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3i
Provider of capital for startup and later-stage firms in the telecommunications and business to business ecommerce industries.
www.3i.com
Provider of capital for startup and later-stage firms in the telecommunications and business to business ecommerce industries.
www.3i.com
3i Group
International venture capital company that invests in technology businesses.
www.3igroup.com
International venture capital company that invests in technology businesses.
www.3igroup.com
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Abingworth Management Ltd.
Operates on both sides of the Atlantic, specialises in early-stage life science and biomedical companies.
www.abingworth.co.uk
Operates on both sides of the Atlantic, specialises in early-stage life science and biomedical companies.
www.abingworth.co.uk
Alta Berkeley Associates
Provider of capital and development advice for early-stage technology firms.
www.alta-berkeley.com
Provider of capital and development advice for early-stage technology firms.
www.alta-berkeley.com
Amadeus Capital Partners Ltd
Early stage investments in the information technology industry. Focus on UK and Ireland.
www.amadeuscapital.com
Early stage investments in the information technology industry. Focus on UK and Ireland.
www.amadeuscapital.com
Anvil Partners
Independent finance firm specializing in raising private equity.
www.anvilpartners.com
Independent finance firm specializing in raising private equity.
www.anvilpartners.com
Argos Soditic
Private equity firm investing in small to medium-sized companies in Europe. Invests at the expansion, managed buyout and buyin stage.
www.argos-soditic.com
Private equity firm investing in small to medium-sized companies in Europe. Invests at the expansion, managed buyout and buyin stage.
www.argos-soditic.com
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BC Partners
Independent firm investing in Western Europe. Invests in most sectors.
www.bcpartners.com
Independent firm investing in Western Europe. Invests in most sectors.
www.bcpartners.com
BioAgency
Provider of financing to seed stage and early-stage biotechnology companies in Germany.
www.bioagency.com
Provider of financing to seed stage and early-stage biotechnology companies in Germany.
www.bioagency.com
BioCapital
Early-stage investor providing capital for life science and biotechnology companies in Western Europe, Canada and the US.
www.biocapital.com
Early-stage investor providing capital for life science and biotechnology companies in Western Europe, Canada and the US.
www.biocapital.com
Oxfordshire BiotechNet
Provides business accommodation and specialist advice to start-up and early stage bioscience companies.
www.biotechnet.co.uk
Provides business accommodation and specialist advice to start-up and early stage bioscience companies.
www.biotechnet.co.uk
British Venture Capital Association
Represents sources of venture capital and private equity in the UK and is dedicated to promoting the industry.
www.bvca.co.uk
Represents sources of venture capital and private equity in the UK and is dedicated to promoting the industry.
www.bvca.co.uk
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Candover Investments
Firm involved in managed buyouts and buyins. Specializes in the media, information technology, engineering, financial services, chemicals and consumer sectors.
www.candover.com
Firm involved in managed buyouts and buyins. Specializes in the media, information technology, engineering, financial services, chemicals and consumer sectors.
www.candover.com
Capricorn Ventures
European venture capital company. Focuses on early-stage, startup and seed investments in technology-based growth companies.
www.capricorn.be
European venture capital company. Focuses on early-stage, startup and seed investments in technology-based growth companies.
www.capricorn.be
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Private equity firm involved in buyouts and buyins. Large part of its portfolio is in Europe.
www.cdr-inc.com
Private equity firm involved in buyouts and buyins. Large part of its portfolio is in Europe.
www.cdr-inc.com
BWD Securities PLC
Capital for Companies, a division of BWD Rensburg Limited, manages two stock exchange listed Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs).
www.cfc-vct.co.uk
Capital for Companies, a division of BWD Rensburg Limited, manages two stock exchange listed Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs).
www.cfc-vct.co.uk
Charterhouse Development Capital
Part of the investment bank CCF Charterhouse. Involved in buyouts in the UK and Western Europe. All sectors considered.
www.charterhouse.co.uk
Part of the investment bank CCF Charterhouse. Involved in buyouts in the UK and Western Europe. All sectors considered.
www.charterhouse.co.uk
Cinven
Provider of private equity for larger European buyouts. Invests in any sector.
www.cinven.com
Provider of private equity for larger European buyouts. Invests in any sector.
www.cinven.com
Cavendish Management Resources
Provider of equity funding for small to medium-sized businesses in the UK.
www.cmruk.com
Provider of equity funding for small to medium-sized businesses in the UK.
www.cmruk.com
Cobblestone Private Equity LLC
Private equity, venture-oriented direct investment firm that specializes in providing expansion and U.S.A. market penetration capital to emerging European technology companies.
www.cobblestone-pe.com
Private equity, venture-oriented direct investment firm that specializes in providing expansion and U.S.A. market penetration capital to emerging European technology companies.
www.cobblestone-pe.com
Creative Advantage
Venture capital fund designed to provide access to finance for the fast developing creative industries sector in the West Midlands.
www.creative-advantage-fund.co.uk
Venture capital fund designed to provide access to finance for the fast developing creative industries sector in the West Midlands.
www.creative-advantage-fund.co.uk
Cambridge Research and Innovation Limited
Independent seed capital fund with an established base in Cambridge.
www.cril.co.uk
Independent seed capital fund with an established base in Cambridge.
www.cril.co.uk
NeSBIC CTe Fund
European venture capital fund investing in the technology, Internet and new media sectors.
www.ctefund.com
European venture capital fund investing in the technology, Internet and new media sectors.
www.ctefund.com
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Dawnay Day Lander
High-technology investment boutique providing advisory services and seed capital to both listed and unlisted emerging technology businesses in the UK, Continental Europe and the Middle East.
www.d2l.com
High-technology investment boutique providing advisory services and seed capital to both listed and unlisted emerging technology businesses in the UK, Continental Europe and the Middle East.
www.d2l.com
Dassault Developpement
Venture capital company of Dassault Group. Invests in startup companies in the information technology sector.
www.dassault-developpement.fr
Venture capital company of Dassault Group. Invests in startup companies in the information technology sector.
www.dassault-developpement.fr
Freshwater Venture Partners
Provider of private equity finance for startups. The focus is on software.
www.dekruijff.com
Provider of private equity finance for startups. The focus is on software.
www.dekruijff.com
Deutsche Beteiligungs
Private equity firm investing in medium-sized companies in Europe. Investment focus is managed buyouts and minority investments with a focus on bridge financing.
www.deutsche-beteiligung.de
Private equity firm investing in medium-sized companies in Europe. Investment focus is managed buyouts and minority investments with a focus on bridge financing.
www.deutsche-beteiligung.de
Derbyshire First Investments
Provider of venture capital for established businesses in Derbyshire and surrounding counties.
www.dfil.co.uk
Provider of venture capital for established businesses in Derbyshire and surrounding counties.
www.dfil.co.uk
Deutsche Venture Capital
Investor in early-stage technology companies, focusing on information and communication technology, life science and microsystems and nanotechnology.
www.dvcg.de
Investor in early-stage technology companies, focusing on information and communication technology, life science and microsystems and nanotechnology.
www.dvcg.de
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E-Start.com
Provides online and offline networking, resources and capital to European Internet entrepreneurs.
www.e-start.net
Provides online and offline networking, resources and capital to European Internet entrepreneurs.
www.e-start.net
European Acquisition Capital
Independent private equity fund manager. Provides finance in buyout, buyin and startup situations. Invests in Europe in all sectors.
www.eacgroup.com
Independent private equity fund manager. Provides finance in buyout, buyin and startup situations. Invests in Europe in all sectors.
www.eacgroup.com
ECI Ventures
Private equity group in the UK, specialising in buy-outs, buy-ins and development capital deals of up to £40 million.
www.eciv.co.uk
Private equity group in the UK, specialising in buy-outs, buy-ins and development capital deals of up to £40 million.
www.eciv.co.uk
Enterprise Equity (NI)
Investor in Northern Ireland in most sectors. Will invest at all stages of a company's development.
www.eeni.com
Investor in Northern Ireland in most sectors. Will invest at all stages of a company's development.
www.eeni.com
European Investment Fund
Financial institution that supports the integration of the European Union by promoting investment in TENs (Trans-European Networks) and SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises).
www.eif.org
Financial institution that supports the integration of the European Union by promoting investment in TENs (Trans-European Networks) and SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises).
www.eif.org
Elderstreet
Invest at all stages of development with a particular focus on information technology.
www.elderstreet.com
Invest at all stages of development with a particular focus on information technology.
www.elderstreet.com
Encompass Ventures
Specializes in providing technology companies with a bridge to Asia and Europe.
www.encompassventures.com
Specializes in providing technology companies with a bridge to Asia and Europe.
www.encompassventures.com
EquityLink
A facilitating service matching investors with businesses (SMEs) requiring informal venture capital (business equity investment) throughout the UK.
www.equitylink.co.uk
A facilitating service matching investors with businesses (SMEs) requiring informal venture capital (business equity investment) throughout the UK.
www.equitylink.co.uk
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Far Blue Ventures
Technology investment and management group. Invests in the European technology sector.
www.farblue.com
Technology investment and management group. Invests in the European technology sector.
www.farblue.com
Ferranti
Investor in technology companies at a startup and early stage of development.
www.ferranti.co.uk
Investor in technology companies at a startup and early stage of development.
www.ferranti.co.uk
FinTech
Venture capital fund focusing on seed, startup and early-stage information and communication technology companies in Europe.
www.fintech.it
Venture capital fund focusing on seed, startup and early-stage information and communication technology companies in Europe.
www.fintech.it
FLV Fund
Provider of venture capital to companies involved in speech, artificial intelligence and language technology.
www.flvfund.com
Provider of venture capital to companies involved in speech, artificial intelligence and language technology.
www.flvfund.com
Four Seasons Venture Capital
Investor at the seed, startup, expansion/development, managed buyout and turnaround stage. Geographical focus is Sweden and Norway.
www.fourseasons.se
Investor at the seed, startup, expansion/development, managed buyout and turnaround stage. Geographical focus is Sweden and Norway.
www.fourseasons.se
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Galileo Partners
Provider of finance from startup and expansion through to flotation and development. Invests in the information technology and Internet sectors.
www.galileo.fr
Provider of finance from startup and expansion through to flotation and development. Invests in the information technology and Internet sectors.
www.galileo.fr
Global Equity Partners
Investor at the seed, startup, expansion and managed buyout stage. Invests in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia.
www.gep.at
Investor at the seed, startup, expansion and managed buyout stage. Invests in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia.
www.gep.at
Gilde IT Fund
Global venture capital investor based in the Netherlands, specialising in financing technology companies. Investments made in European and Israeli companies.
www.gilde.nl
Global venture capital investor based in the Netherlands, specialising in financing technology companies. Investments made in European and Israeli companies.
www.gilde.nl
H
Horizonte Venture Management
Firm investing in technology companies in Austria and Eastern Europe.
www.horizonte.at
Firm investing in technology companies in Austria and Eastern Europe.
www.horizonte.at
Holland Venture
Venture capital fund investing in the information, telecommunication technology, Internet and ecommerce sectors.
www.hventure.nl
Venture capital fund investing in the information, telecommunication technology, Internet and ecommerce sectors.
www.hventure.nl
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IMRO
UK regulatory body set up to protect investors. It supervises the way investment management firms provide investment services.
www.imro.co.uk
UK regulatory body set up to protect investors. It supervises the way investment management firms provide investment services.
www.imro.co.uk
Index Ventures
Investor in European technology companies. Invests at the early and expansion stage.
www.indexventures.com
Investor in European technology companies. Invests at the early and expansion stage.
www.indexventures.com
Industri Kapital
Private equity firm investing in mid-sized to large noncore divisions or subsidiaries of larger groups and private or family businesses.
www.industrikapital.com
Private equity firm investing in mid-sized to large noncore divisions or subsidiaries of larger groups and private or family businesses.
www.industrikapital.com
Innovations Kapital
Investor in the Nordic region in companies in the information and communications technology and healthcare sectors. Invests at the early-stage and startup phase.
www.innkap.se
Investor in the Nordic region in companies in the information and communications technology and healthcare sectors. Invests at the early-stage and startup phase.
www.innkap.se
Innovacom
Subsidiary of France Telecom investing in early stage companies in the telecommunications and information technology sectors.
www.innovacom.com
Subsidiary of France Telecom investing in early stage companies in the telecommunications and information technology sectors.
www.innovacom.com
United Utilites Venture Fund
Managed by Innvotec Limited, provides finance for growing companies in the North West of England.
www.innvotec.co.uk
Managed by Innvotec Limited, provides finance for growing companies in the North West of England.
www.innvotec.co.uk
Insight Capital Partners
Specialist in software companies, offering enterprise software to the financial services, telecommunications, advanced manufacturing and distribution, retailing, customer management, public utility and related industries.
www.insightpartners.com
Specialist in software companies, offering enterprise software to the financial services, telecommunications, advanced manufacturing and distribution, retailing, customer management, public utility and related industries.
www.insightpartners.com
IQ International Incubator
Assists German information technology firms that are seeking to expand internationally.
www.iqberlin.com
Assists German information technology firms that are seeking to expand internationally.
www.iqberlin.com
IT Partners
Investor in early-stage information and communication technology companies in Europe.
www.it-partners.be
Investor in early-stage information and communication technology companies in Europe.
www.it-partners.be
K
Kennet Capital
Venture capital firm which invests exclusively in European technology, internet and telecoms companies.
www.kennetcapital.com
Venture capital firm which invests exclusively in European technology, internet and telecoms companies.
www.kennetcapital.com
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Berlin Capital Fund
Provider of finance for startup businesses. Offers advice and financial support through the IPO stage.
www.lbb-bet.de
Provider of finance for startup businesses. Offers advice and financial support through the IPO stage.
www.lbb-bet.de
LF Venture Capital
Venture capital arm of Li & Fung Limited, a global consumer products sourcing company. Provides equity capital and consumer product sourcing expertise to companies in the United States and Europe.
www.lfvc.com
Venture capital arm of Li & Fung Limited, a global consumer products sourcing company. Provides equity capital and consumer product sourcing expertise to companies in the United States and Europe.
www.lfvc.com
LICA Development Capital Ltd.
London-based Special Situations Investment Advisor focused on industrial and media innovation.
www.lica.co.uk
London-based Special Situations Investment Advisor focused on industrial and media innovation.
www.lica.co.uk
Life Sciences Ventures
Provider of seed capital, startup capital, development capital and managed buyout financing for companies operating in the life science industry in Europe, North America and the Near East.
www.life-science-ventures.de
Provider of seed capital, startup capital, development capital and managed buyout financing for companies operating in the life science industry in Europe, North America and the Near East.
www.life-science-ventures.de
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
Private investment firm that invests primarily in noncontrol positions in California middle-market companies.
www.llcp.com
Private investment firm that invests primarily in noncontrol positions in California middle-market companies.
www.llcp.com
M
MTI Partners Ltd.
Investing equity finance and management resources in manufacturing, high technology and related businesses.
www.mtifirms.com
Investing equity finance and management resources in manufacturing, high technology and related businesses.
www.mtifirms.com
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Net Partners
Venture capital fund in Europe focused on financing start-up and early stage initiatives related to the Internet and on-line services.
www.net-partners.com
Venture capital fund in Europe focused on financing start-up and early stage initiatives related to the Internet and on-line services.
www.net-partners.com
Nexit Ventures
Venture capital firm specialising in the computing, Internet and wireless communications sectors.
www.nexitventures.com
Venture capital firm specialising in the computing, Internet and wireless communications sectors.
www.nexitventures.com
Nokia Venture Partners
Venture capital fund focusing on mobile Internet-related startup businesses and technologies. Invests globally.
www.nokiaventurepartners.com
Venture capital fund focusing on mobile Internet-related startup businesses and technologies. Invests globally.
www.nokiaventurepartners.com
Northern Venture Managers Ltd.
Independent firm of venture capital managers based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh and Southampton. Specialise in making equity investments of between £500,000 and £3 million in private businesses.
www.nvm.co.uk
Independent firm of venture capital managers based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh and Southampton. Specialise in making equity investments of between £500,000 and £3 million in private businesses.
www.nvm.co.uk
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ORESA Ventures
Provides venture capital to private companies in Central and Eastern Europe.
www.oresaventures.com
Provides venture capital to private companies in Central and Eastern Europe.
www.oresaventures.com
Oxford Technology Venture Capital Trust
Investing in early-stage and start-up technology companies within a 60 mile radius of Oxford.
www.oxfordtechnology.com
Investing in early-stage and start-up technology companies within a 60 mile radius of Oxford.
www.oxfordtechnology.com
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Pari Capital
Investor in startup businesses, focusing on ecommerce and technology.
www.paricapital.de
Investor in startup businesses, focusing on ecommerce and technology.
www.paricapital.de
Partech International
Invests in information technology, business services and life sciences in the U.S., Europe and Japan.
www.partechintl.com
Invests in information technology, business services and life sciences in the U.S., Europe and Japan.
www.partechintl.com
Penta Capital
Investor in the UK in later-stage private equity transactions, including managed buyouts/buyins, platform investments and development capital.
www.pentacapital.com
Investor in the UK in later-stage private equity transactions, including managed buyouts/buyins, platform investments and development capital.
www.pentacapital.com
Peppermint Financial Partners
Investor in startup companies in the information technology and life sciences sectors.
www.peppermint-vc.de
Investor in startup companies in the information technology and life sciences sectors.
www.peppermint-vc.de
Pi Capital
Investor in smaller, unquoted UK businesses. Considers most sectors and will invest at any stage.
www.picapital.co.uk
Investor in smaller, unquoted UK businesses. Considers most sectors and will invest at any stage.
www.picapital.co.uk
Piper Private Equity
Specialist in the retail and leisure sector in the UK. Stage of investment is at the expansion and buyin/buyout situations.
www.piperprivateequity.com
Specialist in the retail and leisure sector in the UK. Stage of investment is at the expansion and buyin/buyout situations.
www.piperprivateequity.com
Polytechnos Venture Partners
Venture capital advisory company focusing on startup and early-stage investments in high-technology companies in Europe, North America and the Middle East.
www.polytechnos.de
Venture capital advisory company focusing on startup and early-stage investments in high-technology companies in Europe, North America and the Middle East.
www.polytechnos.de
Pond Venture Partners Ltd
Invests in early-stage European technology companies in the communications infrastructure area.
www.pondventures.com
Invests in early-stage European technology companies in the communications infrastructure area.
www.pondventures.com
Prelude Technology
Independent venture capital fund management company specialising in equity investment in young, high growth, technology businesses in Europe.
www.prelude-technology.co.uk
Independent venture capital fund management company specialising in equity investment in young, high growth, technology businesses in Europe.
www.prelude-technology.co.uk
PRICAP Venture Partners
Investor in startup companies in the area of life science, high technology, new media and telecommunications.
www.pricap-ag.de
Investor in startup companies in the area of life science, high technology, new media and telecommunications.
www.pricap-ag.de
Primary Capital
Investor managed buyouts in the UK and Western Europe. Will invest in most sectors.
www.primaryeurope.com
Investor managed buyouts in the UK and Western Europe. Will invest in most sectors.
www.primaryeurope.com
Private Equity Partners
Provider of equity capital to unlisted companies.
www.privateequitypartners.com
Provider of equity capital to unlisted companies.
www.privateequitypartners.com
ProSeed Capital
Investor in seed and startup high-technology companies. Invests in Israel, Europe and North America.
www.proseedcapital.com
Investor in seed and startup high-technology companies. Invests in Israel, Europe and North America.
www.proseedcapital.com
Prime Technology Ventures
International venture capital firm focused on technology companies.
www.ptventures.com
International venture capital firm focused on technology companies.
www.ptventures.com
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Quester Capital Management Limited
Venture capital firm specialising in smaller investments, particularly early stage investment of high-growth companies.
www.quester.co.uk
Venture capital firm specialising in smaller investments, particularly early stage investment of high-growth companies.
www.quester.co.uk
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Royal Bank Ventures
Investor in early- and later-stage businesses in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors.
www.rbs.co.uk
Investor in early- and later-stage businesses in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors.
www.rbs.co.uk
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Slovak American Enterprise Fund
Corporation dedicated to the successful development of commercially viable small and medium size private Slovak businesses.
www.saef.sk
Corporation dedicated to the successful development of commercially viable small and medium size private Slovak businesses.
www.saef.sk
SandAire
Provider of venture capital for medium-sized companies in all sectors in the UK. Invests at the expansion stage.
www.sandaire.co.uk
Provider of venture capital for medium-sized companies in all sectors in the UK. Invests at the expansion stage.
www.sandaire.co.uk
Scottish Development Finance
Provides venture capital for new and growing companies in Scotland.
www.scottishdevelopmentfinance.co.uk
Provides venture capital for new and growing companies in Scotland.
www.scottishdevelopmentfinance.co.uk
Swiss Private Equity and Corporate Finance Association
Representative body for Switzerland's private equity, venture capital and corporate finance industries. Promotes private equity and corporate finance activities.
www.seca.ch
Representative body for Switzerland's private equity, venture capital and corporate finance industries. Promotes private equity and corporate finance activities.
www.seca.ch
Scottish Equity Partners
Provider of venture capital for startup and early-stage companies in the UK. Specializes in the technology sector.
www.sepl.co.uk
Provider of venture capital for startup and early-stage companies in the UK. Specializes in the technology sector.
www.sepl.co.uk
SHS
Provider of venture capital for technology startups and expansion-phase financing in Germany.
www.shsvc.net
Provider of venture capital for technology startups and expansion-phase financing in Germany.
www.shsvc.net
Sitra: Finnish Innovation Fund
Finnish national fund for research and development. Provides finance to early-stage technology companies in Finland.
www.sitra.fi
Finnish national fund for research and development. Provides finance to early-stage technology companies in Finland.
www.sitra.fi
Sovereign Capital
Firm considers most sectors in the UK. Focuses on leisure, healthcare services, waste, communications, information services and ecommerce.
www.sovereigncapital.co.uk
Firm considers most sectors in the UK. Focuses on leisure, healthcare services, waste, communications, information services and ecommerce.
www.sovereigncapital.co.uk
Spectrum Equity Investors
Company invests in Europe and North America in the communications industry. Invests across all stages of a company's development.
www.spectrumequity.com
Company invests in Europe and North America in the communications industry. Invests across all stages of a company's development.
www.spectrumequity.com
Standard Life Investments
Asset management company investing for retail, individual and institutional clients.
www.standardlifeinvestments.com
Asset management company investing for retail, individual and institutional clients.
www.standardlifeinvestments.com
Star Ventures
Investor in early-stage technology companies in Europe, the United States and Israel.
www.star-ventures.com
Investor in early-stage technology companies in Europe, the United States and Israel.
www.star-ventures.com
Startech Partners
Provider of finance and advice for early-stage technology companies in Scotland.
www.startech.co.uk
Provider of finance and advice for early-stage technology companies in Scotland.
www.startech.co.uk
START-fondet
Investor in seed and early-stage companies in Norway. Specializes in the biotechnology and information and communications technology sectors.
www.startfondet.no
Investor in seed and early-stage companies in Norway. Specializes in the biotechnology and information and communications technology sectors.
www.startfondet.no
Sturgeon Ventures
London-based company that introduces buyers to sellers in terms of venture capital and private equity.
www.sturgeonventures.com
London-based company that introduces buyers to sellers in terms of venture capital and private equity.
www.sturgeonventures.com
Summit Group
Independent firm investing in startups and early-stage businesses. Invests in the UK but will consider Western Europe and US.
www.summit-group.co.uk
Independent firm investing in startups and early-stage businesses. Invests in the UK but will consider Western Europe and US.
www.summit-group.co.uk
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T Venture
Investor in seed and early-stage technology companies in Europe, the United States and Israel.
www.t-venture.de
Investor in seed and early-stage technology companies in Europe, the United States and Israel.
www.t-venture.de
TAT Capital Partners
Investor in early-stage and established companies in the technology sector in Europe and the US.
www.tat.ch
Investor in early-stage and established companies in the technology sector in Europe and the US.
www.tat.ch
Thompson Clive Venture Capital
Based in London, specialises in the funding and management of companies in the life science and information technology sectors.
www.tcvc.com
Based in London, specialises in the funding and management of companies in the life science and information technology sectors.
www.tcvc.com
TecVenture Partners
Investor in early-stage Internet, information technology, telecommunication and bioinformatics companies.
www.tec-venture.com
Investor in early-stage Internet, information technology, telecommunication and bioinformatics companies.
www.tec-venture.com
Technologieholding
Provider of early-stage capital for high technology firms in Germany.
www.technologieholding.de
Provider of early-stage capital for high technology firms in Germany.
www.technologieholding.de
Techno Start
Investor in early-stage information technology and life sciences companies in Germany.
www.technostart.com
Investor in early-stage information technology and life sciences companies in Germany.
www.technostart.com
Eqvitec
Investor in startup and early-stage technology companies in Europe, the Nordic region and the US.
www.teknologiarahasto.fi
Investor in startup and early-stage technology companies in Europe, the Nordic region and the US.
www.teknologiarahasto.fi
TFG Venture Capital
Investor in technology companies in Germany and other countries in the startup, development or market development stage.
www.tfg.de
Investor in technology companies in Germany and other countries in the startup, development or market development stage.
www.tfg.de
Top Technology Limited
Early stage venture capital for British technology companies.
www.toptechnology.co.uk
Early stage venture capital for British technology companies.
www.toptechnology.co.uk
Trinity Venture Capital
Provider of equity capital for early-stage and expanding private Irish companies.
www.trinity-vc.ie
Provider of equity capital for early-stage and expanding private Irish companies.
www.trinity-vc.ie
TTP Ventures
Provider of capital for early-stage technology companies in the UK and Western Europe.
www.ttpventures.com
Provider of capital for early-stage technology companies in the UK and Western Europe.
www.ttpventures.com
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UK Steel Enterprise
Subsidiary of Corus, the steel group. Invests in small and medium-sized businesses at the startup and expansion stage.
www.uksteelenterprise.co.uk
Subsidiary of Corus, the steel group. Invests in small and medium-sized businesses at the startup and expansion stage.
www.uksteelenterprise.co.uk
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Equity Ventures Ltd.
Manages a regional venture capital fund in the UK and co-manages two venture capital trusts (VCTs).
www.ventures.demon.co.uk
Manages a regional venture capital fund in the UK and co-manages two venture capital trusts (VCTs).
www.ventures.demon.co.uk
Vision Capital
Targets European-based technology companies who are seeking to enter the US capital and product markets and US companies with premier venture backing seeking to enter the European market.
www.visioncap.com
Targets European-based technology companies who are seeking to enter the US capital and product markets and US companies with premier venture backing seeking to enter the European market.
www.visioncap.com
VIV-SYNERFI-ISEP
Provider of venture capital and private equity to unlisted companies at all stages of development. Invests in the high-technology sector.
www.viv.be
Provider of venture capital and private equity to unlisted companies at all stages of development. Invests in the high-technology sector.
www.viv.be
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Wellington Partners
Investor in startup and early-stage information and communication technology companies. Invests in Europe and Israel.
www.wellington.de
Investor in startup and early-stage information and communication technology companies. Invests in Europe and Israel.
www.wellington.de
Wales Fund Managers
Investor in companies in England and Wales. Will consider all stages of investment.
www.wfml.co.uk
Investor in companies in England and Wales. Will consider all stages of investment.
www.wfml.co.uk
Y
Yorkshire Enterprise Group Ltd
Works to meet investment capital needs of small companies UK wide.
www.yorkshire-enterprise.co.uk
Works to meet investment capital needs of small companies UK wide.
www.yorkshire-enterprise.co.uk
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Business Plan Writing
Secure business venture capital with a professionally written plan.
www.MasterPlans.com
Secure business venture capital with a professionally written plan.
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European venture capital firms provide an excellent opportunity to attain funding for your business expansion. They are also a great way to allocate your company's investments. A venture capital firm acts as a bank for companies that usually don't have much collateral to begin a business. The European venture capital firm then structures the contract as a partner and the applicant manages the venture with oversight from the firm. The percentage of ownership and expected return will vary per project and venture capital firm.
Whether your company is investing in or borrowing from a European venture capital firm, it's important to understand the function of venture capital, contact industry associations and study venture publications. With these areas of study, your business should be able to grasp the venture capital firms and funds in Europe basics. This knowledge will provide the basis with which to make the proper venture capital decision. However, before you begin the process there are a few items to consider, such as:
1. Examine the European venture funds industry.
2. Attain current venture capital Europe firm information from associations and publications.
3. Contact a venture capital Europe firm directly.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Review the industry in which European venture capital companies operate
Homework isn't ever exciting, but it can save your company time and money. Before contacting European venture capitalists, you should know the basic history of the industry and how to navigate their unique business environment.
I recommend: Purchase "Smarter Ventures - A Survivor's Guide to Venture Capital" to know all the basic opportunities and challenges of the industry. Examine the recent history of the European venture capital industry from VoxEU.org to understand the trends within the venture capital firms in Europe more thoroughly.
Use European venture capital funds associations and journal to expand your knowledge base
No one knows the ins and outs of European venture capital funds like those that write about it and/or work in it every day. These people and publications can provide invaluable insight into the basic workings of venture capital in Europe. At the very least, they can provide contact information for people that do know the basics of the industry.
I recommend: Speak to a representative from the European Private Equity & Venture Capital Association. Subscribe to the European Venture Capital & Private Equity Journal. You can also subscribe to Real Deals, Europe's venture capital and private equity magazine.
Compare the services offered by various European venture capital firms
Once you know the basic contract terms and investment guideline of these venture firms, it's time to call or email some of these companies to answer any other basic questions you might still have. You can then request a prospectus from each firm and compare your company's needs to the services that each firm provides. To give your company some flexibility, it's also a good idea to speak with global venture capital firms, in case you decide to diversify into other regions besides Europe later on.
I recommend: Talk to a representative from Advent International, a global venture capital firm with a European division. Contact the European venture capital professionals at BayTech Venture Capital, a leading European venture capital firm.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Venture capital firms Europe have different rules and regulations from their American counterparts. Therefore, don't assume you know how the industry works just because you have experience with stateside venture capital firms.
Guide to Venture Capital Firms and Funds in Europe
Tapping European venture capital for your company
By Frank Alvarado
Venture capital - Europe business expansions need it. Europe is fertile territory for entrepreneurs seeking investors and venture capital firms. Europe is home to companies that have received more than $4 billion in European venture funds since 2006. However, European venture capital firms are selective about the companies they will fund. Only the most promising and viable businesses can secure European venture capital funds.
Venture capital companies, like Luxembourg’s Mangrove Capital, are always willing to take a gamble on a fledgling, yet viable, enterprise. In addition, European stock markets have rolled out the red carpet for venture capital firms. Europe’s market for initial public offerings topped $67 billion in 2007. As a result, European venture capitalists actively look to invest their money in companies that have the potential to go public. In order to attract venture capital firms in Europe, you will need to:
1. Identify the European venture capitalists who will be most interested in your company.
2. Research the history of European venture funds for companies similar to yours or in a similar business sector.
3. Write an air-tight business plan that European venture capital firms will want to finance.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Locate the countries where there are a lot of European venture capital funds
Europe has a large, growing number of venture capital firms. Europe has seen more than 1,000 deals recently through European venture capital funds. The top three countries with the most venture capital firms and funds in Europe are Great Britain, France and Germany.
I recommend: You can start researching European venture capital firms through the European Venture Capital Association or by you can use VentureSource powered by Dow Jones.
Track trends in European venture capital
Europe-based venture capitalists are highly selective about funding companies in an oversaturated market. European venture capital firms are big on Web service companies, as well as firms in the energy and agriculture sectors.
I recommend: VC Opportunities in Europe and Venture One are two good resources for tracking European venture funds.
Learn more about individual European venture capital firms
By finding out everything you can about European venture capital companies, you can tailor your sales pitch to specific European venture capitalists.
I recommend: Start with Benchmark Capital and Truffle Capital. These two European venture capital companies target businesses in the information technology, energy and life sciences sectors. Y Europe is a European venture capital firm that specifically funds brand new start-ups involved in communications and security, enterprise software, semiconductors, consumer services, mobile computing and financial services.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Tap more than one company for venture capital. Europe is filled with venture capital firms so that you don't have to rely on just one group of investors to finance your company's growth.
Are you looking to learn about European venture capital? You’ve just been hired by a U.S. venture capital firm. Your manager wants you to learn about the European venture capital industry because the firm is looking to open an office in Europe.
You can quickly educate yourself about the European venture capital field. With a few steps, you will be impressing your boss. Get venture capital firms and funds in Europe education and training by doing the following:
1. Discover how venture capital European firms differ from American firms.
2. Educate yourself on ways to get information on European venture capital firms.
3. Become familiar with venture capital Europe by participating in a program.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Learn how venture capital firms in Europe are similar and different from American firms
If you're going to be successful in European venture capital, it's important to understand how European venture capital firms work. Venture capital firms in Europe have similarities to American firms. First, they invest in companies that are located in other countries. Second, European venture capitalists not only have secondary offices in other countries, but they invest in sectors, such as telecommunications and media and entertainment. Venture capital firms Europe differ from their American counterparts in that they don't tend to invest in early stage phases of a company.
I recommend: You’ll want to check out VoxEU.org, which contains a comprehensive report that focuses on venture capital companies Europe. You will understand the similarities and differences between European venture capital firms and American venture capital firms. The Equity Kicker also is another resource to visit for venture capital firms and funds in Europe education and training.
Discover how to get information on European venture capital firms
Now that you know how venture capitalists Europe work, it's time that you conduct research and get their information. One of the best ways to learn about venture capital firm Europe is to become a member of an association. You can network with other members, and learn about European venture funds they invest in. You can also read reports and analyses on the industry.
I recommend: European Venture Capital Association is the association you’ll want to join. It has more than 1,300 members. The association offers venture capital firms and funds Europe education and training. Dow Jones Financial Information Services is another website you’ll want to visit. You’ll be able to read daily news and reports on the industry.
Participate in a program to learn more about venture capital Europe
Participating in a program enables you to learn all about the venture capital industry. As a venture capitalist, you'll learn how venture capital firms determine the value of the company. In addition, you'll also learn how venture capital firms finance a company. Another thing a program teaches you is how to manage the venture capital fund.
I recommend: Kaufmann Fellows Program offers a venture capital industry program for Europe. It is a two-year apprenticeship program that consists of executive coaching and collaborating with peers. Euromoney Institutional Investor also offers a program that consists of learning how to manage a venture capital portfolio.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Do not consider European venture capitalists as bound by boundaries of their individual countries when you study them. The European venture capital market contains a great deal of integration.
