--- title: "17 Active early stage VCs in London in 2026" id: "1925" type: "post" slug: "top-list-early-stage-vcs-in-london" published_at: "2020-02-01T12:15:56+00:00" modified_at: "2026-03-10T17:17:44+00:00" url: "https://seedlegals.com/resources/top-list-early-stage-vcs-in-london/" markdown_url: "https://seedlegals.com/resources/top-list-early-stage-vcs-in-london.md" excerpt: "These seed stage VCs made over 150 startup investments combined in 2018." taxonomy_category: - "Find Investors" --- 3 min read Expert reviewed This article has been fact-checked by a SeedLegals subject matter expert. [Meet our experts](https://seedlegals.com/authors-and-experts/) and learn more about our review process and quality assurance in our [editorial policy](https://seedlegals.com/editorial-policy/) . # 17 Active early stage VCs in London in 2026 Published: Feb 1, 2020 Updated: Mar 10, 2026 Contents [7Percent](#7percent) [Amadeus](#amadeus) [Anthemis](#anthemis) [Ascension Ventures](#ascension-ventures) [Balderton Capital](#balderton-capital) [BGF Growth Capital](#bgf-growth-capital) [Connect Ventures](#connect-ventures) [Crane](#crane) [Frontline](#frontline) [Fuel Ventures](#fuel-ventures) [Index Ventures](#index-ventures) [JamJar Investments](#jamjar-investments) [LocalGlobe](#localglobe) [Octopus Ventures](#octopus-ventures) [Parkwalk Advisors](#parkwalk-advisors) [Seedcamp](#seedcamp) [‍SFC](#sfc) [Sustainable Ventures](#sustainable-ventures) [Copywriter Rachel Cameron-Potter Copywriter](https://seedlegals.com/resources/author/rachel/) If you’re looking for active VC funds, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up the most active early-stage VC funds of 2026, from seed to Series A and beyond. ## **7Percent** If you’re building an ambitious solution to a widespread problem, 7Percent could be the VC for you. Focusing on pre-seed and seed companies based in the UK, US and Europe, 7Percent typically writes $250k-$2m cheques alongside other angel investors or trusted founder-friendly VCs. [7pc.vc](https://www.7pc.vc) ## **Amadeus** Creating value by backing trailblazers, Amadeus has invested in more than 200 companies and raised over $1.3bn for investment since 1997. Investing from seed to growth, Amadeus focuses on three core technology areas: Intelligence (AI, advanced computing and quantum), Human (health, medicine and wellness) and Plan (sustainability, energy, novel materials and space utilisation). [amadeus.com](https://www.amadeuscapital.com/) ## **Anthemis** Anthemis 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. [anthemis.com](https://www.anthemis.com/) ## **Ascension Ventures** Backing pre-seed and seed stage startups, Ascension Ventures is a London-based VC supporting founders across FinTech, DeepTech, health, media and more. [ascension.vc](https://ascension.vc) ## **Balderton Capital** One of the VC stalwarts, Balderton Capital has backed a broad variety of businesses from seed to Series C. Portfolio highlights include Depop, CityMapper, GoCardless and Revolut. [balderton.com](https://balderton.com) ## **BGF Growth Capital** Investing in ambitious UK and Ireland-based startups, BFG was built to address the SME funding gap in the UK. Since 2011, the VC has deployed over £4.5bn in 600+ businesses from late seed to Series B. [bgf.co.uk](https://www.bgf.co.uk) ## **Connect Ventures** Connect Ventures is a London-based investment team that’s been backing pre-seed and seed stage product companies since 2012. Leading or co-leading rounds between $500k-$5m, the VC invests across the seed spectrum, supporting companies as they go from pre-product to product market fit. [connectventures.co](https://www.connectventures.co/) ## **Crane** Founded on the philosophy of “first to believe, last to leave,” Crane backs brilliance from the very beginning, offering steadfast, hands-on support from day one. [crane.vc](https://crane.vc/) ## **Frontline** Frontline VC backs globally ambitious B2B companies on both sides of the Atlantic. Frontline Growth supports US companies at Series B to D planning to expand into Europe in the next 12-18 months, while Frontline Seed supports European pre-product, pre-seed and seed stage startups with their sights set on US expansion. [frontline.vc](https://www.frontline.vc/) ## **Fuel Ventures** Fuel Ventures are a VC focused on pre-seed and Series A tech startups. [fuel.ventures](https://fuel.ventures/) ## **Index Ventures** Investing in businesses from seed to venture to growth, Index Ventures works with founders at every stage, across every sector. [indexventures.com](https://www.indexventures.com) ## **JamJar Investments** Built by the founders of innocent drinks and backing brands such as Deliveroo, Wild and Tony’s Chocolonely, JamJar Investments support early-stage consumer startups across the UK and Europe. Writing cheques between £500k-£5m, the VC backs ambitious brands capable of a £250m+ exit. [jamjarinvestments.com](https://www.jamjarinvestments.com/) ## **LocalGlobe** A long-term partner for pre-seed and seed stage startups, LocalGlobal supports startups across a variety of sectors. Notable portfolio companies include Motorway, Tide, Wise and Zoopla. [localglobe.vc](https://localglobe.vc/) ## **Octopus Ventures** One of the largest and most active VCs in Europe, Octopus Ventures invests in businesses that are building a sustainable planet, empowering people and revitalising healthcare. Pre-seed investments are typically £100k, whereas seed to Series B investments start around £1m. [octopusventures.com](https://octopusventures.com/) ## **Parkwalk Advisors** Parkwalk Advisors invest in deeptech companies emerging from UK universities, bridging the gap between academic innovation and commercial success. The UK’s most active investor in the university spin-out sector, ParkWalk has invested in 100+ companies in conjunction with universities such as Cambridge, Imperial, Bristol and Leeds. [parkwalkadvisors.com](https://parkwalkadvisors.com/) ## **Seedcamp** One of the most renowned seed players, Seedcamp is a European early-stage seed fund backing 550+ tech companies, including Wise, Revolut and SeedLegals. [seedcamp.com](https://seedcamp.com/) ## **‍SFC** Sector-agnostic SFC backs brilliant UK-based startups, investing at pre-seed level and acting as lead investor for many of their 500+ portfolio companies. The fund invests in SEIS qualifying businesses, investing between £100-300k in exchange for 10-20% equity. [sfccapital.com](https://sfccapital.com/) ## **Sustainable Ventures** Sustainable Ventures invests in SEIS and EIS qualifying climate tech startups, focusing on mobility, agritech, future energy, building technology and the circular economy. [sustainableventures.co.uk](http://sustainableventures.co.uk) More early-stage investors in London and beyond: - [Top 17 most active angel investors in London](https://seedlegals.com/resources/top-17-most-active-angel-groups-in-london/) - [Top 7 most active angel investors in Bristol](https://seedlegals.com/resources/top-7-most-active-angel-investors-in-bristol/) - [SEIS investment funds: 35 active UK funds](https://seedlegals.com/resources/most-active-seis-investment-funds-in-the-uk/) ## Related posts [3 min read Pitch perfect: What makes you stand out to investors In this 60-minute session, SeedLegals CEO Anthony Rose shows you how to up your pitching game and become unforgettable i... Anthony Rose](https://seedlegals.com/resources/pitch-perfect-what-makes-you-stand-out-to-investors/) [2 min read How to start angel investing with smaller cheques: first steps, choosing startups & more Angel investing doesn’t have to start with big cheques. 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