Equity Financing
Investing in any business involves risks, including illiquidity, lack of dividends, loss of investment and dilution, and it should be done only as part of a diversified portfolio. UKStartups.co is sufficiently sophisticated to understand these risks and make our own investment decisions, based on our knowledge, experience and financial capacity.
Would typically invest £25,000 up to £5 million for a given deal, depending on the stage the company is in and other investors at the table. We will back companies that aren’t even yet revenue generating, up to companies doing £10 million+ in annual sales, with established relationships across industries and sectors. We are industry agnostic.
Limited Partners
We bring together different parties with unique interests, typically include qualified investors, family offices, Corporates and other VCs.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicant Criteria
- An entrepreneur who owns either a majority stake (51% or more) in a qualifying business – or – the largest or equal stake in a qualifying business that is 100% owned and controlled by the founder(s)
- 21 years or older as of the application date
- Ability to read, write and understand basic English
- A legal resident of the United Kingdom (England or Wales)
Business Criteria
- For-profit, from any industry
- Early-stage (one to five years of operations preferred)
- Generating revenues (minimum of £25,000 strongly preferred)
- Formed under United Kingdom law and operating in the United Kingdom
Not Eligible
- Nonprofit organisations
- Idea stage ventures
- Subsidiary businesses or franchisee
EVALUATION
In accordance with the official rules, we will assess the submissions to determine qualified reciient businesses, including the following considerations:
Personal Statement and Resume: Leadership, professional experience, passion and commitment to the business.
The Business Plan: Scalability and profitability, originality, and impact.
Social Responsibility: Personal community impact, mission-driven business, or track record for volunteering.
Proposed Use of Funds: Value of business, quality of products selected and understanding opportunities to grow.
INVESTMENT ROUTES
• Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS)
• Seed Enterprise Investment Schemes (SEIS)
• Other Options
Would typically invest £25,000 up to £5 million for a given deal, depending on the stage the company is in and other investors at the table. We will back companies that aren’t even yet revenue generating, up to companies doing £10 million+ in annual sales, with established relationships across industries and sectors. We are industry agnostic.
Limited Partners
We bring together different parties with unique interests, typically include qualified investors, family offices, Corporates and other VCs.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicant Criteria
- An entrepreneur who owns either a majority stake (51% or more) in a qualifying business – or – the largest or equal stake in a qualifying business that is 100% owned and controlled by the founder(s)
- 21 years or older as of the application date
- Ability to read, write and understand basic English
- A legal resident of the United Kingdom (England or Wales)
Business Criteria
- For-profit, from any industry
- Early-stage (one to five years of operations preferred)
- Generating revenues (minimum of £25,000 strongly preferred)
- Formed under United Kingdom law and operating in the United Kingdom
Not Eligible
- Nonprofit organisations
- Idea stage ventures
- Subsidiary businesses or franchisee
EVALUATION
In accordance with the official rules, we will assess the submissions to determine qualified reciient businesses, including the following considerations:
Personal Statement and Resume: Leadership, professional experience, passion and commitment to the business.
The Business Plan: Scalability and profitability, originality, and impact.
Social Responsibility: Personal community impact, mission-driven business, or track record for volunteering.
Proposed Use of Funds: Value of business, quality of products selected and understanding opportunities to grow.
INVESTMENT ROUTES
• Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS)
• Seed Enterprise Investment Schemes (SEIS)
• Other Options