Venture Capital Platforms in the UK
Equity crowdfunding and venture capital platforms allow individual investors to back early-stage companies alongside professional investors. The UK leads Europe in this space, with FCA-regulated platforms offering access from as little as £10.
37 active platforms · 9 inactive
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Crowd for Angels
Equity and bond crowdfunding platform. Currently in wind-down mode following regulatory challenges.
Venture Founders
Former EIS co-investment platform that connected angel investors with early-stage UK startups. Appears dormant with no recent activity.
SeedTribe
SeedTribe was an impact-focused equity crowdfunding platform that connected investors with early-stage businesses pursuing positive social or environmental outcomes. Previously FCA-authorised for investment-based crowdfunding, its authorisation has since been cancelled.
Effective Investing
Effective Investing was an investment-based crowdfunding platform previously authorised by the FCA. Its authorisation has since been cancelled and the platform is no longer operational.
AngelList UK
AngelList UK (AngelList Ltd) was the UK arm of the AngelList venture capital network, previously authorised by the FCA for investment-based crowdfunding. Its FCA authorisation has since been cancelled.
TR Corporate Finance
TR Corporate Finance was an investment-based crowdfunding platform previously authorised by the FCA. Its authorisation has since been cancelled and the platform is no longer operational.
Crowdify
Crowdify was an investment-based crowdfunding platform previously authorised by the FCA. Its authorisation has since been cancelled and the platform is no longer operational.
Volpit
Volpit was an investment-based crowdfunding platform previously authorised by the FCA. Its authorisation has since been cancelled and the platform is no longer operational.
Ice Dragons
Ice Dragons (Ice Dragons Limited) was an investment-based crowdfunding platform previously authorised by the FCA. Its authorisation has since been cancelled and the platform is no longer operational.
Venture Capital Guides
Venture Capital: A Complete Guide
Understanding the venture capital ecosystem, from funding stages and fund structures to evaluation frameworks and access routes for individual investors.
Equity Crowdfunding: A Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide to equity-based crowdfunding in the UK, including how it works, key platforms, risks, and how it compares to venture capital.