Pre-seed AI Investors in the UK
We've mapped 10 of the most active pre-seed AI investors funding founders in the UK, with cheques $65K–$32M.
We've mapped 10 of the most active pre-seed AI investors funding founders in the UK — 10 VCs. Cheque sizes across this segment run $65K–$32M.
When raising pre-seed for a AI company in the UK, founders should lead with the investors whose stage and cheque size actually match the round — not just the best-known names. 10 of these profiles have been verified in the last review pass. Sign in to see each investor's full thesis, cheque range, and how closely they fit your specific company.
Sie Ventures
London-based capital platform backing female (co-)founded startups across the UK and Europe via direct investments, an angel/family-office syndicate, and the… Sign in to see full profile →
Science Creates Ventures
Bristol-based deep-tech VC (SCVC) - venture arm of Science Creates ecosystem (founded 2017). Sign in to see full profile →
Samos Investments Advisory
London-based VC (founded 2008) focused on high-growth European businesses across deep-tech/AI, consumer internet, e-commerce, B2B software and fintech. Sign in to see full profile →
Oxford Science Enterprises
Oxford Science Enterprises (formerly Oxford Sciences Innovation) is the dedicated investment company for the University of Oxford's spinout ecosystem, headqu… Sign in to see full profile →
North East Accelerator Fund
Northstar Ventures-managed seed fund supporting university spin-outs and early-stage companies in the North East of England. Sign in to see full profile →
London Co-Investment Fund
£85M public-private VC fund actively investing in London tech, science and digital startups; one of the UK's most active seed investors. Sign in to see full profile →
ET Capital
Fund CVC — LPs: Ant Group ET Capital has backed a series of ambitious entrepreneurs wanting to build outstanding businesses, three of which have been floated… Sign in to see full profile →
Enso Ventures
Mayfair-based VC investing in early-stage high-tech and biotech companies. Sign in to see full profile →
Charlotte Street Capital
London pre-seed VC investing up to £300k as first money in UK B2B/B2B2C software startups; founded 2011, 77 investments. Sign in to see full profile →
University of Cambridge - Cambride Enterprise
University of Cambridge's commercialisation arm; Cambridge Enterprise Seed Funds (Discovery, Challenge, Venture Fund) invest GBP 50K-500K pre-seed to Series … Sign in to see full profile →
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