UK Alternative
Investment Platforms

Abundance

FCA

FCA-authorised UK platform (FRN 525432) financing green and social-impact projects through debentures and Community Municipal Investments. Over £150m raised since 2012, with IFISA eligibility and a £5 minimum.

Real estate investment platform specialising in UK industrial warehouses and logistics assets, offering fractional ownership with rental income from blue-chip tenants. Non-discretionary model with £50,000 minimum investment.

AngelsDen

Unregulated

UK angel investment network founded in 2007 by Bill Morrow. Curated, lead-investor-led equity, debt and revenue-share deals for certified High Net Worth and Sophisticated investors, with platform-stated portfolio value of £2.5bn+ and a £1,000 minimum.

Asset Match

FCA

FCA-authorised corporate finance firm (FRN 579310) operating an auction-based secondary market for unquoted UK private company shares. Founded 2011 by Stuart Lucas and Iain Baillie; over 650 auctions completed and £110m+ cumulative trade value.

AxiaFunder

Unregulated

Litigation funding platform connecting investors with pre-vetted commercial litigation cases via SPVs and Scottish Limited Partnerships.

Barwood Capital

FCA

UK real estate investment firm directly authorised by the FCA (FRN 517641), founded in 2009. Manages closed-ended pooled funds, joint ventures and co-investments focused on regional UK property, with £1.5bn GDV firm-reported to date.

Blend Network

Unregulated

UK peer-to-peer property lending platform specialising in short-term debt finance to residential property developers. The operating entity (Blend Loan Network Limited) is no longer registered as an FCA Appointed Representative.

Brickowner

FCA

UK fractional property investment platform enabling investment into residential and commercial property via SPV structures. Brickowner IM Limited is a small registered UK AIFM (EuVECA manager); other group entities are not FCA-authorised. Investments do not benefit from FSCS protection.

Bricksave

Unregulated

Global real estate crowdfunding platform (operating as Diversified Real Estate Asset Management Ltd.) offering fractional equity in residential buy-to-let SPVs from $1,000. Operates as an FCA Appointed Representative — not directly authorised. Platform reports $53.26m invested and $19.59m returned across 327 properties (early 2025).

Cahootz

Unregulated

Co-investment property platform enabling investors to participate in residential property opportunities alongside experienced property professionals. Not FCA regulated.

Capital Cell

FCA

Life sciences and biotech equity crowdfunding. Early-stage healthcare innovation investments.

CapitalRise

FCA

CapitalRise is a UK fintech platform providing direct lending and investment opportunities in prime residential and commercial property in London and the Home Counties. Founded in 2016 by Uma Rajah, Alex Michelin and Andrew Dunn — with roots in luxury developer Finchatton — the platform has originated over £588m in property loans since launch.

CapitalStackers

FCA

Property development co-investment platform enabling investors to participate in senior and mezzanine property development loans alongside the platform.

Cask Trade

Unregulated

Whisky cask brokerage and trading platform. Facilitates buying, selling, and storage of Scotch whisky casks. Not FCA regulated.

Charm Impact

FCA

Clean energy startup investments. EIS-qualifying companies focused on decarbonisation and climate solutions.

Connection Capital

Unregulated

UK-based alternative investment platform founded in 2010, providing vetted high-net-worth individuals and family offices with access to institutional-grade private equity, private debt, and co-investment opportunities on a deal-by-deal basis.

Creditscript

FCA

FCA-authorised credit platform focused on structured lending and credit investment opportunities.

Crowd With Us

Unregulated

London-based property crowdfunding platform founded in 2014, connecting investors with UK property development opportunities through mezzanine finance and equity structures. No evidence of FCA authorisation found; investors lack FSCS and Financial Ombudsman protections.

Crowd2Fund

FCA

Debt and equity crowdfunding for established SMEs. Focus on companies with revenue and trading history.

Crowdcube

FCA

UK equity crowdfunding platform founded in 2011 by Darren Westlake and Luke Lang. Directly authorised by the FCA as a Public Offer Platform (POP). Over £1.5 billion raised for 1,300+ businesses, with 1.7 million registered members. Notable raises include BrewDog, Monzo and Revolut.

CrowdProperty

FCA

Development finance specialists connecting investors with experienced property developers. Strong focus on due diligence and risk assessment.

Crowdstacker

FCA

FCA-regulated P2P lending platform offering business lending and property development mezzanine loans with higher-yield, subordinated structures.

CrowdToLive

Unregulated

Property crowdfunding platform focused on UK residential property opportunities. Not FCA regulated.

Cru World Wine

Unregulated

Fine wine sourcing, storage, and portfolio management service for collectors and investors. Not FCA regulated; wine investments are unregulated.