The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) are two of a number of UK government initiatives which encourage innovation by granting private investors a significant tax break when investing in early stage, \u2018high-risk\u2019 companies.<\/p>\n
The below London based-funds were some of the most active SEIS & EIS VC funds in 2020.<\/p>\n
Are you looking to raise under EIS?<\/strong> Sign up now to apply for EIS Advance Assurance on SeedLegals<\/a>.<\/p>\n One of the most active seed investors in the UK with 23 recorded deals last year*, and creator of the Debut Sessions. Ideal for startups raising their first or second round of capital.<\/p>\n ascensionventures.com<\/a><\/p>\n Part of Ascension Ventures, the Ascension Syndicate Fund allows angel investors and high net worth individuals to invest in (S)EIS eligible companies on a deal-by-deal basis.<\/p>\n ascensionventures.com\/ascension-syndicate-club<\/a><\/p>\n Based in London and with over 111 companies in their portfolio, the fund has invested most heavily in EIS compatible firms in marketplaces and e-commerce, fintech, SaaS, AI, big data and analytics. Reported to have done 9 deals in 2020*.<\/p>\n Fomcap.com<\/a><\/p>\n Active EIS and now SEIS investor in companies with a specific focus in marketplaces, platform and SaaS.<\/p>\n fuel.ventures<\/a><\/p>\n The Hambro Perks Growth EIS Fund offers individuals, and other entities, the chance to co-invest alongside Hambro Perks in high growth, unlisted companies while benefiting from EIS reliefs.<\/p>\n hambroperks.com<\/a><\/p>\n Based in Cambridge, Martlet Capital\u2019s focus is in early stage deeptech and life science companies, investments upwards of \u00a3150K.<\/p>\n martletcap.com<\/a><\/p>\n Mercia makes EIS investments on a broad scale from 100k to 10m tickets. It has invested in over 200 businesses across the UK.<\/p>\n mercia.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n First HMRC approved KI fund in the UK that will invest in knowledge-intensive EIS qualifying companies focused on novel drug discovery and AI technologies. This fund is focused on early stage biotech therapeutic and related AI opportunities in the UK. The fund also provides incubation support to its portfolio companies.<\/p>\n o2hventures.com<\/a><\/p>\n SEIS and EIS fund investing in UK science and technology startups and spin-outs near Oxford and London.<\/p>\n oxfordtechnology.com<\/a><\/p>\n The fund invests primarily in companies developing new technologies, particularly in the cleantech or life sciences sectors, and can make initial investments of up to \u00a35m with follow-on potential.<\/p>\n parkwalkadvisors.com<\/a><\/p>\n Early-stage SEIS and EIS fund with a focus on the future of enterprise, finance, and entertainment.<\/p>\n rlc.ventures<\/a><\/p>\n SFC portfolio exceeds 200 companies, often acting as lead investors in a round. Reported to have done 35 deals over 2020*.<\/p>\n sfccapital.com<\/a><\/p>\n VC fund investing in Deep Tech, FinTech, Industrial Tech, SaaS and HealthTech. Investments range from \u00a3100K to \u00a32M.<\/p>\n speedinvest.com<\/a><\/p>\n Investing between \u00a350k \u2013 250k per EIS investment, the fund looks for businesses with a sustainability impact, and has made investments in circular economy, future energy, clean air, agriculture and building tech businesses.<\/p>\n sustainableaccelerator.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Syndicate fund allowing angels to co-invest in EIS eligible early stage companies.<\/p>\n syndicateroom.com<\/a><\/p>\n An SEIS and EIS fund investing in pre-seed and seed stage startups in Europe with a focus on the Nordics and UK markets.<\/p>\n truesight.vc<\/a><\/p>\n 8 out of 10 UK angel investments are made under<\/span> SEIS\/EIS<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>In order to qualify for investment under EIS, companies need to meet the <\/span>eligibility criteria<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>You can <\/span>find out if you qualify<\/span><\/a> to raise under the Enterprise Investment Scheme, and<\/span> apply for SEIS\/EIS Advance Assurance<\/span><\/a> from HMRC on SeedLegals.<\/span><\/p>\n Sign up now to apply for SEIS\/EIS on SeedLegals<\/a>.<\/p>\n * Starred statistics kindly provided by our good friends at<\/span>\u00a0Beauhurst<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Find funding for your startup with our guide to 35 of the most active SEIS funds in the UK. From food to fintech, there\u2019s a match for your business and sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":121,"featured_media":414415,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[101,104],"tags":[],"event_tags":[],"class_list":["post-18239","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-investor-directory-ie","category-funding-guides-ie"],"acf":{"hero_image":414412,"blog_layout":"default","show_author_card":true,"post_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":" If you\u2019re looking for investors to fund your startup, you\u2019re in the right place. Welcome to the ultimate list of the most active SEIS funds in the UK.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve included SEIS funds that invest across sectors in early-stage businesses (Pre-seed to Series A) so you can find the best SEIS fund for your business. We\u2019ve also added some useful resources at the end to help make your SEIS funding journey easier, faster and more affordable.<\/p>\n An SEIS fund is a venture capital fund used to invest in SEIS-eligible companies. SEIS is a tax initiative that incentivises private investors to support UK innovation and stimulate the growth of the economy. SEIS provides tax relief for investors who invest in small, seed-stage companies.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":false,"caption":"","width":100,"alignment":"left"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":" Here\u2019s our list of active SEIS investment funds in the UK in 2026. For more region-based investment funds, VCs and angels, you can browse the <\/span>resources<\/span><\/a>\u00a0listed at the end of this article.<\/span><\/p>\n Focusing on pre-seed and seed companies building ambitious solutions to widespread problems, <\/span>7Percent<\/span><\/a> writes $250k-$2m cheques alongside other angel investors or trusted founder-friendly VCs.<\/span><\/p>\n A global VC often first to partner with exciting early-stage startups, <\/span>Accel<\/span><\/a> has backed some of the biggest names in tech, such as Atlassian, Spotify and Xero.<\/span><\/p>\n Angel Academe<\/span><\/a> invests in female-founded tech startups at both early and later stages.<\/span><\/p>\n One of the most active seed investors in the UK, <\/span>Ascension Ventures<\/span><\/a> invests in early-stage technology companies, with a particular focus on startups raising their first or second round.<\/span><\/p>\n Anthemis<\/span><\/a> backs early-stage startups at the intersections of industry, technology and society, deploying financial, human and intellectual capital to architect a more equitable, sustainable and human-centred digital economy.<\/span><\/p>\n Balderton Capital<\/span><\/a> backs businesses from seed to Series C, with portfolio highlights including Depop, CityMapper, GoCardless and Revolut.<\/span><\/p>\n British Design Fund<\/span><\/a> invests in early-stage British product businesses, typically deploying between \u00a3150,000 to \u00a3200,000.<\/span><\/p>\n Britbots<\/span><\/a> offer early-stage investment to UK-based robotics, automation and AI companies.<\/span><\/p>\n Previously known as RLC Ventures, Concept Ventures<\/a> is the largest dedicated UK pre-seed fund, investing up to \u00a3750k in early-stage companies.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"expert_highlight","expert_highlight":{"":null,"image":false,"quote":"","name":null,"role":"","company":null,"linkedin":null,"facebook":null,"instagram":null,"twitter":null,"hide_image":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":" Connect Ventures<\/a> invests in both early- and late-stage software companies across a range of sectors, particularly those in B2B SaaS, fintech, consumer software and digital health.<\/p>\n Founded on the philosophy of \u201cfirst to believe, last to leave,\u201d Crane<\/a> backs brilliance from the very beginning, focusing on SaaS, open-source, data-first, machine learning and creator-driven ventures.<\/p>\n Deepbridge Capital<\/a> invests in early-stage technology, life sciences and renewable energy companies.<\/p>\n Episode 1<\/a> invests in pre-seed and seed B2B software companies and focus on getting them to a successful Series A.<\/p>\n Investing from early-stage to Series B,\u00a0Force Over Mass<\/a> backs B2B tech companies focusing on AI, fintech and Industry 4.0 across Europe and the UK.<\/p>\n Fuel Ventures<\/a> is one of the most active VCs in the UK, investing in early-stage tech companies from pre-seed to Series A.<\/p>\n Frontline<\/a> backs globally ambitious B2B companies on both sides of the Atlantic.<\/p>\n Haatch<\/a> is a one of the most active funds in the UK, investing across a range of sectors at both early and later stages.<\/p>\n Imbiba<\/a> invest up to \u00a315 million to help innovative UK and Irish startups across education, healthcare, lifestyle and technology scale.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"cta","cta":{"type":"default","subheading":"","heading":"Fast-track your funding round","content":"Create, sign, share and store funding round legal docs. Unlimited help included.","bullet_points":false,"form":{"type":"none","hubspot_form":{"layout":"newsletter","hide_founderinvestor_toggle":false,"default_community":"founder","custom_form_id":"","gdpr_disclaimer":"By subscribing, you agree to receive information from SeedLegals. You can unsubscribe anytime. View our privacy policy<\/a>"},"custom":{"embed":""},"gtm_form_type":false,"gtm_form_location":false},"button":{"title":"Speed up my round","url":"https:\/\/seedlegals.com\/raise\/raise-a-round\/","target":"_blank"},"image":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":" Jenson Funding Partners<\/a> are a B Corp certified firm offering SEIS and EIS investment across a range of sectors.<\/p>\n Martlet Capital<\/a> invests in early-stage deeptech and life sciences B2B companies, focusing primarily on companies based in Cambridge, UK.<\/p>\n Nauta Capital<\/a> invests in early-stage B2B software companies across Europe, including pre-revenue.<\/p>\n Northzone<\/a> is a multi-stage VC backing companies across the UK, Europe and the US. Investing at seed, Series A, Series B and growth stages, they typically write cheques between \u20ac1 million to \u20ac40 million.<\/p>\n The o2h Human Health SEIS Fund<\/a> invests in early-stage SEIS biotech companies specialising in novel drug discovery and enabling services, tools and AI.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"cta","cta":{"type":"default","subheading":"","heading":"Want to take a one-off investment?","content":"Take investment as and when you need it instead of doing a funding round. No valuation needed.","bullet_points":false,"form":{"type":"none","hubspot_form":{"layout":"newsletter","hide_founderinvestor_toggle":false,"default_community":"founder","custom_form_id":"","gdpr_disclaimer":"By subscribing, you agree to receive information from SeedLegals. You can unsubscribe anytime. View our privacy policy<\/a>"},"custom":{"embed":""},"gtm_form_type":false,"gtm_form_location":false},"button":{"title":"Tell me more","url":"https:\/\/seedlegals.com\/raise\/raise-before-a-round\/","target":"_blank"},"image":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":" Samaipata<\/a> backs ambitious founders and primarily invests in early-stage tech startups.<\/p>\n Sector-agnostic SFC Capital<\/a> invests in UK-based pre-seed startups, often acting as lead investor for many of their 500+ portfolio companies. The fund invests in SEIS qualifying businesses, investing between \u00a3100-300k in exchange for 10-20% equity.<\/p>\n Speedinvest<\/a> backs European businesses working across AI, climate tech, deeptech, fintech, health and SaaS. Typically investing at Series B to pre-IPO stages, Speedinvest writes cheques from \u20ac5 million up to \u20ac30 million.<\/p>\n SuperSeed<\/a> invests in B2B businesses bringing applied AI to the real economy.<\/p>\n Sustainable Ventures<\/a> invests in early-stage tech companies addressing the challenges of climate change and resource scarcity.<\/p>\n Symvan Capital<\/a> invests in tech companies across sectors, with a focus on B2B. They invest in early stage companies, including Pre-seed.<\/p>\n Truesight Ventures<\/a> invests in pre-seed and seed stage tech startups across Europe, with a focus on UK and Nordic markets.<\/p>\n Vala Capital<\/a> invests in sustainable startups creating positive change in their markets and society, no matter the sector.<\/p>\n Looking to raise SEIS funding? Maybe you\u2019re still exploring your SEIS eligibility<\/a>. Make sure you meet the criteria before approaching SEIS investors. Take a look at more of our guides about SEIS fundraising:<\/p>\n SEIS: Guide to the<\/a> S<\/a>eed<\/a> Enterprise Investment Scheme<\/a> SEIS\/EIS Advance Assurance Checklist<\/a> How to complete your first funding round<\/a> Startup funding: how it works and how to raise it<\/a> Browse our other lists of investors:<\/strong><\/p>\n Want to simplify your startup funding journey? Book a free call with one of our funding strategists to find out how we can help<\/p>\nAscension Ventures<\/h2>\n
Ascension Ventures Syndicate Club<\/h2>\n
Force Over Mass Capital<\/h2>\n
Fuel Ventures<\/h2>\n
Hambro Perks<\/h2>\n
Martlet Capital<\/h2>\n
Mercia Asset Managers<\/h2>\n
o2h Human Health EIS Knowledge Intensive Fund<\/h2>\n
Oxford Technology<\/h2>\n
Parkwalk Advisors<\/h2>\n
RLC Ventures<\/h2>\n
SFC Capital<\/h2>\n
SpeedInvest<\/h2>\n
Sustainable Accelerator<\/h2>\n
Syndicate Room – The Access EIS Fund<\/h2>\n
TrueSight Ventures<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>32 active SEIS investment funds<\/h2>\n
7percent<\/h3>\n
Accel<\/h3>\n
Angel Academe<\/h3>\n
Ascension Ventures<\/h3>\n
Anthemis<\/h3>\n
Balderton Capital<\/h3>\n
British Design Fund<\/h3>\n
Britbots<\/h3>\n
Concept Ventures<\/h3>\n
Connect Ventures<\/h3>\n
Crane Venture Partners<\/h3>\n
Deepbridge Capital<\/h3>\n
Episode 1#<\/h3>\n
Force Over Mass<\/h3>\n
Fuel Ventures<\/h3>\n
Frontline<\/h3>\n
Haatch<\/h3>\n
Imbiba<\/h3>\n
Jenson Funding Partners<\/h3>\n
Martlet Capital<\/h3>\n
Nauta Capital<\/h3>\n
Northzone<\/h3>\n
o2h ventures<\/h3>\n
Samaipata<\/h3>\n
SFC Capital<\/h3>\n
Speedinvest<\/h3>\n
SuperSeed<\/h3>\n
Sustainable Ventures<\/h3>\n
Symvan Capital<\/h3>\n
Truesight Ventures<\/h3>\n
Vala Capital<\/h3>\n
<\/a>SEIS funding \u2013 more resources<\/h2>\n
\nOur comprehensive guide to the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme, including eligibility criteria and how it works.<\/p>\n
\nThis handy checklist guides you through all the documents you\u2019ll need for your SEIS Advance Assurance<\/a> application.<\/p>\n
\nThis step-by-step guide covers how to start, manage and close your first funding round in the UK.<\/p>\n
\nOur guide to the different types of funding and funding rounds, with tips from our experts.<\/p>\n\n
Talk to an expert<\/h2>\n