--- title: Raise | SFC Capital description: Raise funds for your business with SFC and its network of angel investors, SEIS and EIS funds, and other funding alternatives. image: https://sfccapital.com/hubfs/Website%20Files%20+%20Images/Web%20banner%202024%20-%20%20Raise%20V1.jpg --- Disclaimer Please note, company introductions through SFC Capital Ltd ('SFC') are only suitable for ‘High Net Worth Individuals’, or ‘Sophisticated Investors’ as defined by the Financial Services & Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) who are familiar with and willing to accept the high risk associated with private investments. Any investor requesting to contact a company through SFC Capital does so at his/her own risk and is solely responsible for conducting any legal, accounting or due diligence review. 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SFC Capital simply provides an introductory service where potential partners of all sorts can meet. The SFC Angel Fund is managed by SFC Capital Partners Ltd (‘SFCCP’) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom, firm reference number 736284. Information on the Fund is intended for professional investors only; any reproduction of this information, in whole, or part, is prohibited. The content is for information purposes only and should not be used or considered as an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell the securities mentioned herein. The SFC Angel Fund (the ‘SFC Fund’ or the ‘Fund’) is defined as an ‘unregulated collective investment scheme’ (‘UCIS’) and the promotion of a UCIS either within the UK or from the UK is severely restricted by statute. Consequently, this document is only directed at professional clients and eligible counterparties as defined by the FCA and also to persons of a kind to whom the Fund may lawfully be promoted by an authorised person by virtue of Section 238(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and COBS 4.12.4R. Any decision by an investor to buy shares in a fund must be made solely on the basis of the information and terms contained within the Fund’s offering memorandum. Investment in the Fund is made entirely at the investor’s own risk and professional advice should be sought in case of doubt. SFC Capital Partners Ltd (‘SFC’) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (‘FCA’) in the United Kingdom, firm reference number 736284. This document is intended for professional investors only; any reproduction of this information, in whole, or part, is prohibited. The content is for information purposes only and should not be used or considered as an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell the securities mentioned herein. The SFC Angel Fund (the ‘SFC Fund’ or the ‘Fund’) is defined as an ‘unregulated collective investment scheme’ (‘UCIS’) and the promotion of a UCIS either within the UK or from the UK is severely restricted by statute. Consequently, this document is only directed at professional clients and eligible counterparties as defined by the FCA and also to persons of a kind to whom the Fund may lawfully be promoted by an authorised person by virtue of Section 238(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and COBS 4.12.4R. The SFC Angel Fund is managed by SFC Capital Partners Ltd (‘SFCCP’) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom, firm reference number 736284. Information on the Fund is intended for professional investors only; any reproduction of this information, in whole, or part, is prohibited. The content is for information purposes only and should not be used or considered as an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell the securities mentioned herein. The SFC Angel Fund (the ‘SFC Fund’ or the ‘Fund’) is defined as an ‘unregulated collective investment scheme’ (‘UCIS’) and the promotion of a UCIS either within the UK or from the UK is severely restricted by statute. Consequently, this document is only directed at professional clients and eligible counterparties as defined by the FCA and also to persons of a kind to whom the Fund may lawfully be promoted by an authorised person by virtue of Section 238(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and COBS 4.12.4R. Any decision by an investor to buy shares in a fund must be made solely on the basis of the information and terms contained within the Fund’s offering memorandum. Investment in the Fund is made entirely at the investor’s own risk and professional advice should be sought in case of doubt. The SFC Angel Fund is an SEIS/EIS fund which raises money for early-stage businesses by investing in SEIS and EIS eligible ventures with the aim of returning a profit for investors in the fund. Investment in early-stage companies involves risks such as illiquidity, lack of dividends, loss of investment and dilution. Investment in SEIS/EIS funds 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 product will be achieved or that the strategies and methods described herein will be successful. 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. No warranties or representations of any kind are expressed or implied on this website. I Accept The Terms ## FCA Mandatory Risk Warning & Risk Summary > ## Risk Warning > > **Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment, and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong.** ## Risk Summary **Estimated reading time: 2 min** Due to the potential for losses, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) considers this investment to be high risk.   What are the key risks? 1\. You could lose all the money you invest. Investments made by the SFC Angel Fund SEIS (the “Fund”) will be in shares in early-stage businesses. Investors in these shares often lose 100% of the money they invested, as many early-stage businesses fail. 2\. You are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong Protection from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), in relation to claims against failed regulated firms, does not cover poor investment performance. Try the FSCS investment protection checker here: [https://www.fscs.org.uk/check/investment-protection-checker/](https://sfccapital.com/fca-mandatory-risk-warning-and-risk-summary/%20https://www.fscs.org.uk/check/investment-protection-checker/)    Protection from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) does not cover poor investment performance. If you have a complaint against an FCA-regulated firm, FOS may be able to consider it. Learn more about FOS protection here: [https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/consumers](https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/consumers) 3\. You won’t get your money back quickly Even if the businesses the Fund invests your money in are successful, it may take several years to get your money back. The most likely way to get your money back is if the businesses invested in by the Fund are bought by another business or list their shares on an exchange such as the London Stock Exchange. These events are not common. 4\. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket Putting all your money into a single business or type of investment for example, is risky. Spreading your money across different investments makes you less dependent on any one to do well.  A good rule of thumb is not to invest more than 10% of your money in high-risk investments.  [https://www.fca.org.uk/investsmart/5-questions-ask-you-invest](https://www.fca.org.uk/investsmart/5-questions-ask-you-invest) 5\. The value of your investment can be reduced The percentage of each investee company that the Fund owns will decrease if the business issues more shares. This could mean that the value of your investment in each investee company reduces, depending on how much the business grows. Most start-up businesses issue multiple rounds of shares.  These new shares could have additional rights that your shares don’t have, such as the right to receive a fixed dividend, which could further reduce your chances of getting a return on your investment. 6\. S/EIS tax reliefs are not guaranteed Whilst it is the Fund's intention to invest mostly in companies qualifying under SEIS legislation, SFC cannot guarantee that all investments will qualify for S/EIS relief (or IHT relief) or, indeed, if they do initially, that they will continue to do so throughout the life of the investment. The tax advantages of investing through the Fund are therefore not guaranteed.  If you are interested in learning more about how to protect yourself, visit the FCA’s website here: [https://www.fca.org.uk/investsmart](https://www.fca.org.uk/investsmart)  Close Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 minutes to learn more. [![SFC Logo + Title x web](https://sfccapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SFC%20Logo%20+%20Title%20x%20web.png?width=2000&name=SFC%20Logo%20+%20Title%20x%20web.png)](https://sfccapital.com?hsLang=en-gb) - [Startups](https://sfccapital.com/raise) - Investors - [SEIS Fund](https://sfccapital.com/seis-funds) - [EIS Fund](https://sfccapital.com/eis-funds) - [SEIS Explained](https://sfccapital.com/seis-explained) - [EIS Explained](https://sfccapital.com/eis-explained) - [Angel House](https://sfccapital.com/angel-house) - [Advisors](https://sfccapital.com/advisors) - [Portfolio](https://portal.sfccapital.com/portfolio) - [About Us](https://sfccapital.com/about-us) - [Blog](https://sfccapital.com/blog) - [Login](https://portal.sfccapital.com/login) # Raise the Funds Your Startup Needs. We tend to be one of the first equity investors in early-stage businesses and often act as the lead investors. With over 400 startups in our investment portfolio, we understand the needs entrepreneurs have and support them following our investment. We syndicate investments from our own SEIS funds that we manage directly, a network of over 500 angel investors, and other national and international funding alternatives available to us. See If You Qualify Quick Check ## Investment Criteria Lorem Ipsum auctor odio, nec condimentum quam placerat pellentesque. Nulla vel tincidunt sapien. Praesent eleifend nulla massa, a consequat sapien ultricies quis. - **SEIS-qualifying:** Make sure you qualify and start the process as soon as you can. - **Follow up meetings:** The Investment Team will gain a better understanding of your business and discuss your fundraising strategy. - **Early funding round:** We lead rounds and invest between £100k and £300k in exchange for an ownership stake of 10%-20% on average - **Due Diligence:** We will conduct a thorough review and assessment of your business. - **Clear USP:** You must have a strong advantage in an underserved and/or growing market. - **Term Sheet:** Following a final meeting with the Investment Committee, we will come back to you with the proposed terms of the round and size of our investment. We prefer to lead rounds, but this is not necessarily a prerequisite. - **Initial traction:** You have more than a good concept – the more you have achieved, the better your chances of securing funding. - **Meet our angels and co-investors:** Meet our investor network – either through our regular pitching events or private meetings organised by us – which could enable you to increase the size of your funding round. - **Entrepreneurial spirit:** You are a capable and ambitious individual, but are also able to listen and take advice. You should also be realistic and flexible about your desired terms. - **Post-investment support:** Our involvement does not end with the investment. We continue to assist entrepreneurs on their journey to achieving a successful exit and organise regular events for the SFC Alumni community. - **Any sector:** We like diversity and are open to invest in any sector – as long as you meet our other criteria. - **Register your startup online:** Introduce us to your startup and let us know that you are fundraising – all we ask are a few simple questions about your business. - **Follow up funding:** The best performers across the portfolio can count on more follow-on funding from our EIS Fund. - **Initial meeting:** The first meeting is for you to pitch your business to us and introduce yourself and the team. Please do not assume that we have any prior knowledge of the business or market during this call. Investment process 1\. Register **Register your startup online:** Introduce us to your startup and let us know that you are fundraising – all we ask are a few simple questions about your business. 2\. Review Initial meeting: The first meeting is for you to pitch your business to us and introduce yourself and the team. Please do not assume that we have any prior knowledge of the business or market during this call. Follow up meetings: The Investment Team will gain a better understanding of your business and discuss your fundraising strategy. Due Diligence: We will conduct a thorough review and assessment of your business. 3\. Raise Term Sheet: Following a final meeting with the Investment Committee, we will come back to you with the proposed terms of the round and size of our investment. We prefer to lead rounds, but this is not necessarily a prerequisite. Meet our angels and co-investors: Meet our investor network – either through our regular pitching events or private meetings organised by us – which could enable you to increase the size of your funding round. Post-investment support: Our involvement does not end with the investment. We continue to assist entrepreneurs on their journey to achieving a successful exit and organise regular events for the SFC Alumni community. Follow up funding: The best performers across the portfolio can count on more follow-on funding from our EIS Fund. ## Why Us? SFC Capital, your premier choice for entrepreneurs, stands out in several ways. We excel in prompt decision-making and have immediate access to funds, giving us an edge over competitors. While others may require additional time to secure resources, we're poised to invest swiftly. Choosing SFC Capital as your first partner opens the door to enhanced funding opportunities in the future. We're in it for the long haul, providing steadfast support as your company grows. Our commitment includes preparing businesses for the next stage and facilitating connections with potential investors. Backed by a network of angel investors, we meticulously select the most promising opportunities. With SFC Capital, you align with a knowledgeable partner dedicated to your success. ![](https://sfccapital.com/hubfs/%E2%80%9C.png) ### Follow on funding Intro to new investors -lorem ipsum | dolor sit ![](https://sfccapital.com/hubfs/%E2%80%9C.png) ### Lorem Ipsum “The online portal made claiming tax relief much easier and now makes keeping track of my portfolio so simple” -lorem ipsum | dolor sit ![](https://sfccapital.com/hubfs/%E2%80%9C.png) ### Lorem Ipsum “The online portal made claiming tax relief much easier and now makes keeping track of my portfolio so simple” -lorem ipsum | dolor sit ## Check if you qualify ![](https://sfccapital.com/hubfs/assets/img/Vector%2015.png) ### **Investment Criteria Check** Is SFC the right choice for your fundraising strategy? Find out if you meet our selection criteria with this quick test! ### **Resources** - SEIS Eligibility, [https://sfccapital.com/blog/sfc-guide-to-seis-eligibility](https://sfccapital.com/blog/sfc-guide-to-seis-eligibility?hsLang=en-gb) - Advance Assurance, [https://sfccapital.com/blog/what-is-advance-assurance](https://sfccapital.com/blog/what-is-advance-assurance?hsLang=en-gb) Partnerships with the likes of Innovate UK and the British Business Bank put SFC at the centre of early stage innovation. ## Get the funding your startup needs. Apply Now # Raise the Funds Your Startup Needs We tend to be one of the first equity investors in early-stage businesses and often act as the lead investors. With over 500 startups in our investment portfolio, we understand the needs entrepreneurs have and support them following our investment. We syndicate investments from our own SEIS funds that we manage directly, a network of over 500 angel investors, and other national and international funding alternatives available to us. [See If You Qualify](https://portal.sfccapital.com/investment-criteria-check) [Apply Now](https://portal.sfccapital.com/register/startup?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&utm_term=) ## Funding Requirements See what we're looking for in startups. Do you meet the investment criteria? - **SEIS-qualifying:** Make sure you qualify for the Seed Enterprise Investment and start the process as soon as you can. - **Initial traction:** You have more than a good concept – the more you have achieved, the better your chances of securing funding. - **Early funding round:** We lead rounds and invest between £100k and £300k in exchange for an ownership stake of 10%-20% on average. - **Entrepreneurial spirit:** You are a capable and ambitious individual, but are also able to listen and take advice. You should also be realistic and flexible about your desired terms. - **Clear USP:** You must have a strong advantage in an underserved and/or growing market. - **Any sector:** We like diversity and are open to invest in any sector – as long as you meet our other criteria. ## Funding Process 1\. ###### Register Register your startup online: Introduce us to your startup and let us know that you are fundraising – all we ask are a few simple questions about your business. 2\. ###### Review Meetings and Due Diligence: We will have a series of meetings. First, for you to pitch your business to us and introduce yourself and the team. Then, another so that the Investment Team can gain a better understanding of your business and discuss your fundraising strategy. Lastly, we'll conduct a thorough review and assessment of your business. 3\. ###### Raise Get funded and grow: Following a final meeting with the Investment Committee, we will come back to you with the proposed terms of the round and size of our investment; you'll meet our angels, co-investors, and investor network. Our involvement does not end with the investment. We continue to assist entrepreneurs on their journey to achieving a successful exit and organise regular events for the SFC Alumni community. [Find out if you qualify for funding](https://portal.sfccapital.com/investment-criteria-check) ## Why Us? SFC Capital, your premier choice for entrepreneurs, stands out in several ways. We excel in prompt decision-making and have immediate access to funds, giving us an edge over competitors. While others may require additional time to secure resources, we're poised to invest swiftly. Choosing SFC Capital as your first partner opens the door to enhanced funding opportunities in the future. We're in it for the long haul, providing steadfast support as your company grows. Our commitment includes preparing businesses for the next stage and facilitating connections with potential investors. Backed by a network of angel investors, we meticulously select the most promising opportunities. With SFC Capital, you align with a knowledgeable partner dedicated to your success. James Isilay, Cognism ![](https://sfccapital.com/hubfs/%E2%80%9C.png) ### Backed Us From the Beginning SFC were one of the first ones to spot Cognism’s potential and have backed us from the beginning of our journey. Especially the angel network brought a lot of early expertise, with some angels actively supporting us to this day. Many startups don’t get advice early enough so the angels’ insights helped us build our governance structure and revenue engine. In the beginning, each funding round was critical, so SFC’s follow-on funding came at the right time to keep us going. Riham Satti, MeVitae ![](https://sfccapital.com/hubfs/%E2%80%9C.png) ### SFC Believed in Us Wholeheartedly Right from the very beginning, SFC believed in us wholeheartedly and has been by our side EVERY step of the way. Their continuous reinvestment in MeVitae has been a strong vote of confidence. Their unwavering support, both financial and as mentors, has been invaluable. What sets SFC apart is their accessibility; they're not just investors. A simple email or call connects us instantly, making us feel part of something bigger. Being in SFC's portfolio isn't just business; it's a supportive community. We're grateful for their trust and unwavering belief. Together, we're shaping our dreams into reality Adrian Sutton, Vortex ![](https://sfccapital.com/hubfs/%E2%80%9C.png) ### Geared Up and Tuned Into Your Challenge As a founder in the very early and SEED stages of developing your business you have boundless belief and energy and are ready to take on the world to deliver that dream. Funding is invariably the gap or bridge that needs to be traversed for that dream to become reality and for ideas to be turned into bona fide business. Cue SFC Capital, these guys are geared up and tuned into your challenge - they truly get it and go hunting for it. This is a fund that is well resourced and configured to the helter skelter ride that is starting a business. Sector agnostic and hard wired into the fabric of starting a business. From the angel network to the diversity of the portfolio this is a business built to succeed and it's equally set up and geared to make its founders succeed at every stage. A joy to work with. Francesca Cordeiro, Novai ![](https://sfccapital.com/hubfs/%E2%80%9C.png) ### There For Us From the Beginning SFC have been there for us at Novai from the beginning and we have found them supportive in many different ways. Currently Stephen Page is our Chairman, and his sage wisdom has guided us through interesting times. They remain steadfast, dependable and helpful, and Novai, and I particularly, are grateful to have their support. Laura McInerney, Teacher Tapp ![](https://sfccapital.com/hubfs/%E2%80%9C.png) ### Brilliant From Start to Finish Working with SFC has been brilliant from start to finish. They took a chance on hearing our pitch, were amazing communicators through our seed raise, worked with us on follow-up funding rounds and provided really knowledgeable board support. Not sure what else we could have wanted to be honest! ## Check If You Qualify ![](https://sfccapital.com/hubfs/assets/img/Vector%2015.png) ###### Investment Criteria Check Is SFC the right choice for your fundraising strategy? Find out if you meet our selection criteria with this quick test! ###### Resources - [SEIS Eligibility](https://sfccapital.com/blog/sfc-guide-to-seis-eligibility?hsLang=en-gb) - [Advance Assurance](https://sfccapital.com/blog/what-is-advance-assurance?hsLang=en-gb) ## Get the funding your startup needs. 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