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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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fuel Ventures
Fuel Ventures are a VC focused on pre-seed and Series A tech startups.
Index Ventures
Investing in businesses from seed to venture to growth, Index Ventures works with founders at every stage, across every sector.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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