VC Firms in the UK
We've mapped 20 of the most active VC firms in the UK, with cheques $25K–$500M.
We've mapped 20 of the most active VC firms investing in the UK — ranked by how recently and how thoroughly each profile has been verified. Cheque sizes across this segment run $25K–$500M.
Not every one of these VC firms is a fit for every round — they differ on stage, cheque size, and sector focus, and the best-known name is rarely the best match. 20 of these profiles have been verified in the last review pass. Sign in to see each investor's full thesis, cheque range, and how closely they fit your specific company.
RYSE Asset Management
London-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage HealthTech companies at Seed and Series A, with focus areas including cardiovascular, metabolic, o… Sign in to see full profile →
Sie Ventures
London-based capital platform backing female (co-)founded startups across the UK and Europe via direct investments, an angel/family-office syndicate, and the… Sign in to see full profile →
bp Ventures
Corporate venture capital arm of BP plc, investing since 2007 in early to growth-stage startups across mobility, low-carbon energy, bioenergy, hydrogen, EV c… Sign in to see full profile →
Tate & Lyle Ventures
London-based corporate VC arm of Tate & Lyle (managed independently by Circadia Ventures LLP) investing in food science and technology startups focused on co… Sign in to see full profile →
Syncona
FTSE 250 healthcare investor founding, building and funding life sciences companies (gene/cell therapy, biologics, small molecules); London-based; targets po… Sign in to see full profile →
Solon Ventures
London-based VC (founded 2007) investing in healthcare and technology companies across all stages; typical cheque USD 5-10M. Sign in to see full profile →
SIS Fund
Edinburgh-based impact VC, part of Social Investment Scotland; backs impact-led enterprises across life sciences, high-tech, and enterprise applications. Sign in to see full profile →
Science Creates Ventures
Bristol-based deep-tech VC (SCVC) - venture arm of Science Creates ecosystem (founded 2017). Sign in to see full profile →
Samos Investments Advisory
London-based VC (founded 2008) focused on high-growth European businesses across deep-tech/AI, consumer internet, e-commerce, B2B software and fintech. Sign in to see full profile →
Rosetta Capital
UK-based specialist venture capital firm focused on life sciences and medical device investments. Sign in to see full profile →
PlayStack Capital - PlayFund
London-based video game publisher and financier; subsidiary PlayFund is a GBP2m S/EIS hybrid fund backing 8-12 early-stage game developers per portfolio. Sign in to see full profile →
Oxford Technology Management
UK VCT manager investing in seed/early-stage technology start-ups via the Oxford Technology VCTs. Sign in to see full profile →
Oxford Science Enterprises
Oxford Science Enterprises (formerly Oxford Sciences Innovation) is the dedicated investment company for the University of Oxford's spinout ecosystem, headqu… Sign in to see full profile →
Nova Capital Management
Nova Capital Management is an independent private equity sponsor founded in 2002, headquartered in London with an office in Chicago. Sign in to see full profile →
North Star Ventures
Northstar Ventures is a Newcastle upon Tyne-based venture capital firm and the North East of England's leading early-stage investor. Sign in to see full profile →
North East Accelerator Fund
Northstar Ventures-managed seed fund supporting university spin-outs and early-stage companies in the North East of England. Sign in to see full profile →
Nesta Impact Investments
London impact VC backing seed-to-Series-A tech startups (GBP150k-GBP2M) aligned with Nesta's social mission areas. Sign in to see full profile →
MVM Life Science Partners
Healthcare-focused VC investing in biopharma, medtech, diagnostics and digital health with offices in London and Boston. Sign in to see full profile →
London Co-Investment Fund
£85M public-private VC fund actively investing in London tech, science and digital startups; one of the UK's most active seed investors. Sign in to see full profile →
HSBC Corporate Ventures
Corporate Ventures team at HSBC making selective investments and partnerships across financial services, life sciences, healthcare, retail banking and insura… Sign in to see full profile →
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