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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.

Investment Criteria

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  • 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.

Follow on funding

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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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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Investment Criteria Check

Is SFC the right choice for your fundraising strategy? Find out if you meet our selection criteria with this quick test!

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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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