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British Venture Capital Association - The BVCA represents private equity and venture capital in the UK.
National Business Angels Network - Department of Trade and Industry initiative attempting to match investors with suitable companies.
Venture Search - Venture capital and private equity finance portal for investors, entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Windmill Reports - Research on Venture Capital investment in Europe and the UK.
First Tuesday - Inter-personal networking forum for venture capitalists, and those seeking to partner with venture capitalists.
Techinvest - Regional Business Angel network for the North West. Introduction services for businesses and investors.
Yorkshire Enterprise Group Ltd - Provides investment capital, consultancy and property services in support of growing SMEs.
UK Business Ideas - Specialising in business finance and interest free loans as business angels in the UK.
TLT Venturing - Technology partnership agency. Registration for investors and companies.
Saffron Hill - Early stage technology company services. Company profile and contact.
Scottish Development Finance - Venture capital funding for Scottish technology companies.
Scottish Equity Partners - Technology venture capital from £100k to £5m from independent venture capital firm in Scotland.
SL Corporate Finance - Independent specialist corporate finance boutique specifically focusing on advising small to medium size enterprises.
Smedvig Capital - Europe based mid- to early-stage companies with specialisations. Company and contact details.
Sturgeon Ventures - London-based company puts start-up businesses in touch with those in a position to supply venture capital.
The Summit Group - Early start investment provision. Contact details and company profile.
Quester Capital Management Limited - Investment focus: smaller investments, with particular expertise in early-stage companies and management buy-outs and buy-ins - UK based
Paradigm Media Investments - Invests in internet, technology, communications and media companies or makes controlling investments in or acquires such companies.
Pond Venture Partners Ltd - Investment focus: start-up or early-stage UK companies involving IT infrastructure
Prelude Ventures - Equity investment in early-stage, high growth, technology businesses.
Private Investor Exchange - Venture capital and private equity funding. A free on-line exchange for matching entrepreneurs and companies seeking finance with investors.
Oxford Technology Venture Capital Trust - Invests £100,000 to £300,000 in start-up and early stage technology companies within approximately 60 miles of Oxford.
Oxfordshire BiotechNet - seeks to assist in the formation and growth of biotechnology companies.
NewMedia Spark - Investing in start-up and early-stage Internet and technology ventures.
Northern Venture Managers Ltd. - Offices in Newcastle, Edinburgh and Southampton. We provide equity finance from £0.5m to £2m. Our Venture Capital Trust is a tax-efficient investment for private investors.
McKinley Investments - Private equity investment partnership focusing on start-up and smaller UK businesses.
MTI Partners Ltd. - Investing equity finance and management resources in manufacturing, high technology and related businesses.
Langholm Capital - Services to mid-market buyouts and investments in European consumer facing companies.
Lloyds Development Capital Ltd. - Venture Capital arm of Lloyds TSB Group plc. LDC invests between £2m and £30 in UK unquoted companies with a turnover typically in excess of £10m.
Long Acre Partners - Corporate finance house for the technology, media and communications fields. Includes portfolio and recruitment.
Lucrum - Capital for start-up and mature businesses. Company and contact details.
Lynx New Media Ventures - Early to mid-stage investment. Company and contact details.
Innvotec Limited - For businesses in NW. Small business loans, equity finance provision, development finance and development capital.
Investment Funds for Renewable Energy - Projects generating energy from renewable sources. Company and contact details.
Hotbed - Company profile and contact details.
Howard Holdings Plc - Specialising in joint ventures and new opportunities in the British/Irish property markets.
First Stage Capital - UK network of business angels, incubators, and venture capital investors.
3i - Focus: leading international venture capital company.
ECI Ventures - Private equity group specialising in buy-outs, buy-ins and development capital deals.
Elderstreet - Investment focus: all stages of development, particularly information technology - UK based
Empresaria Group Plc - A diversified recruitment and managed service company focused on funding start ups.
Equinox Online - An alternative investment firm offering investment opportunities online. Private equity shares, hedge funds and unquoted stocks can be purchased online.
Equity Ventures - Regional venture capital funding. Company and contact details.
Equity Ventures Ltd. - The Midland Enterprise Funds are regional venture capital funds covering England and Wales, investing amounts of between £10,000 and £150,000 in well managed growth businesses.
E-Synergy - Early-stage seed capital for new technology companies. Company and contact details.
ET Capital Ltd - Invests in high-growth companies exploiting the innovative application of technology.
Euro Vence - Service connects companies to investors who want to finance new businesses. Publications and login area.
Development Capital Exchange - Market place for the free exchange of information from start-up and expanding private enterprises seeking investment.
Dial Ventures Ltd - Introducer of private and institutional equity funds. Expertise covers corporate advisary services and consultancy for company financing.
Abingworth Management Ltd. - Specialises in biotechnology and healthcare investment.
Alternative Investments - Private equity resources. Directory and who is who in the market.
Amadeus Capital Partners Ltd - Registered in England and Wales and regulated by IMRO in the conduct of investment business.
Angel Bourse Ltd - A private equity investment community that helps angel investors to find, analyse and invest in companies with great potential.
Anglo Digital Limited - Seed capital fund source. Company and contact details.
Archangel Informal Investment - Offers a combination of equity based financial resources and hands-on experience of growing businesses.
Avonmore Developments Ltd - Equity funding seeking investment opportunities in high growth potential businesses at seed, start-up or early stage.
Beer & Partners Limited - Business angel capital. Company and contact details.
Bridgepoint Capital - Specialists in private equity investments and funding, providing financial resources, support and assistance for businesses in the UK and Europe.
Bridges Community Ventures - English Regional focus. Company and contact details.
Buckingham Corporate Finance - Services, company, definitions and contact details.
Business Incubator Ltd - Business incubation services for Internet start-ups, dotcom companies and entrepeneurs.
Calash - Energy, technology and construction. Company and contact details.
Cambridge Gateway Fund - Invests predominantly in companies in ICT and life sciences.
Cambridge Research and Innovation Limited - Investment focus: seed, startup and early-stage technology-based ventures.
Capital for Companies VCT plc - Investment focus: emerging companies based mainly in the North of England.
Catalyst - Venture capital investment firm focussed on the financial services and social investment sectors. Details about staff, business partners, funds and how to invest or apply for funds.
Catalyst Investment Group - Specialises in the shares of early stage growth companies qualifying for tax relief under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS).
The Creative Advantage - Focus: financing for the developing creative industries sector in the West Midlands.
MMC Ventures - A syndicate of business angels investing in early-stage companies. Details of portfolio, team, investment approach and company.
Alchemy Partners - Services for buy outs, buy ins, turnarounds and development, in the United Kingdom and abroad.
Duke Street Capital - Private equity company which invests in mature, mid-market pan-European businesses.
Gatcombe Park Ventures - Investment company developing Internet based businesses. Details of mission, team, current projects and jobs.
Redbus Ventures - The company provides financial, operational and management support to British companies and individuals with new and innovative ideas.
AltAssets - News and research service covering the private equity market.
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