British Design Fund Overview
The British Design Fund supports enterprise and innovation in the UK by investing in and mentoring early-stage, well-designed, purpose-led product businesses. The fund collaborates with extraordinary entrepreneurs to scale their products, accelerate growth, and build long-term value for both investors and business owners.
Is British Design Fund 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 British Design Fund, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
British Design Fund
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 1 / 14
Product type
- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
- Consumer goods
- Materials
Industries / verticals
- Engineering / Manufacturing
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed
First ticket size
£188,000 - £250,000
Contact information
Director
David Kremer
Investment Analyst
Sam Kremer
Executive Director
David Motum
Director + Chief Product Officer
Adam Sutcliffe
How to approach funds like British Design Fund
When approaching the British Design Fund, emphasize your product's innovative design and its ability to address a clearly defined market need. Demonstrate a working prototype, defensible intellectual property, and a scalable business model with a well-defined market entry strategy. Highlight your team's deep understanding of the relevant marketplace and a clear competitive difference. Ensure your company is SEIS or EIS eligible, as the fund invests in purpose-led, IP-backed hardware innovations compliant with these schemes.
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