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SFC Capital
SFC Capital is an early-stage investment firm founded in 2012 in London, United Kingdom. It provides capital and support to startups in the financial services...
SFC Capital
SFC Capital is an early-stage investment firm founded in 2012 in London, United Kingdom. It provides capital and support to startups in the financial services industry. SFC Capital has made 876 investments, including a Pre-Seed investment in Rivulo on March 30, 2026.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2012
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
How does SFC Capital source deal flow?
SFC sources from leading UK universities, spin-out organisations, accelerators, incubators and angel networks. The firm lists named partnership arrangements with Innovate UK and the British Business Bank on its website, positioning it at the centre of publicly supported early-stage innovation in the UK.
How is SFC Capital's SEIS Fund structured differently from a conventional venture fund?
The SEIS Fund aggregates tax-advantaged capital from individual investors into portfolios of 15–20 qualifying startups per fund. The structure takes advantage of the UK's Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme, which provides income tax relief, capital gains benefits and loss relief to investors. This creates a distribution model built around tax incentives rather than pure venture-return underwriting.
Does SFC Capital manage follow-on investments?
Yes. The All-Star EIS Fund is SFC's follow-on vehicle, selecting 10–15 of the best-performing companies from the SEIS portfolios for additional capital under the Enterprise Investment Scheme. The firm also operates Angel House, a direct angel co-investment club that lets members invest alongside SFC into individual deals.
What is SFC Capital's relationship with SFC Capital Partners?
SFC Capital Ltd operates as an appointed representative of SFC Capital Partners Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the FCA. SFC Capital Partners manages the SFC Angel Fund and holds the regulatory permissions, while SFC Capital Ltd provides introductory and advisory services to investors and startups.
Who can invest in SFC Capital's funds?
Investors must qualify as High Net Worth Individuals or Sophisticated Investors under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The funds are categorised as unregulated collective investment schemes and are promoted only to professional clients and eligible counterparties as defined by the FCA.
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