17 Sept 2026 · TrustList Editorial
Startup funding in the UK: the 2026 guide for founders
SEIS, EIS, VCTs, R&D tax relief, Innovate UK, British Business Bank programmes, angel networks and London accelerators: how UK startup…
10 startup funding programmes ranked by rating, review volume and listing quality.
Between them, the 5 best-ranked of these 10 startup funding programmes cover seed stage (3) and growth stage (2). They also list work in United Kingdom. 5 of them have written a profile you can read before you get in touch.
Growth Stage · Also in United Kingdom
Private-market investment platform connecting high-growth private companies with high-net-worth and retail investors in more than 120 countries, running both primary capital raises…
Seed Stage · Growth Stage · Also in United Kingdom
The UK government's deep tech venture capital fund for national security and defence.
Also in United Kingdom
A British Business Bank programme with £285m of capital that invests alongside angel investors in smaller UK businesses to reduce regional gaps in early-stage equity.
Seed Stage · Also in United States of America
A nearly $10 billion Treasury programme that funds states, DC, territories and Tribal governments to run their own small-business capital programmes, including equity/venture…
Seed Stage · Also in London
The national not-for-profit trade association for angel and early-stage investment in the UK, with over 590 members that together deploy more than £2bn a year.
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