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Venture Founders
Former EIS co-investment platform that connected angel investors with early-stage UK startups.
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- £1,000
- Minimum investment
- £10M
- AUM / raised
- 2013
- Founded
- UK
- Geography
- No
- Secondary market
- Equity
- Investment type
Venture Founders in ten seconds
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- Asset classes
- Venture Capital
- Investment type
- Equity
- FCA authorised · Directly authorised (FRN 613003) · FCA Register
- Operator
- Venture Founders Limited · Co. no. 08636143
- Company status
- Active
- £1,000
- £10M
- Founded
- 2013
- Geography
- UK
- No
- Operating status
- Closed
- Last reviewed
- February 2026
- Website
- venturefounders.co.uk
What was Venture Founders?
Venture Founders Limited (FRN 613003) is an FCA-authorised firm, founded in 2013, that ran an EIS co-investment platform connecting angel investors with early-stage UK startups, facilitating equity investments alongside experienced lead investors.
In September 2026 its site presented Venture Founders as a direct investor offering patient capital, with no investor sign-up. The company remains FCA-authorised and its Companies House filings are up to date, but it no longer operates as a crowdfunding platform for individual investors.
How did Venture Founders work?
Venture Founders operated a co-investment model where experienced lead investors identified and negotiated deals with startups. The platform then opened these opportunities to its wider investor community, allowing co-investment alongside the lead investor on the same terms.
Investments were typically structured as EIS qualifying equity rounds with standardised documentation and investor protections.
What did Venture Founders offer?
Venture Founders previously offered EIS qualifying equity investments in early-stage UK companies with typical minimums from approximately £1,000. The co-investment model allowed investors to invest alongside experienced angels.
These opportunities are no longer being actively offered based on publicly available information.
Who was Venture Founders for?
Venture Founders no longer takes investment from individual investors through a platform. This profile is maintained for reference.
Sources and methodology
- Last reviewed
- February 2026
- Sources
- FCA Register, Companies House, platform disclosures
- Methodology
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Venture Founders vs other Venture Capital platforms
| Venture Founders | Prospedia Capital | Republic Europe (formerly Seedrs) | Crowdcube | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | £1,000 | N/A | £10 | £10 |
| FCA status | FCA authorised | Formerly FCA authorised | FCA authorised | FCA authorised |
| Structure | Equity | Equity | Equity, Convertibles | Equity |
| Secondary market | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2013 | 2020 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Geography | UK | UK | UK & Europe | UK & Europe |
- What is the minimum investment on Venture Founders?
- Venture Founders's minimum investment is £1,000.
- Is Venture Founders regulated by the FCA?
- Yes. The FCA Register lists it as: Directly authorised (FRN 613003).
- Does Venture Founders offer a secondary market?
- No, Venture Founders does not currently offer a secondary market.