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Oxford Capital

Europe, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, Oxford

Description

Oxford Capital is a prominent UK-based venture capital firm with offices in Oxford and London, specializing in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies. Established with a clear focus on disruptive innovation, the firm primarily targets high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, fintech, health tech, and enterprise software. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying ambitious founders and providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to help scale their ventures.

The firm employs a flexible investment approach, backing companies from seed through to Series A and beyond, often participating in follow-on rounds to support portfolio companies' continued expansion. Oxford Capital is particularly known for its expertise in managing Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) funds, which are crucial mechanisms for fostering early-stage investment in the UK. This allows them to support a diverse range of innovative startups across various technology verticals, contributing significantly to the UK's tech ecosystem.

Oxford Capital typically deploys initial cheques ranging from approximately $625,000 to $6.25 million, depending on the stage and specific needs of the company. However, they are prepared to make substantial follow-on investments as companies mature and require additional capital for growth. The firm has a strong track record, having helped their portfolio companies raise over £500 million (approximately $625 million) in total capital to date, underscoring their commitment to long-term value creation. Their strategic involvement and deep industry connections aim to accelerate the development and market penetration of their portfolio companies.

Investor Profile

Oxford Capital has backed more than 191 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 48 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 18 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, France.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Biotechnology, Health Care.
  • Led 4 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $625K – $6.3M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (65%)
  • Seed (13%)
  • Series A (9%)
  • Series B (6%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Pre Seed (2%)
  • Series E (1%)
  • Series D (1%)
  • Undisclosed (1%)
  • Equity Crowdfunding (1%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (97%)
  • United States (3%)
  • France (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Analytics
  • Mobile
  • Medical
  • Therapeutics
  • Fintech
  • Information Technology
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Who does Oxford Capital frequently co-invest with?

YFM Equity Partners
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 6
Carbon Trust
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 6
Entrepreneurs Fund
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 7
SE
Europe, Surrey, United Kingdom, Caterham
Co-Investments: 7
Oxford Technology Management
Europe, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, Oxford
Co-Investments: 5
NV
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 6
Alpina Partners
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 7
Albion Capital Group
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 13
Herald Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 6
LocalGlobe
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Oxford Capital often collaborate with?

AH
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
CA
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
Emilian Popa
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Shared Deals: 1
HR
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
PT
Europe, Bromley, United Kingdom, Bromley
Shared Deals: 1
AM
Europe, Andalucia, Spain, Marbella
Shared Deals: 1
GD
Europe, Hainaut, Belgium, Vaulx-lez-tournai
Shared Deals: 2
RH
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
PW
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
GD
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Oxford Capital?

Navlive

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

NavLive creates instant 2D and 3D models, along with accurate site surveys using user-friendly Scan-to-BIM functionality.

ArchitectureConstructionSmart Building
SeedMay 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,442,572
TurinTech AI

London, England, United Kingdom

Code Optimisation Platform

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DevOpsGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSaaS
Series AMar 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Egregious

London, England, United Kingdom

Egregious is an advanced research & intelligence lab established to defend humans from AI.

Information TechnologyInternet
Pre SeedJan 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Arcube

Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

Arcube is a Passenger Intelligence Platform that unlocks untapped loyalty and ancillary revenue for airlines Post-Flight.

SaaSTravel
SeedJan 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
FinCrime Dynamics

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Creators of Financial Crime Vaccines

AnalyticsBig DataComplianceFinTechInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSoftware
SeedDec 16, 2024
Ittybit

Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

Ittybit is a API that enables users to handle rich media in applications.

Software
SeedJun 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,916,639
Noggin HQ

London, England, United Kingdom

The next generation Credit Reference Agency

Financial ServicesFinTech
Pre SeedApr 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $886,719
HealthKey

London, England, United Kingdom

HealthKey is a platform that connects employers and insurers with health providers.

ConsultingInsuranceOnline Portals
SeedApr 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,407,198
Scan.com

London, England, United Kingdom

Scan.com is a diagnostic imaging platform.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMarketplaceMedical
Series UnknownDec 28, 2023
Amount Raised: $48,000,000
Scan.com

London, England, United Kingdom

Scan.com is a diagnostic imaging platform.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMarketplaceMedical
Series AApr 17, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,002,321