--- title: Big Issue Invest - Startup Match Score & Focus Areas description: Is Big Issue Invest the right VC for you? 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The firm invests in social enterprises, social-purpose businesses, and charities that develop core solutions to end poverty. Since its inception, Big Issue Invest has invested over £100 million in hundreds of social impact organizations, positively affecting millions of lives across the UK. Their investments span various sectors, including affordable housing, employment support, and healthcare solutions, with a focus on areas experiencing high levels of deprivation. Is Big Issue Invest the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Big Issue Invest, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io. ## Big Issue Invest VC Fund ![Big Issue Invest logo](https://www.hopohopo.io/hubfs/ecosystem-logos-from-platform/13091-408576553e99d6ef39126793c2266171.png) ## Investment focus ### Invest in - Western Europe 1 / 14 ### Industries / verticals - Built Environment (Real Estate, Construction & PropTech) - Digital & Consumer health - EdTech - Health Data, Healthcare Systems & Infrastructure Stages Seed, Series A First ticket size £5,000,000 - £10,000,000 ## Contact information Group Chief Marketing Officer Zoe Hayward ![LinkedIn](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/carbon_logo-linkedin-grey.svg) ![Email](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/Sign-At--Streamline-Core.svg) ## How to approach funds like Big Issue Invest When approaching Big Issue Invest, founders should highlight measurable social impact and a clear pathway to scale, especially in communities facing significant deprivation. 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