founders addressing large, global markets and provides immediate access to smart capital, mentorship, and a lifelong, global community built on more than a decade of experience backing exceptional talent. Through its broad network of partners and mentors, Seedcamp helps portfolio companies scale, access strategic resources, and navigate early growth, with a geographic reach that spans North America, Asia, Europe and Africa.

SFC Capital is a United Kingdom based venture capital firm founded in 2012 that focuses on early-stage investments, including pre-seed and seed rounds, in sectors such as software, technology, e-commerce, consumer products, enterprise solutions, green technology, medical technology, and hospitality. It backs UK startups through an Angel Network and seed funds, providing capital and guidance and offering access to SEIS- and EIS-qualifying investment opportunities. The firm is described as a leading seed investor in the UK.

JamJar Investments LLP is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2013, specializing in seed and early-stage investments primarily in the consumer services and products sectors, as well as technology and non-tech industries, including food and drink. The firm targets high-growth consumer brand businesses in Europe and typically invests between £0.15 million and £1 million in initial rounds, with the capacity for follow-on investments. JamJar is distinctively led by the founders of innocent drinks, who bring over 14 years of operational and commercial experience from building the brand to its acquisition by Coca-Cola. This background enables JamJar to understand the entrepreneurial journey, including its challenges and potential solutions, and fosters a collaborative investment approach, often preferring to work with teams rather than individuals.

Parkwalk Advisors is a London-based venture capital firm that focuses on UK technology companies with IP backing, primarily those spun out from UK universities. The firm invests across seed to growth stages, including late-stage rounds, and is stage-agnostic, aiming to support unlisted companies with freedom to operate. It concentrates on companies originating from university research, especially in Cambridge and across the UK, and targets sectors such as healthcare, energy, materials, technology, artificial intelligence, big data, life sciences, cleantech, medtech, quantum computing, and the apps ecosystem. Typical investments range from about £0.3 million to £10 million, with capital structures kept in a single share class, and the firm may provide equity or debt financings. Investments are generally planned over a three- to eight-year horizon.

Ascension Ventures is a private equity and venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2012. It focuses on early-stage to growth investments in the United Kingdom, including SEIS and EIS eligible opportunities. The firm targets technology and media driven sectors such as digital media, creative industries, advertising technology, fintech, educational technology, health technology, and next generation platforms, as well as e-commerce, sustainability, energy, transport, and consumer goods. It supports seed to growth rounds and is open to co-investments with angels and other funds, aiming to exit investments in four to seven years. The firm emphasizes building practical partnerships with portfolio companies to foster scale and long-term value.

Founded in London in 2016, Future Planet Capital is a venture capital firm investing in growth-stage companies from top global universities. It focuses on breakthrough technologies addressing challenges in climate change, health, education, and sustainable growth.

Citi Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Citigroup that leverages the bank’s resources to identify, incubate, and invest in innovative ideas at the intersection of finance and technology. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, London, Palo Alto, Tel Aviv, and Singapore, Citi Ventures collaborates with Citi colleagues, clients, and the broader innovation community to discover new value and accelerate the development of transformative technologies. The firm focuses on fintech, data analytics and machine learning, the future of commerce, security and enterprise IT, marketing, property technology, distributed ledger technology, and digital assets, pursuing strategic investments that complement Citi’s business lines and risk management capabilities. Since its founding, Citi Ventures has sought to build partnerships and portfolios that support entrepreneurship and technological progress, helping individuals, businesses, and communities adapt to rapid digital change while expanding Citi’s ecosystem and capabilities.

Speedinvest is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, with offices in Berlin, Paris, London, Munich, and San Francisco, that focuses on early-stage technology investments across Europe, including Central and Eastern Europe. The firm backs seed to early growth rounds in areas including deep tech, fintech, health, industrial tech, marketplaces, consumer tech, software-as-a-service, and network effects, with a platform philosophy and hands-on support via an in-house Platform+ team that provides growth marketing, human resources, US business development, and networking assistance from day one. Typical investments range from a few hundred thousand euros up to about three million euros, with a preference for minority stakes up to around 20% and for taking co-entrepreneurial operational roles for six months to a year. Speedinvest was founded in 2011 and is known for combining capital with hands-on operational support to help portfolio companies scale.

Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 in Palo Alto, California, that backs early and growth-stage technology startups worldwide. It concentrates on software, cloud, data, mobile, digital media, and adjacent sectors, including consumer and enterprise technology, fintech, security, and healthcare. The firm supports entrepreneurs with long-term guidance and the resources needed to build world-class, category-defining companies. Accel maintains offices in Palo Alto, San Francisco, London, and Bangalore, and has backed a broad portfolio featuring notable companies such as Atlassian, Facebook, Dropbox, Slack, Spotify, and Cloudera.

Northstar Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. It provides direct investments in early-stage and growth companies and also participates in fund of funds, including private equity funds, accelerators, and incubators. The firm targets sectors such as digital media, entertainment technology, music services, data, telecommunications, clean technology, healthcare and biotechnology, energy, climate tech, computer games, and related technologies. It focuses its activity in the North East region of England, especially County Durham, Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, and supports portfolio companies with strategic value through its network of university partners, funders, and experienced non-executive directors. Typical investments range from small seed or pre-seed rounds to larger growth rounds, with co-investment alongside other investors. Northstar Ventures emphasizes helping innovative companies create talent, jobs, and growth in the region, contributing to the local innovation ecosystem.

SOSV is a global venture capital firm that supports early-stage startups through active, founder-first development programs. Its flagship initiatives HAX and IndieBio provide facilities, engineering resources, services, and laboratory equipment to accelerate product development and prepare companies for subsequent funding rounds. SOSV focuses on deep technology across health, environmental, and cross-border software sectors, aiming to solve human and planetary health challenges. In addition to providing capital, the firm emphasizes intensive programmatic support to help portfolio companies move quickly from seed toward growth, including customer acquisition and scale. The firm operates globally with a bias toward startups targeting rapid international expansion, especially in Asia, and tends to back a small cohort of high-potential companies to accelerate their progress and attract leading investors.

Insight Partners is a global private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1995 that acts as a software investor, partnering with growth-stage technology and software companies. The firm concentrates on Fintech, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, DevOps, and Healthcare, providing capital and hands-on support to help management teams scale. Headquartered in New York City with offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto, Insight Partners has more than $75 billion in assets under management, has invested in over 750 companies worldwide, and more than 55 portfolio companies have reached an IPO.

YFM Equity Partners is an independent private equity and venture capital firm that provides growth capital, recapitalizations, development funding, and management buyouts for small and medium-sized enterprises in the United Kingdom and the United States. The firm targets growth-oriented companies across sectors such as energy, materials, manufacturing, consumer brands, healthcare, technology, information technology, software and services, financials, business services, retail, and telecommunications, with a preference for firms with proprietary technology or data capabilities. It typically invests in growth capital and management buyouts, deploying multi-million pound equity (examples include roughly £2–£6 million for growth deals and £3–£10 million for buyouts), often takes a board seat, and aims to hold a majority stake. YFM seeks to exit holdings within about five years through sale or listing. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Leeds, the firm maintains offices in London, Manchester, Sheffield, and other UK cities to access regional opportunities and oversee cross-border investments.

Entrepreneur First is a London-headquartered platform and early-stage technology investor that helps ambitious individuals form technology startups by connecting them with potential co-founders, helping develop ideas, and accelerating funding from leading investors. The organization operates across six cities on three continents, supporting high-potential founders to build globally important tech companies. Since inception it has supported hundreds of ventures and built a network of thousands of alumni, with a portfolio valued in the billions. It is backed by prominent tech founders and investors who provide mentorship and capital to accelerate growth.

AlbionVC is a London-based venture capital firm that backs seed to Series B startups, focusing on healthcare, digital health, medtech, B2B software and SaaS, digital risk, fintech, AI, deep-tech, climate tech and life sciences services in the United Kingdom. The firm partners with founders to support long-term growth and scale-up as the technology investment arm of Albion Capital Group, backing early to growth-stage companies and managing around $1 billion in venture funds.

Founded in 1986 and based in London, Downing is a diversified investment firm with a focus on infrastructure investments. It manages funds for investors and supports businesses across various sectors including renewable energy, healthcare, care homes, children's nurseries, and technology. As of 2021, Downing has raised and invested over £1.7 billion into businesses that make a difference.

IQ Capital Partners is a Cambridge- and London-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology companies in the UK, with a focus on deep tech, AI and machine learning, IoT, cybersecurity, SaaS and PaaS, data analytics, life sciences and other technology driven sectors. It typically invests between £0.3 million and £5 million upfront, with follow-on capacity up to about £30 million per company, and supports rounds with equity, debt and convertible instruments. The firm generally does not lead rounds, instead co-investing with angel investors from networks such as the Great Eastern Investment Forum, and it often seeks to appoint a board member at portfolio companies. IQ Capital operates across the UK, including Cambridge, Oxford and Bristol, and targets both early local ventures and opportunities in less developed areas in the East of England. Founded in 2003, it maintains a presence in Cambridge and London.

Index Ventures is a venture capital firm with offices in London, San Francisco, and Geneva that backs technology-driven startups worldwide. Since 1996 it has partnered with entrepreneurs to turn bold ideas into global businesses, investing across early and growth stages in sectors such as artificial intelligence, software, data, fintech, healthcare, media, mobility, security, and open source. The firm focuses on high-technology and life sciences and supports portfolio companies to scale internationally. Notable portfolio companies include Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, Farfetch, King, Slack, and Supercell.

Founded in London in 2000, MMC Ventures is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in transformative technology companies across sectors such as enterprise AI, cloud & data infrastructure, fintech, and data-driven health. The firm invests between £0.4 million to £1 million, typically taking a minority stake and seeking board seats or observer rights.

Founded in 2015, Oxford Science Enterprises is a venture firm that partners with the University of Oxford to build science-based businesses. It invests primarily in life sciences, AI and software, healthcare, and deep tech sectors, aiming to create companies capable of addressing global challenges such as infectious diseases and nuclear fusion.

Molten Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm established in 2006. They focus on investing in deeptech, consumer tech, healthtech, SaaS, and enterprise software sectors, supporting visionary entrepreneurs with innovative ideas.

Episode 1 Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology companies in the United Kingdom. It concentrates on software-driven businesses, including SaaS and information technology, and seeks companies with potential to disrupt their markets. The firm typically leads or co-leads seed and Series A rounds, investing up to £2 million, and often takes a seat on the board to provide strategic guidance. It maintains a hands-on approach, working closely with founders to recruit talent, understand customers, and accelerate product and revenue growth. The firm favors ambitious teams with relevant experience, a deep understanding of the customer problem, and a scalable business model able to attract subsequent funding.

Founded in 1999, LocalGlobe is a UK-based venture capital firm focusing on seed investments. It supports ambitious founders across various sectors, with notable portfolio companies including Citymapper, Improbable, Lovefilm, Moo, Tweetdeck, TransferWise, and Zoopla.

Founded in 1997, Amadeus Capital Partners is a global technology investor focusing on early to growth-stage companies across various sectors including enterprise software, consumer services, medical technology, healthcare IT, and cleantech. With over $1 billion raised for investment, the firm has backed more than 130 companies, providing operational support and networking opportunities to help entrepreneurs succeed.

Balderton Capital is a London-based venture capital firm that invests in European technology companies across early-stage and growth stages. It targets sectors including software, fintech, health technology, consumer and retail, internet, mobility, security, and related tech-enabled businesses. The firm supports portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle—from seed to exit—by providing strategic guidance, introductions to professional services, and access to a network of globally connected executives. It operates a founder-focused program with workshops and community events designed to help portfolio companies scale, hire, and navigate markets.

Founded in 2017, Firstminute Capital is a London-based venture capital firm investing globally. It focuses on early-stage tech companies across Europe, with a particular interest in fintech, health tech, SaaS, climate tech, blockchain, and consumer sectors.

Firestartr is a venture capital firm based in London that backs digital entrepreneurs across SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, digital media, fintech and e-commerce. It provides capital and hands-on support, drawing on the founders' entrepreneurial experience and a wide network of senior advisors to drive sustainable growth from seed stage to Series A and beyond.

Wayra UK is the corporate venture arm and accelerator of Wayra, the global open-innovation program of Telefónica. It runs accelerator programs for early-stage technology startups across industries including health care, information technology, cybersecurity, smart transport and smart city, and 5G, providing investment and acceleration support. The unit connects startups with Telefónica’s networks and partners to enable collaboration and scale opportunities, aiming to generate joint business opportunities between innovators and Telefónica. As part of a worldwide network spanning multiple countries, Wayra UK positions itself as a bridge between entrepreneurs and corporate-scale opportunity, facilitating access to capital, mentorship, and business development.

Founded in London in 2013, Force Over Mass Capital is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology investments across the UK and Europe. It operates seed and scale-up funds to support innovative B2B businesses in Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, and Industry 4.0 verticals.

Battery Ventures is a technology-focused investment firm founded in 1983 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. It engages in venture capital and private equity investments in technology companies, with emphasis on software (including application and infrastructure software), IT infrastructure technologies, consumer internet and mobile services, industrial technologies, and life science tools. The firm seeks to back category-defining businesses with potential for scalable growth, often supporting companies through multiple stages and across select global regions.

Forward Partners is a London-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology startups, focusing on pre-seed and seed rounds in eCommerce, marketplaces, Web3, and applied AI. The firm provides venture funding and strategic support to help portfolio companies grow. Founded in the early 2010s, Forward Partners was acquired by Molten Ventures in 2023, with its activities integrated into Molten Ventures' platform.

Beringea is an international venture capital and private equity firm, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Michigan with offices in London and Manchester. It targets equity and debt investments in growth‑oriented companies across the United States, United Kingdom and Europe, focusing on sectors such as media, health care and life sciences, Internet technologies, advanced manufacturing, clean tech and specialized consumer goods. The firm supports entrepreneurs and management teams with capital and strategic guidance to help develop growth opportunities and create value.

Business Growth Fund plc is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in early stage, acquisitions, middle market, emerging growth, growth capital, and small and medium-sized companies. It does not invest in start-ups or smaller companies, mezzanine, regulated financial services, property development, and real estate sectors. The firm considers to invest in all sectors, primarily focusing on high-tech manufacturing; software and electronics; leisure and tourism; education; hospitality; retail; consumer; tech, media & digital; energy; renewable energy and clean-tech; healthcare and life sciences; construction & infrastructure, industrial and business & professional services; outsourcing; and digital businesses. Within leisure it focuses on hotels, resorts and cruise lines. The firm seeks to invest in companies based in Midlands, United Kingdom with a focus on North of England, North East & Cambria and North West, London, South East, South West England, Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, the Thames Valley, South and North Wales, the Yorkshire & Humber, Scotland, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. In Aberdeen, it seeks to make oil and gas investments. The firm seeks to invest between £1 million ($1.23 million) and £10 million ($12.33 million) in companies with sales between £5 million ($6.17 million) and £100 million ($123.38 million). It typically acquires a majority or minority stakes of between 10 percent and 40 percent in companies and prefers to take a board seat. The firm seeks to co-invest alongside other investors. It structures its investments flexibly, providing a mixture of ordinary shares, preference shares or subordinated loan stock. The firm seeks to exit its investments in around 10 years, wherein typically all shareholders exit together. It invests off its own balance sheet and prefers to have an active partnership with the management. Business Growth Fund plc was founded in February, 2011 and is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom with additional offices across Europe.

Praetura Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Praetura Group, based in Manchester, United Kingdom. It focuses on early-stage investments in technologies including artificial intelligence, gaming, health tech, life sciences, and cybersecurity, aiming to support startups beyond funding. The firm is known for a hands-on, proactive approach that provides strategic value and operational support to portfolio companies.

Founded in London in 2011, Passion Capital is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage technology companies. They focus on fostering an ecosystem of innovation and collaboration in Europe, believing that the passion and ability of founders are key assets for success. Notable investments include GoCardless, Monzo Bank, and Marshmallow.

ACF Investors, established in 2011 and based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, operates as a venture capital entity that collaborates with experienced angel investors to support early-stage businesses. The firm focuses on co-investing alongside syndicates of angel investors, leveraging their sector-specific expertise to identify and fund high-potential companies. ACF Investors has built a strong portfolio, having invested over £40 million in partnership with more than £200 million from angel investors and other sources, resulting in a diverse collection of over 80 companies. The organization is dedicated to fostering the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises throughout the UK, often providing support through multiple funding rounds as these companies scale.

Par Equity is the venture capital and private equity arm of Scottish Enterprise, headquartered in Edinburgh with an additional office in San Francisco. The firm focuses on early‑stage and growth investments in technology companies and digital health solutions, seeking proprietary technology and proven commercial products ready for transatlantic expansion. It supports Scottish firms aiming to enter the United States and encourages U.S. companies to establish a presence in Scotland, with a particular emphasis on the North of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Par Equity typically invests between £250,000 and £1 million, and between £500,000 and £2.5 million, targeting companies with enterprise values up to £10 million.

Established in 2002, The FSE Group is a venture capital firm based in Hampshire, UK. It focuses on investing in early-stage and growth-stage startups operating within the renewable energy and social enterprise sectors.

Mercia Asset Management is a specialist asset manager based in the United Kingdom, focused on equity and debt investments to support the growth aspirations of regional businesses. The firm manages multiple funds, including venture capital funds dedicated to early-stage technology companies, particularly in the West Midlands. Mercia aims to provide a complete capital solution by investing across various asset classes, including venture and private equity. It emphasizes backing companies with strong growth potential and proprietary technology. The firm offers initial investments typically ranging from £50,000 to £250,000, with the capacity for follow-on investments up to £1 million per company. Mercia Asset Management also allows private investors to participate in high-growth technology companies through its Growth EIS Fund, benefiting from tax reliefs. Established in 1982, Mercia has established a reputation as a proactive partner for business owners, shareholders, and fund investors, aspiring to deliver superior returns.

Founded in London in 2002, Venrex is a venture capital firm focused on investing in technology-enabled businesses led by creative founders.

Established in 2014, the London Co-Investment Fund aims to facilitate significant funding for early-stage tech businesses in London that already have potential investors. By providing additional capital, these startups gain more time and resources to validate their business models, enhancing their prospects for subsequent funding rounds and growth.

Threshold Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. It pursues a high-conviction, early-stage investment strategy and partners with entrepreneurs to build technology-driven companies in consumer, enterprise, and healthcare sectors. The firm provides venture and growth capital to technology companies and has historical ties to the broader Draper Fisher Jurvetson network. Threshold focuses on supporting early-stage ventures across software, consumer, and healthcare technologies, and seeks to back innovative teams aiming to reach market leadership.

Established in 2017, the Midlands Engine Investment Fund facilitates equity and debt investments to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across the West Midlands and East & South East Midlands. Collaborating with ten Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), it aims to stimulate regional economic growth by providing over £250 million in investment.

Newable Limited is a London-based company that offers finance, consulting, and property services specifically tailored for start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. Founded in 2009, Newable focuses on fostering a supportive environment that empowers both its employees and clients. The company aims to cultivate confidence and leadership, enabling individuals and businesses to realize their potential. Additionally, Newable Ventures operates as a private investment group that connects early-stage investors with high-growth scale-up companies. It provides opportunities for private investors, family offices, and corporate investors to engage with innovative, knowledge-intensive firms, often facilitating collaborative investment efforts where investors also play active roles in guiding the companies they back. With over 30 years of experience, Newable has built a comprehensive ecosystem of investors and partners, ensuring a robust pipeline of early-stage investment opportunities.

Green Angel Ventures, founded in 2013 and based in London, England, is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in climate innovation. The company specializes in identifying and supporting inventions that address climate change across various sectors, including energy, carbon removal, nature-based solutions, food and agriculture, transport, industry, and recycling. By evaluating impactful projects and providing necessary funding, Green Angel Ventures aims to foster the growth of innovative solutions that can effectively combat climate challenges on a global scale.

Founded in 1996, Albion Capital is a UK-based venture capital firm investing £2-5m for minority stakes in early-stage companies. They focus on digital B2B companies across sectors like enterprise software, technology services, digital health, cybersecurity, martech, and fintech, with a preference for companies benefiting from macro trends such as disruption and digital transformation.

British Patient Capital Limited is a venture capital arm of British Business Bank PLC, established in 2018 and headquartered in Sheffield, with an additional office in London. The company specializes in seed, early venture, mid venture, and growth capital investments, focusing on a diverse range of sectors including information technology, healthcare, financial services, and energy. British Patient Capital primarily invests in UK-based ventures but is also open to global opportunities. The firm aims to finance innovative companies and promote long-term investment strategies that yield competitive returns. It also emphasizes the importance of attracting additional investors to the venture capital space through its commitment to delivering value and managing risk.

Tiger Global Management is a New York based investment firm that manages public and private market strategies to pursue technology-driven growth opportunities worldwide. Founded in 2001 by Charles (Chase) Coleman, the firm invests in leading global companies across various industries, with a particular emphasis on technology-enabled growth. In public markets it employs long/short and growth strategies, while in private markets it targets opportunities from early to late stage. The firm operates globally, including the United States, China, India, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, and works with portfolio companies across their lifecycle to drive long-term value.