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About
SFC Capital.

SFC is a leader in the UK's early stage investment world, providing seed capital and support to promising British startups.

By combining our award-winning angel syndicate with our own seed investment funds, we have created a unique model that allows business angels to invest in high-potential startups either directly or through a diversified portfolio approach curated and managed by our team.

About
SFC Capital

SFC is a leader in the UK's early stage investment world, providing seed capital and support to promising British startups.

By combining our award-winning angel syndicate with our own seed investment funds, we have created a unique model that allows business angels to invest in high-potential startups either directly or through a diversified portfolio curated and managed by our team.

Meet the Team

Our diverse team brings a wealth of knowledge from various backgrounds, ready to assist you.
Stephen Page
Chief Executive Officer
Initially trained as an accountant, Stephen soon turned to entrepreneurship and started his own software companies. He grew them to over 300 people and led to various exits. Shifting from entrepreneurship to investment, Stephen founded SFC Capital in 2012 and has been its CEO since its inception. He is a founding member of the Company of Entrepreneurs and the recipient of numerous awards on behalf of SFC.
Angelika Burawska
Chief Operating Officer
Angelika joined SFC Capital in its early days in 2014 bringing strong business education from top European universities, wide corporate and startup experience, and passion for entrepreneurship. As COO of the company, she overlooks day to day operations, sets up structures and processes, initiates and executes projects important for growth, and brings SFC’s strategy to life.
Joseph Zipfel
Chief Investment Officer
Joseph joined SFC Capital in 2014 to manage the execution and syndication of SFC’s investments. Joseph is also in charge of investor relations, managing strategic partnerships, and supporting portfolio companies with their fundraising strategy. He joined from investment banking where he held both corporate finance and global markets roles, most recently at Nomura International.
Jason Druker
Chief Commercial Officer
Jason joined SFC Capital in 2022, initially in Portfolio Management. As CCO, he brings extensive expertise in driving commercial growth and business development. He oversees sales strategy, marketing, investor relations, and portfolio management, with a particular focus on value realisation, guiding companies through all aspects of corporate finance including fundraising, secondary sales and full exits. Before SFC, Jason held a corporate development role at Britvic PLC and founded his own M&A consultancy. He holds an MBA and is also a qualified corporate lawyer.
Marguerite Crossfield
Chief Compliance Officer (SFC CP)
Marguerite has more than twenty years of experience as a Management Accountant in the software industry and has been involved with supporting startups through SFC for more than five. She is in charge of overseeing compliance within SFC And SFC Capital Partners as well as ensuring compliance with laws, regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
Ed Prior
Head of Investor Services
Ed joined SFC from the political world where he worked as an election strategist, speechwriter, and in policy development focused on venture capital and innovation. In business, Ed has advised founders and companies at different lifecycle stages on growth strategy, organisational development and equity-based crowdfunding campaigns. Ed is Head of Investor Services at SFC, responsible for Investor Relations, Fundraising and the Angel House.
Edward Stevenson
Investment Executive
Edward joined SFC Capital in 2019 after attaining a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Manchester and performing a variety of roles across several organisations. Prior to joining the SFC team, he worked in financial analysis and consulting as well as spending some time at FinTech Startup. Working as an Investment Executive, he is responsible for the screening and selection of the best investment opportunities.
Yuriy Yurchuk
Head of Due Diligence
Yuriy has over fourteen years of combined experience in M&A consulting and Financial Due Diligence, having worked as part of PwC's Ukraine and United States FDD teams as well as running his own consulting practice and being a startup founder. Yuriy joined SFC Capital in 2020 to assist with financial analysis, screening, and selection of investment opportunities.
Adam Beveridge
Investment Associate
Adam was bitten by the entrepreneurial bug at a very young age, founding entrepreneurship initiatives and clubs when at school, contributing to numerous young enterprise schemes, and graduating with a 1st class honours degree in Business and Enterprise. He has gone on to become a founder, investor, and consultant, leading an internationally scaled Series A startup in the SaaS, Media, and Travel space.
Ricardo Berruti
Investor Services Manager
Prior to joining SFC, Ricardo gained corporate experience at Ernst & Young and the investment banking sector, where he developed his analytical and commercial skills. Ricardo is responsible for nurturing and maintaining relationships with investors throughout their entire SFC journey – from onboarding to providing key updates on their investments and tax relief certificates.
Yosra El Hadri
Compliance Executive
Prior to joining SFC, Yosra worked for different companies, including corporates and startups. She has experience within HR and finance departments, where she developed her analytical and business management skills. At SFC, Yosra is responsible for supporting and guiding ARs and startups as well as meeting compliance requirements during the investment process.
Michael Theodosiou
Portfolio Analyst
Before joining SFC as a Portfolio Analyst, Michael worked at Abrdn for several years, where he held roles in Equity investments and Alternatives. Michael holds a Financial Mathematics degree from the University of Hertfordshire and is currently pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Alex Batlle Bosch
Brand Manager
Alex joined SFC Capital in 2016 after graduating from the University of Barcelona and Goldsmith, University of London. She has vast experience in social media management and creative work. Alex is responsible for SFC’s brand strategy and branding activities, including visual asset development and communications with entrepreneurs and investors via digital channels.
Niklas Föltz
Marketing & Communications Manager
Niklas joined SFC Capital in 2022 from the UK tech industry. He holds two master’s degrees in Marketing as well as Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He has lived in Germany, Brazil, and the US. Niklas has previously worked in the marketing departments of high-profile brands around Europe, and has experience in digital marketing and campaign planning. At SFC, he is responsible for marketing strategy, content marketing, public relations, and events.
Stephen Lindsay
Business Analyst and Mentor
Before moving to the angel investing and startup world, Steve worked in financial services and sales – including the British Stock Exchange – and developed his career in Singapore and France as well as the UK. He joined SFC Capital initially as an angel investor, and is currently involved in business screening, business planning support and providing mentorship to budding entrepreneurs.
Mark Tayler
Director
Mark is a seasoned serial entrepreneur. He co-founded and exited a technology venture and quickly started a new successful company. He also has vast international business experience, having overseen multi-million-pound projects at Fidelity and New Star. Mark has been involved with SFC from the start as an investor and a mentor to portfolio companies. As a Director, he provides ongoing support for SFC’s growth and strategy.
Rick Payne
Strategic Advisor
Rick is the founder and corporate finance director of Bennett Brooks, a full-service and long-standing accountancy and management consultancy practice. As a hugely experienced finance professional, Rick is best placed to advise entrepreneurs and businesses on financial planning and fundraising. As a Director of SFC Capital, he provides advice on investment strategy and critical partnerships.

SFCs Track Record

We know funding and investments. Our track record speaks for itself. See below for a glimpse of where SFC has been.
Winner of the Best SEIS Manager by Seedlegals
101 investments closed in the 2022/2023 tax year
Winner of the Most Active Investor in the Regions Award by UKBAA
Winner of the best EISA Impact Award by the EIS Association
Winner of the best SEIS Investment Manager by the EIS Association
Winner of the best SEIS Investment Manager by the EIS Association
Winner of the best SEIS Investment Manager by the EIS Association
Winner of the Most Active Investor in the Regions Award by UKBAA
Winner of the 2020 Best SEIS Fund Manager at Growth Investor Awards
Winner of the 2020 Best SEIS Fund Manager at Growth Investor Awards
SFC portfolio exceeds 200 companies
British Business Investments commits £10m to SFC to deploy in startups across the UK
Named most active VC in the UK on PitchBook Data’s Annual Global League Tables
Winner of the Best Innovation & Rising Star Award by the EIS Association
SFC becomes an Official Partner of the London Co-Investment Fund
Winner of the Best Angel Syndicate Award at the Growth Investor Awards
The first seed fund fully managed by SFC – the SFC Angel Fund – opens for investment
Winner of the Lead Syndicate of the Year Award by UKBAA
20+ investments out of 2,000+ reviewed opportunities per year
100+ investments closed, including major British growth stories
The first SFC seed fund opens for investment
The angel syndicate makes its first investments

Get in Touch with SFC Capital

Find out more about what we do and how we can help you take your ideas to the next level! Fill out the form or contact us at info@sfccapital.com.
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Investment in early-stage companies involves risks such as illiquidity, lack of dividends, loss of investment and dilution. Investment in SEIS/EIS eligible companies should be considered as part of a diversified portfolio. The availability of tax relief depends on individual circumstances and may change in the future. The availability of tax relief depends on the company invested in maintaining its SEIS/EIS qualifying status. There is no assurance that the investment objectives of any investment opportunity will be achieved or that the strategies and methods described herein will be successful. The investment products cited herein may place capital at risk and therefore investors may not get back the full amount invested. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance and the value of an investment may go down as well as up. Investors may not get back the full amount invested. Companies’ pitches for investment are not offers to the public and investments can only be made by members of SFC Capital. SFC Capital takes no responsibility for this information or for any recommendations or opinions made by the companies. Neither SFC Capital nor any of its employees provide any financial or tax advice in relation to the investments and investors are recommended to seek independent financial and tax advice before committing. This website is not directed at or intended for publication or distribution to any person (natural or legal) in any jurisdiction where doing so would result in contravention of any applicable laws or regulations. No warranties or representations of any kind are expressed or implied herein. This material is confidential and is the property of SFC Capital.

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