Venture Capital Platforms in the UK

Republic Europe (legal name Seedrs Limited) is an FCA-authorised equity crowdfunding platform co-founded by Jeff Lynn and Carlos Silva in 2009, with its public launch in 2012. Acquired by US-based Republic in 2022 and rebranded in July 2024, the platform has facilitated approximately £2.8 billion in capital raises across 2,200+ deals with 50+ exits to date. It operates Europe's first private company secondary market (live since 2016) and uses a nominee structure (Seedrs Nominees Limited) to hold shares on investors' behalf. The platform has a community of over 700,000 registered investors.

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.

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

Private investor network for EIS/SEIS qualifying startups. Curated deal flow with co-investment alongside angel investors.

Early-stage investment ecosystem connecting startups with angels and VCs. Focus on high-growth technology companies.

Members-only private investment club for sophisticated investors. High-quality deal flow with thorough due diligence.

Angel investor network with Northern UK focus. Technology and life sciences specialists with strong network of experienced investors.

VC fund and co-investment platform. Access to institutional-quality startup investments previously only available to VCs.

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.

Investment platform from the leading startup legal services provider. Streamlined startup investment process.

Early-stage investment fund backing ambitious UK founders. Pre-seed and seed stage focus with hands-on support.

Private markets infrastructure provider headquartered in London, offering technology and operational support to asset managers and wealth manager distributors across private equity, venture capital, growth equity and credit strategies. Operates as an Appointed Representative of Brooklands Fund Management Limited (FRN 757575).

Alternative investment platform for wealth managers. Access to PE, VC, private credit, and hedge funds from institutional managers.

Multi-asset ESG investment platform. Sustainable opportunities across property, energy, and venture.

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

Major UK alternative investment manager. VCTs, EIS, and AIM portfolios for tax-efficient investing.

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

Long-established alternative investment manager. VCTs, EIS, and energy infrastructure investments.

Private credit and leasing specialist. Venture debt, infrastructure, and energy investments for institutions and HNWIs.

The UK's largest broker for tax-efficient and alternative investments, serving 68,000+ members with £1.7B+ invested across VCTs, EIS, private equity, venture capital, private credit, and infrastructure.

EIS/SEIS angel investment network connecting investors with high-growth UK startups and scale-ups across technology and innovation sectors.

Cross-border equity crowdfunding platform connecting investors with growth-stage companies across the UK, Europe, and MENA regions.

Platform enabling retail investors to participate in IPOs and public company equity raises alongside institutional investors.

FCA-regulated secondary market for unlisted company shares, providing periodic auction-based price discovery and liquidity for private company shareholders.

Startup investment platform combining primary fundraising with a blockchain-based secondary trading market for startup equity.

White-label investment platform infrastructure provider enabling companies to run their own FCA-compliant equity crowdfunding campaigns.

Edinburgh-based angel syndicate connecting accredited investors with early-stage Scottish companies, with a focus on technology and life sciences.

Fintech-focused venture capital platform providing investment opportunities in financial technology startups and growth companies.

Sports investment crowdfunding platform enabling fans and investors to participate in funding for sports clubs, venues, and related ventures.

FCA-authorised investment platform. Limited public information is available about current operations and investment offerings.

FCA-authorised investment platform, also known as Upside Saving, providing access to investment opportunities for UK investors.

Startup investment platform enabling investors to back early-stage companies alongside experienced entrepreneurs and angel investors.

FCA-authorised equity crowdfunding platform connecting investors with UK businesses seeking growth capital.

FCA-authorised investment screening and crowdfunding platform designed to help investors identify and evaluate investment opportunities.

B2B investment platform for wealth managers and financial advisers, providing access to EIS, SEIS, VCT funds, private equity, and IHT services through tax-efficient wrappers including ISAs and SIPPs.

SEIS/EIS fund manager backing pre-seed and seed-stage UK startups. One of the most active early-stage investors in the UK by deal volume.

Off-market share dealing service for unlisted and unquoted company shares. Provides price discovery and liquidity for private company shareholders.