
SFC Capital
Description
SFC Capital is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm based in Northwich, United Kingdom, renowned for its unique approach to funding innovative startups. The firm strategically combines its own angel syndicate with dedicated seed funds, providing a diversified exposure to Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) qualifying businesses for its investors. This dual-pronged model allows SFC Capital to leverage a broad network of angel investors while also deploying institutional capital, positioning it as a significant player in the UK's early-stage investment landscape.
SFC Capital primarily focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage companies across various sectors, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting nascent businesses with high growth potential. Their investment strategy is characterized by an emphasis on companies that not only qualify for the attractive SEIS/EIS tax reliefs but also exhibit strong fundamentals and scalable business models. The firm is known for its active role in the UK startup ecosystem, often being among the first institutional investors in promising ventures.
Typically, SFC Capital's initial investment checks range from approximately $127,000 (£100,000) to $1,270,000 (£1,000,000), depending on the stage and needs of the startup. As one of the most active seed investors in the UK, SFC Capital has built an extensive portfolio, having invested in over 300 companies to date. The firm has deployed more than $63.5 million (£50 million) into UK startups, underscoring its substantial contribution to fostering innovation and economic growth within the region. Their robust pipeline and consistent deal flow solidify their reputation as a go-to source for early-stage capital for UK founders.
Investor Profile
SFC Capital has backed more than 666 startups, with 69 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 223 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 18 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
- Led 22 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $127K – $1.3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (60%)
- Pre Seed (35%)
- Series Unknown (2%)
- Angel (1%)
- Series A (1%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (1%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (90%)
- United States (3%)
- Canada (1%)
- China (1%)
- Germany (1%)
- Ireland (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Health Care
- E-commerce
- Financial Services
- Food And Beverage
- Fintech
- Saas
- Manufacturing
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