Investors in Finance

Hi Inov is a European B2B fund headquartered in Paris, Lyon, and Munich, founded by entrepreneurs to support hypergrowth companies in services and industry. Specializing in digital deep-tech innovations, our venture team guides startups from inception to industry leadership. With a robust network of clients, partners, and advisors, we facilitate market entry in France, Germany, and beyond. We invest €2 to €10 million per round, focusing on Series A and B stages, and prioritize digital transformation solutions for SMEs and large enterprises. Backed by the Dentressangle family and other strategic investors, Hi Inov manages over €170 million to fuel bold, transformative technologies. Our mission is to bridge traditional industries with innovative digital solutions, offering our network of investors access to cutting-edge companies driving industry-wide digital transformation.

NEL Fund Managers, we proudly manage the North East Growth Capital Fund, dedicated to bolstering businesses throughout North East England. Our fund is designed to provide vital funding at crucial stages of growth, targeting companies poised for scalability and expansion. With our extensive local expertise and sector knowledge, we offer customized financial solutions that support strategic initiatives and business development plans. Beyond financial support, we take a hands-on approach, providing strategic guidance and advice to empower entrepreneurs and management teams. By stimulating economic growth, fostering innovation, and generating employment opportunities locally, our commitment extends beyond mere investment to actively shaping a thriving business ecosystem. Through collaborative efforts with businesses and local stakeholders, we continue to drive forward the region's economic prosperity and sustainability with every investment we make through the North East Growth Capital Fund.

Velo Partners is a specialized seed and Series A investment fund that focuses on the gaming and gambling ecosystems. Based in the UK, Velo Partners identifies and supports startups within these sectors, providing early-stage funding and strategic guidance to accelerate growth and innovation. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes backing visionary entrepreneurs and disruptive technologies that have the potential to reshape the gaming and gambling industries. With a deep understanding of these markets, Velo Partners aims to foster innovation and drive sustainable value creation.

William Currie Group, we are a private investment group specializing in supporting fast-growing e-commerce and technology businesses. Our team has the expertise and capital to enable sustainable, rapid growth. We have a strong track record of guiding young businesses through challenging fast-growth situations, focusing on rapid operational scaling to maximize their potential.

Ascot Capital Partners comprises straightforward and experienced entrepreneurs dedicated to supporting founders and stakeholders in building great companies. With a focus on collaboration and partnership, Ascot Capital Partners leverages their entrepreneurial expertise to provide strategic guidance and resources that enable sustainable growth and success. They are committed to fostering a supportive environment that empowers entrepreneurs to achieve their goals and create impactful businesses.

Guanqun Investment UK specializes in investing in seed-stage innovative startups across the UK and Europe. With a focus on early-stage ventures, Guanqun Investment provides critical funding and strategic support to foster growth and innovation. They leverage their expertise and network to identify promising startups and help them navigate the challenges of early-stage development. Guanqun Investment is committed to supporting entrepreneurial talent and driving forward impactful innovations that have the potential to disrupt and transform industries.

Catapult Ventures is led by some of the most experienced venture capital investors in the UK. Our team's expertise spans diverse sectors including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, luxury consumer brands, manufacturing, and software. We engage across all stages of company growth, from supporting startups and pre-revenue IP developers to managing company floatations and overseeing billions of pounds in revenue. At Catapult Ventures, we prioritize value creation through long-term relationships with both our portfolio companies and the investors in our managed funds. Each member of our executive team holds direct portfolio responsibility, actively serving as board members who shape investee company strategies, contribute to senior personnel hires, and sometimes even facilitate customer engagements. Our executives are integral to financial strategy, leveraging banking relationships and introducing new investors for additional funding rounds as needed. As an independent fund manager, Catapult Ventures has successfully operated numerous discrete venture capital funds on behalf of a range of public and private sector investors, totaling approximately £130 million.

Frontline Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on globally ambitious B2B (business-to-business) companies across both sides of the Atlantic. Specializing in early-stage investments, Frontline Ventures provides strategic capital and support to help B2B startups scale and expand internationally. They collaborate closely with entrepreneurs, offering deep sector expertise and a strong network to drive growth and market leadership. Frontline Ventures' commitment lies in backing visionary founders and transformative technologies that address global market needs, aiming to catalyze innovation and create lasting value in the B2B sector.

Hedosophia is a global investment firm that supports category-defining technology companies. Specializing in strategic investments, Hedosophia provides capital and operational support to help technology companies achieve market leadership and scale their operations globally. They focus on identifying innovative companies with transformative potential and empowering them to disrupt their respective industries. Hedosophia's commitment lies in fostering entrepreneurship and driving the growth of visionary technology companies that redefine their sectors through innovation and strategic investment.

EPIC Private Equity, we were founded in 2001 by Giles Brand and Hiren Patel, financial services entrepreneurs with extensive backgrounds in private equity. Business building lies at the heart of what we do: we deeply understand the commercial drivers of success and actively allocate capital to support them. Our clients always come first in every decision we make. Our integrated approach supports companies, entrepreneurs, and investors by offering access to capital, expert advice, and comprehensive administration services. Regardless of the product, we bring an alternatives mindset to investing, emphasizing independence and discretion in financial solutions and guidance. We uphold a tradition of delivering independent and confidential finance and counsel to businesses and their creators. Our forward-looking strategy integrates technology and innovation to offer our clients an intelligent, dynamic merchant banking model fit for the twenty-first century. At EPIC, we are a client-centered, collaborative team driven by intellectual integrity and principled decision-making.

Rosemont Group Capital Partners, we are an integrated Private Equity and Venture Capital partner specializing in high-growth sectors of technology. Our investment approach encompasses structured Venture Capital and Private Equity opportunities, including SPAC & CPC sponsor capital, primaries, secondaries, and bespoke global investments. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to investment craftsmanship and proactive, hands-on portfolio management. Our strategy prioritizes sustainable business models, robust metrics, and collaboration with visionary entrepreneurs to ensure a clear path to return on investment. Central to our mission is the selection, nurturing, and support of the next generation of innovative entrepreneurs. We actively build companies that tackle global challenges, leveraging our strategic focus, expertise, and extensive network across sectors to access global opportunities.

GEIF Ventures, also known as IQ Capital, we specialize in investing in innovative Deep Tech companies with distinct intellectual property, breakthrough technologies, and global ambitions. Our team, including Kerry Baldwin, Max Bautin, Simon Hirtzel, and Ed Stacey, brings over 20 years of collective experience in the industry, marked by over 20 successful exits, including acquisitions by industry giants like Oracle, Google, Apple, Facebook, Siemens, and multiple IPOs. We are deeply involved in the journey of our portfolio companies from the Seed stage onwards, addressing the challenges inherent in scaling successful ventures. Our approach integrates diverse perspectives, leveraging our team's expertise in deep science, technology, marketing, product-market fit, sales, talent acquisition, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions. At GEIF Ventures, our initial investments range from £0.5 million to £10 million, targeting disruptive companies across various sectors such as generative AI, advanced engineering, space-tech, quantum hardware, cyber and data security, and synthetic biology. Beyond financial support, we offer strategic guidance and global connections to help founders navigate and dominate their respective markets. Through our Growth Fund, we have the capability to invest up to £30 million in high-performing companies, facilitating their international expansion and growth trajectory.