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.

Midven, established in 1990 and headquartered in Birmingham, UK, is a venture capital firm specialising in early-stage and growth-stage investments. It focuses on providing up to £1 million to fast-growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), supporting their expansion and development. Midven's team, comprising experienced and hands-on investment managers, offers not only capital but also strategic guidance to its portfolio companies.

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.

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.

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.

BP Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2007, investing in private technology companies to accelerate innovation across the energy sector. With over $400 million invested across more than 40 entities and over 200 co-investors, BP Ventures focuses on Oil & Gas Value Chain, Low Carbon Technologies & Fuels, and Energy Usage & Trading, delivering near-term business value while backing breakthrough innovations for a sustainable future.

Mercia Ventures is an early-stage to scale-up investment firm. It supports ambitious UK businesses looking for growth investment delivered through our national footprint.

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.

Founded in Atlanta in 2007, BIP Ventures is one of the largest and most active venture capital firms in the Southeast US. It focuses on investing in extraordinary founders leading B2B software and tech-enabled service businesses at various stages of maturity across North America.

Service Provider Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2014 and based in Colorado. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, notably seed-stage opportunities, and participates as a co-investor in Series A rounds led by institutional venture funds. Its portfolio interests span a broad range of technology sectors, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, cybersecurity, e-commerce, education technology, fintech, hardware, information technology, robotics, health, and cannabis.

Founded in 1999, Grayhawk Capital is a venture capital firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. It invests in early and growth-stage companies across various sectors, including software as a service, cloud computing, cybersecurity, enterprise software, fintech, healthcare IT, and information technology.

Topmark Partners is a venture capital firm based in Tampa, Florida, founded in 1999. Originally established as Stonehenge Growth Equity Partners, the firm spun out from Stonehenge Capital Company and later rebranded itself as Topmark Partners. The firm focuses on investing in technology-enabled businesses, targeting growth-stage companies with the potential for rapid expansion. Leveraging a strong network of relationships, particularly in Florida and the Southeast, Topmark Partners actively seeks to collaborate with entrepreneurs to drive success. The firm's investment strategy is supported by a rich history in growth equity investment, allowing it to play a pivotal role in leading investments and identifying talent for its portfolio companies.

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.

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.

Goldacre Ventures Limited is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2012. It specializes in early-stage investments in technology-driven businesses within the real estate sector, focusing on the smart built environment. Goldacre seeks to invest between £5 million and £30 million in innovative companies that are shaping the future of real estate through technology. The firm targets opportunities primarily in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Israel, aiming to deliver above-average returns while effectively managing risk through thorough market analysis and strategic investment management.

Alfvén & Didrikson is a venture capital firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, established in 2010. The firm focuses on investing in fast-growing companies across various sectors, including healthcare, financial services, and information technology. It aims to support passionate entrepreneurs and teams with international growth ambitions. Since its inception, Alfvén & Didrikson has invested in a number of notable Northern European companies, such as Trustly, Quinyx, Glue, Acast, Offerta, Sympa, PE Accounting, and PingPong. The firm is committed to fostering innovation and helping its portfolio companies achieve their growth potential.

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.

Wren Capital is an angel group based in London, founded in 2011, that provides early-stage funding to startups in science, engineering and software. The group typically invests 50,000 to 200,000 per funding round and collaborates with a broad network of angel and institutional investors. It seeks founders with deep understanding of their markets and a track record of delivering results, focusing on sectors where technical ingenuity can create long-term value. Investments are pursued with patience and pragmatism, aiming to get deals done while supporting portfolio companies through their development.

Bionova Capital is a healthcare-focused venture capital firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, established in 2015. It invests in seed and early-stage life science companies across Europe, with a focus on therapeutics, biotechnology, digital health, medical devices and related health technology. The firm typically makes minority investments of roughly €200,000 to €1,000,000 per project, supporting startups through early growth and scale. It is formed by shareholders of Hovione, a large Portuguese pharmaceutical company, linking Bionova Capital to a broader pharmaceutical and research background, though it operates as an independent investment firm. The approach emphasizes backing innovative ventures in Europe that aim to advance drugs, diagnostics and health tech from concept to market.

Quantum Exponential Group is focused on identifying and investing in opportunities within the quantum technology sector. The company aims to build a diverse portfolio that includes investments in areas such as quantum communications, quantum sensing, quantum metrology, and quantum computing software and components. By targeting leading quantum technology companies globally, Quantum Exponential seeks to capitalize on advancements in this emerging field.

SCVC, established in 2020, is a UK-based venture capital firm serving as the official investment arm of Science Creates Ventures. Focused on early-stage deep tech startups, SCVC supports exceptional technical founders spinning out of UK academic institutions, backing advanced technologies from biotech to quantum tech. Comprised of experienced innovators, scientists, and engineers, SCVC aims to create global impact for the health of people and the planet by partnering with and investing in aligned startups. As part of the Science Creates ecosystem, SCVC offers access to specialist incubators, investment, partners, and programs tailored for deep tech startups.

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.

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 2011, Creative UK is a venture capital firm based in Bristol, United Kingdom. It connects, invests in, supports, and champions creative projects, with a focus on creative, tech, digital businesses, games studios, artificial intelligence, virtual realities, and mixed realities sectors.

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.

The UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund supports early-stage companies spun out of UK research institutions, focusing on innovative technologies and life sciences. Backed by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and managed independently by Midven, the fund invests in diverse sectors such as healthcare, IT, and advanced manufacturing.

Sustainable Future Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm focused on technology that enables a more sustainable built environment. It backs early- to growth-stage companies across technologies related to cities, energy, infrastructure, and cleantech, investing from late seed to Series B. The firm seeks to support solutions with climate impact and scalable models within Europe. It is backed by Patrizia, a global real estate and infrastructure group, which contributes strategic guidance and resources through its real estate and assets under management network. By combining venture-capital expertise with Patrizia’s network, Sustainable Future Ventures aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainable technologies in urban infrastructure.

Latitude Ventures, established in 2019, is a London-based venture capital firm that manages the Latitude I fund. It invests in later-stage, high-growth potential companies, primarily in the software, technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors, as well as insurance. The firm is known for its successful early investments in prominent companies like TransferWise, Zoopla, and Robinhood, and continues to back ambitious founders with strong growth prospects.

DMG Ventures is the venture capital arm of Daily Mail and General Trust plc. Established in 2015, it focuses on investing in early-stage businesses within sectors such as e-commerce, prop-tech, publisher-tech, and media. The firm commits time, capital, and resources to support these start-ups, leveraging its extensive industry networks and media properties to help grow their brands and market presence.

Red Cedar Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan, affiliated with the Michigan State University Research Foundation. It concentrates on early-stage technology investments across Michigan, backing startups that commercialize intellectual property created at Michigan State University. As the first venture fund in mid-Michigan, Red Cedar Ventures aims to support high-tech companies from formation to growth, providing capital and strategic guidance to help bring university-generated innovations to market.

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.

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.

VentureSouth is a venture capital firm based in Greenville, South Carolina, specializing in startup and early-stage investments. The firm focuses primarily on manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare sectors, targeting opportunities in the Southeastern United States, particularly the Carolinas and surrounding areas. Since its founding, VentureSouth has developed a network of over 550 investors through various angel investment groups, making it one of the largest organizations of its kind in the country. The firm typically invests between $0.25 million and $2 million for a preferred equity stake of 15% to 35%, aiming for companies that can potentially deliver a 50% annualized rate of return within a 3-5 year timeframe. VentureSouth does not engage in common equity or debt investments, and it rarely invests in convertible debt.

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.

Bronze Valley, established in 2017 and based in Birmingham, Alabama, operates as a non-profit venture capital firm that focuses on supporting high-growth, innovative, and technology-enabled companies. In addition to its investment activities, Bronze Valley offers a range of resources, including a conference platform, online information, and coaching programs aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Through these initiatives, Bronze Valley aims to empower emerging businesses and contribute to the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Established in 2019 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Achmea Innovation Fund is a corporate venture capital arm focused on investing in innovative companies with proven product-market fit. It primarily targets growth-stage startups operating in sectors such as Insurtech, healthcare, mobility, Fintech, digital health, SaaS, and clean technology across Europe and Israel.

Mercia Asset Management, established in 1982 and headquartered in Henley-in-Arden, UK, is an asset management firm specializing in growth investments. It offers a 'Complete Capital Solution' across four asset classes: venture, private equity, and debt. The company focuses on equity and debt investments in the UK, targeting sectors such as digital & digital entertainment, electronics, manufacturing, life sciences, software & e-commerce, and internet. Mercia's mission is to be the preferred choice for investors, investees, and employees, aiming to deliver superior returns for all stakeholders.

Founded in 2006, Greycroft is a venture capital firm based in New York and Los Angeles. With over $1 billion under management, it focuses on early-stage investments in consumer internet, financial technology, healthcare, and enterprise software sectors across the United States. The firm leverages its extensive network of media and technology industry connections to help entrepreneurs gain visibility, build strategic relationships, and bring products to market.

Headline is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 1998 (formerly e.ventures). It maintains a global footprint with activity in seven cities and invests across geographies, leading rounds at every stage. The firm operates Early Stage Funds aligned with regional focus in the US, Europe, Asia, and Brazil to invest locally, and a Growth Fund based in San Francisco that participates from Series B onward. It backs companies across consumer, media, retail, financial services, healthcare, information technology, software-as-a-service, mobile, cybersecurity, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, advertising technology, and digital health. Notable portfolio companies include Sonos, The RealReal, Creditas, Sorare, Pismo, AppFolio, goPuff, Acorns, Farfetch, Segment, Bumble, and Yeahka. Headline is a registered investment adviser.

Established in 2006, ICU Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine. It focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies with Eastern European roots, particularly in fintech, deep tech, mobility, and enterprise software sectors. The firm provides not only capital but also strategic support and international networking opportunities to foster growth.

Verb Ventures, established in London in 2023, is a venture capital firm focusing on late seed to series A stage investments. They specialize in B2B software and B2B2C marketplaces across Europe, providing strategic guidance and operational support alongside capital.

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.

Founded in 2010, Jumpstart Foundry is a venture capital firm specializing in seed-stage investments in healthcare IT, consumer health products/services, tech-enabled services, and diagnostic devices. Based in Nashville, Tennessee with an additional office in Atlanta, Georgia, the firm invests up to $0.15 million per company for 7.5 percent equity. It operates a 14-week program and a six-week Micro-Accelerator program for small to medium-sized companies.

Right Side Capital Management is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage, pre-seed technology startups in underserved segments of the ecosystem. It invests in a high-volume, capital-efficient portfolio, typically funding rounds of 50,000 to 500,000 and making roughly 75 to 100 investments per year. The firm targets opportunities across the United States and internationally, including Canada, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe, prioritizing companies with scalable products and prudent capital use outside major metro hubs. Since its inception, it has built a broad portfolio across many states. It commits to a fast decision process, often delivering a yes or no within two weeks to help founders establish momentum.

Quake Capital, established in 2016, is a venture capital firm and startup accelerator with a global presence. It invests in seed-stage ventures across diverse industries, with a focus on consumer-facing technologies leveraging 5G. Quake Capital operates accelerator programs in key tech hubs like Austin, Los Angeles, and New York City, recruiting teams from around the world. It also has a presence in Europe, collaborating with prominent partners such as Deutsche Telekom and RTL in Cologne, Germany. The firm's Los Angeles office, situated in the heart of the city's thriving tech scene, specializes in media and entertainment startups. Quake Capital's unique access to top universities and collegiate entrepreneurs, cultivated over two decades, sets it apart in the venture capital landscape.

BIP Capital is an Atlanta-based investment firm that partners with daring entrepreneurs to scale their high-growth companies. They provide capital and operational support, investing between $2 million to $5 million in companies with revenues up to $10 million. BIP Capital focuses on software and TMT sectors, seeking companies with a revenue of USD 1 million to 5 million for investments ranging from USD 4 million to USD 5 million.

Panoramic Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. Established as Panoramic Ventures, LLC, it focuses on investing in later-stage companies.

Henkel Ventures is Henkel's corporate venture capital arm, established in 2016. It invests globally in early-stage startups (series A to B rounds) focusing on strategic areas such as digital commerce, sustainability, consumer packaged goods, and adhesive technologies. The firm engages in equity investments and joint development projects, aiming for minority stakes.

Triple Point Ventures is a London-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in promising start-ups across ecommerce, platforms and wider technology, with a focus on business-to-business software. The team combines funding with operational expertise to help portfolio companies accelerate growth and strengthen teams as they scale. The firm targets sectors such as fintech, data, artificial intelligence, healthcare, vertical software as a service and energy, and backs B2B and B2B2C software companies addressing evolving market needs.

Founded in Luxembourg in 2006, Howzat Partners is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on digital businesses, including internet, e-commerce, and media companies, with global investment scope.