Focus: leading international venture capital company.

Specialises in biotechnology and healthcare investment.

Venture capitalist investing primarily in Africa, South Asia and China.

Services for buy outs, buy ins, turnarounds and development, in the United Kingdom and abroad.

News and research service covering the private equity market.

Private equity resources. Directory and who is who in the market.

Registered in England and Wales and regulated by IMRO in the conduct of investment business.

A private equity investment community that helps angel investors to find, analyse and invest in companies with great potential.

Seed capital fund source. Company and contact details.

Offers a combination of equity based financial resources and hands-on experience of growing businesses.

Equity funding seeking investment opportunities in high growth potential businesses at seed, start-up or early stage.

Business angel capital. Company and contact details.

Consultancy specialising in business angel investments. Services include guidance on private equity, mergers and acquisitions and recovery finance.

Specialists in private equity investments and funding, providing financial resources, support and assistance for businesses in the UK and Europe.

English Regional focus. Company and contact details.

The BVCA represents private equity and venture capital in the UK.

Business incubation services for Internet start-ups, dotcom companies and entrepeneurs.

Energy, technology and construction. Company and contact details.

Invests predominantly in companies in ICT and life sciences.

Investment focus: emerging companies based mainly in the North of England.

Venture capital investment firm focussed on the financial services and social investment sectors. Details about staff, business partners, funds and how to invest or apply for funds.

Specialises in the shares of early stage growth companies qualifying for tax relief under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS).

Market place for the free exchange of information from start-up and expanding private enterprises seeking investment.

Introducer of private and institutional equity funds. Expertise covers corporate advisary services and consultancy for company financing.

Private equity company which invests in mature, mid-market pan-European businesses.

Early-stage seed capital for new technology companies. Company and contact details.

Private equity group specialising in buy-outs, buy-ins and development capital deals.

Investment focus: all stages of development, particularly information technology - UK based

A diversified recruitment and managed service company focused on funding start ups.

An alternative investment firm offering investment opportunities online. Private equity shares, hedge funds and unquoted stocks can be purchased online.

Regional venture capital funding. Company and contact details.

The Midland Enterprise Funds are regional venture capital funds covering England and Wales, investing amounts of between £10,000 and £150,000 in well managed growth businesses.

Invests in high-growth companies exploiting the innovative application of technology.

Service connects companies to investors who want to finance new businesses. Publications and login area.

UK network of business angels, incubators, and venture capital investors.

Inter-personal networking forum for venture capitalists, and those seeking to partner with venture capitalists.

Investment company developing Internet based businesses. Details of mission, team, current projects and jobs.

Private or open market fundraising for the smaller company including case histories, department profiles and press releases.

Company profile and contact details.

Specialising in joint ventures and new opportunities in the British/Irish property markets.

Services to mid-market buyouts and investments in European consumer facing companies.

Venture Capital arm of Lloyds TSB Group plc. LDC invests between £2m and £30 in UK unquoted companies with a turnover typically in excess of £10m.

Corporate finance house for the technology, media and communications fields. Includes portfolio and recruitment.

Capital for start-up and mature businesses. Company and contact details.

Early to mid-stage investment. Company and contact details.

Private equity investment partnership focusing on start-up and smaller UK businesses.

A syndicate of business angels investing in early-stage companies. Details of portfolio, team, investment approach and company.

Investing equity finance and management resources in manufacturing, high technology and related businesses.

Department of Trade and Industry initiative attempting to match investors with suitable companies.

Investing in start-up and early-stage Internet and technology ventures.

Offices in Newcastle, Edinburgh and Southampton. We provide equity finance from £0.5m to £2m. Our Venture Capital Trust is a tax-efficient investment for private investors.

Invests £100,000 to £300,000 in start-up and early stage technology companies within approximately 60 miles of Oxford.

seeks to assist in the formation and growth of biotechnology companies.

Investment focus: start-up or early-stage UK companies involving IT infrastructure

Equity investment in early-stage, high growth, technology businesses.

Venture capital and private equity funding. A free on-line exchange for matching entrepreneurs and companies seeking finance with investors.

Investment focus: smaller investments, with particular expertise in early-stage companies and management buy-outs and buy-ins - UK based

The company provides financial, operational and management support to British companies and individuals with new and innovative ideas.

Projects generating energy from renewable sources. Company and contact details.

Early stage technology company services. Company profile and contact.

Venture capital funding for Scottish technology companies.

Technology venture capital from £100k to £5m from independent venture capital firm in Scotland.

Independent specialist corporate finance boutique specifically focusing on advising small to medium size enterprises.

Europe based mid- to early-stage companies with specialisations. Company and contact details.

Specialising in seed capital for experienced management starting their own companies.

London-based company puts start-up businesses in touch with those in a position to supply venture capital.

Regional Business Angel network for the North West. Introduction services for businesses and investors.

Private equity venture capital fund investing development finance for growth into small businesses in Greater London.

Focus: financing for the developing creative industries sector in the West Midlands.

Early start investment provision. Contact details and company profile.

Technology partnership agency. Registration for investors and companies.

Specialising in business finance and interest free loans as business angels in the UK.

Providers of private equity, venture finance and other types of capital to SMEs. Includes details of funds currently being managed, services available and company news.

Provides investment capital, consultancy and property services in support of growing SMEs.