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Big Issue Invest

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Big Issue Invest is a specialised provider of finance to social enterprises or trading arms of charities that are finding business.

Investor Profile

Big Issue Invest has made 15 investments, with 0 in the past 12 months and 73% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (33%)
  • Series Unknown (27%)
  • Grant (20%)
  • Series A (7%)
  • Convertible Note (7%)
  • Seed (7%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Non Profit
  • Charity
  • Communities
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Health Care
  • Service Industry
  • Transportation
  • Call Center
  • Consulting
  • Outsourcing
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Big Issue Invest frequently co-invest with?

NE
Europe, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Co-Investments: 1
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Europe, York, United Kingdom, York
Co-Investments: 1
BC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
City of London
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Social Investment Scotland
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 1
HSBC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
The FSE Group
Europe, Surrey, United Kingdom, Camberley
Co-Investments: 2
TP
Europe, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, Chipping Norton
Co-Investments: 1
Social and Sustainable Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
EF
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Big Issue Invest often collaborate with?

KD
Europe, Surrey, United Kingdom, Guildford
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Big Issue Invest?

From Babies with Love

Harpenden, Hertford, United Kingdom

From Babies with Love is a purpose-driven social enterprise that makes & sell organic baby gifts to help abandoned and orphan children.

Non ProfitSocial Shopping
GrantNov 25, 2022
Amount Raised: $130,000
OVO

Saint Albans, Hertford, United Kingdom

OVO is a theatre production company.

Media and EntertainmentPerforming ArtsTheatre
Series UnknownSep 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $117,133
World Media Initiatives

Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

World Media Initiatives is a production company that stands out.

Film ProductionMedia and Entertainment
Series UnknownAug 11, 2022
Amount Raised: $60,975
Phoenix Social Enterprise

Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom

Phoenix Social Enterprise is a charity and company limited by guarantee.

CharityNon Profit
GrantJul 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $48,702
Nickel Support

Carshalton, Surrey, United Kingdom

Nickel Support which offers employment support opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

Health Care
Series UnknownJul 11, 2022
Amount Raised: $41,648
Emmaus

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Emmaus Communities enable people to move on from homelessness, providing work and a home in a supportive, family environment.

CharityCommunitiesHomeless ShelterSocial
Debt FinancingMay 31, 2022
Amount Raised: $63,048
Arkbound Foundation

Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom

Arkbound Foundation is a charity that aims to access to literature and improve diversity within the media industry.

CharityDigital MediaPublishing
GrantMay 25, 2022
Amount Raised: $56,638
East Durham Community Initiatives

Seaham, Durham, United Kingdom

East Durham Community Initiatives is a a housing support charity for vulnerable young people.

Charity
Debt FinancingApr 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $125,664
SouthGen

Southwold, Suffolk, United Kingdom

SouthGen is a Southwold and Waveney Valley-based community benefit society.

CommunitiesCustomer Service
Series UnknownApr 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $98,019
Sunderland Home Grown

Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom

Sunderland Home Grown provides opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and mental health.

Health CareMental Health
Debt FinancingFeb 8, 2022
Amount Raised: $85,346