Big Society Capital Overview

Big Society Capital is a UK-based social impact investor dedicated to growing the amount of money invested in addressing social issues and inequalities. Since its launch in 2011, the organization has helped expand the social impact investment market twelve-fold to over £10 billion by the end of 2023. This capital has financed social purpose organizations tackling challenges such as homelessness, mental health, and fuel poverty.

Is Big Society Capital 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 Society Capital, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.

Big Society Capital

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Western Europe 1 / 14

Customer types

  • B2B

Stages

Series A

First ticket size

£1,000,000 - £5,000,000

How to approach funds like Big Society Capital

When engaging Big Society Capital, founders should clearly articulate the measurable social outcomes their venture delivers, emphasizing robust impact metrics and a scalable model that addresses systemic issues. Highlighting partnerships with community organizations or public sector bodies can demonstrate credibility and alignment with their collaborative approach. Be prepared to discuss how your solution fits within the broader social investment ecosystem and how it can catalyze further impact investment.

Find the best-fitting investors for your startup

Stop wasting weeks searching for the right investors. Upload your deck and get matched with investors who actually fit your startup — so you can focus on building, not chasing.

Find your investor matches
Investor funnel board

Check the next investor profile