The UK has long been a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe. In 2025, its venture capital landscape remains one of the most active globally, with firms investing heavily in early- to growth-stage startups across fintech, deeptech, SaaS, consumer products, and more.
In this guide, we've curated a list of the top 21 VC firms in the UK that are shaping the future of tech, finance, and innovation.
Quick list of top VC firms in the UK
- Accel
- Balderton Capital
- Index Ventures
- Atomico
- Octopus Ventures
- LocalGlobe
- Notion Capital
- Seedcamp
- MMC Ventures
- BGF
- Forward Partners
- Connect Ventures
- AlbionVC
- Beringea
- Felix Capital
- Passion Capital
- Hoxton Ventures
- Pentech Ventures
- IQ Capital
- Anthemis Group
- Episode 1 Ventures
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- Check Size
- Portfolio Synergy
- Partner Expertise
- Reputation & Track Record
- Location
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1. Accel
- Founded: 1983
- Focus: Technology, SaaS, consumer services
- Notable Investments: Facebook, Slack, Deliveroo
- Website: https://www.accel.com
2. Balderton Capital
- Founded: 2000
- Focus: Technology, consumer internet
- Notable Investments: Revolut, Depop, The Hut Group
- Website: https://www.balderton.com
3. Index Ventures
- Founded: 1996
- Focus: Tech, biotech, consumer services
- Notable Investments: Deliveroo, TransferWise, Robinhood
- Website: https://www.indexventures.com
4. Atomico
- Founded: 2006
- Focus: Technology, AI, SaaS
- Notable Investments: Klarna, Supercell, Lilium
- Website: https://www.atomico.com
5. Octopus Ventures
- Founded: 2008
- Focus: Healthcare, fintech, consumer tech
- Notable Investments: Zoopla, Secret Escapes, Depop
- Website: https://www.octopusventures.com
6. LocalGlobe
- Founded: 2015
- Focus: Early-stage tech, SaaS
- Notable Investments: TransferWise, Zoopla, Citymapper
- Website: https://localglobe.vc
7. Notion Capital
- Founded: 2009
- Focus: B2B SaaS, cloud infrastructure
- Notable Investments: Tradeshift, GoCardless, Currencycloud
- Website: https://www.notion.vc
8. Seedcamp
- Founded: 2007
- Focus: Pre-seed, seed, technology
- Notable Investments: Revolut, TransferWise, UiPath
- Website: https://seedcamp.com
9. MMC Ventures
- Founded: 2000
- Focus: AI, SaaS, data-driven businesses
- Notable Investments: Gousto, Bloom & Wild, Signal AI
- Website: https://mmc.vc/
10. BGF (Business Growth Fund)
- Founded: 2011
- Focus: Growth-stage across multiple sectors
- Notable Investments: Gousto, Unruly, Chargemaster
- Website: https://www.bgf.co.uk
11. Forward Partners
- Founded: 2013
- Focus: Pre-seed, seed, AI, ecommerce
- Notable Investments: Appear Here, Zopa, Patch
- Website: https://forwardpartners.com
12. Connect Ventures
- Founded: 2012
- Focus: Pre-seed, seed, consumer tech
- Notable Investments: Typeform, Citymapper, Soldo
- Website: https://www.connectventures.co
13. AlbionVC
- Founded: 1996
- Focus: Tech, health, B2B software
- Notable Investments: Quantexa, Speechmatics, Egress
- Website: https://www.albion.vc
14. Beringea
- Founded: 1988
- Focus: Tech, consumer brands
- Notable Investments: Monica Vinader, WatchFinder, Papier
- Website: https://www.beringea.com
15. Felix Capital
- Founded: 2015
- Focus: Digital lifestyle, consumer goods
- Notable Investments: Farfetch, Peloton, Deliveroo
- Website: https://www.felixcap.com
16. Passion Capital
- Founded: 2011
- Focus: Fintech, tech
- Notable Investments: Monzo, GoCardless, Tide
- Website: https://www.passioncapital.com
17. Hoxton Ventures
- Founded: 2013
- Focus: Early-stage technology
- Notable Investments: Deliveroo, Darktrace, Babylon Health
- Website: https://www.hoxtonventures.com
18. Pentech Ventures
- Founded: 2001
- Focus: AI, SaaS, big data
- Notable Investments: FanDuel, Nutmeg, Acunu
- Website: https://www.pentech.vc
19. IQ Capital
- Founded: 2006
- Focus: DeepTech, AI, quantum tech
- Notable Investments: Thought Machine, Speechmatics, Privitar
- Website: https://www.iqcapital.vc
20. Anthemis Group
- Founded: 2010
- Focus: Fintech, insurtech
- Notable Investments: eToro, Betterment, CurrencyCloud
- Website: https://www.anthemis.com
21. Episode 1 Ventures
- Founded: 2013
- Focus: Seed-stage, tech-enabled businesses
- Notable Investments: Carwow, Attest, Fat Llama
- Website: https://www.episode1.com
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Conclusion: VC firms in the UK actively investing in 2025
In 2025, the UK stands as a pillar of European innovation, fueled by one of the most dynamic and well-capitalized venture ecosystems globally. The top VC firms featured in this list play a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of disruptive startups — from fintech and SaaS to climate tech and AI.
These firms offer more than just capital. They bring industry expertise, global networks, and long-term strategic support — helping founders scale faster, hire better, and raise follow-on rounds with confidence. Many of them were early backers of today's household names like Revolut, Deliveroo, Monzo, and Klarna.
If you're a founder in the UK — or entering the market — aligning with the right venture partner can be the turning point for your startup. Take the time to study their theses, build connections, and personalize your outreach.
And when you're ready to pitch, make it count.