Equity Finance

Learn about our range of equity programmes

Learn about our equity programmes

Equity finance is a type of funding employed by businesses seeking to grow and involves the business owner selling a stake in their business to investors in return for capital. 

Find out more about our range of equity programmes and how they support UK businesses.

Our programmes

Open for applications

Angel Cofund

The Angel CoFund invests alongside business angels to support businesses with strong growth potential. Learn more about how the Fund works.

Learn more about the Angel Co-Fund
Open for applications

Future Fund: Breakthrough

Future Fund: Breakthrough is a £425m UK-wide programme which encourages private investors to co-invest in growth stage, Research & Development (R&D) UK companies operating in breakthrough technology sectors.

Learn more about Future Fund: Breakthrough
In progress

Investor Pathways Capital

The Investor Pathways Capital initiative aims to support diverse and emerging fund managers across the economy and make it easier for new entrants, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to break into venture capital. The initiative, which will capture the value of a more inclusive investment ecosystem, is expected to launch during the first half of 2026.

Learn more about Investor Pathways Capital
Open for applications

Life Sciences Investment Programme

The Life Sciences Investment Programme (LSIP) is a £200m initiative which makes cornerstone commitments to later stage life sciences venture growth funds with a strong UK focus.

Learn more about the Life Sciences Investment Programme
In progress

Long-term Investment for Technology and Science (LIFTS)

The Long-term Investment for Technology and Science (LIFTS) initiative seeks proposals from industry for the establishment of new funds or investment structures to crowd in UK institutional investment, particularly Defined Contribution (DC) pension funds, to support the growth and ambitions of the UK’s most innovative science and technology companies.

Learn more about Long-term Investment for Technology and Science (LIFTS)
Open for applications

Patient Capital Funds

Through our core £2.5bn programme we invest in venture and venture growth capital funds, and co-invest alongside those funds in the most promising later-stage UK businesses within our portfolio.

Learn more about Patient Capital Funds

Our Nations and Regions Investment Funds

Our Nations and Regions Investment Funds offer a range of commercial finance options including equity investment of up to £5 million. 

Nations and Regions Investment Funds

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