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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 · Equity Crowdfunding
- £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) was an FCA-authorised EIS co-investment platform founded in 2013. The platform connected angel investors with early-stage UK startups, facilitating equity investments alongside experienced lead investors.
The platform appears to have become dormant, with no recent investment activity or public communications evident. The company retains its FCA registration and Companies House filing, but its website and investment operations show no signs of active deal flow.
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 appears dormant with no recent investment activity. This profile is maintained for reference. Investors should not rely on the platform for new investment opportunities without first confirming its operational status directly.
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 | Barclays Demo Directory | FundMyPitch | ThatRound | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | £1,000 | N/A (deal-flow network) | N/A (deal-flow network) | N/A (deal-flow network) |
| FCA status | FCA authorised | Not FCA regulated | Not FCA regulated | Not FCA regulated |
| Structure | Equity | Equity | Debt, Equity | Equity |
| Secondary market | No | No | No | No |
| Founded | 2013 | 2023 | 2022 | 2024 |
| Geography | UK | UK | UK | UK |