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Why We Believe Ergodic’s World Model AI is the Future of Enterprise Decision-Making
Oxford Capital is proud to announce it has invested in Ergodic alongside Mercuri and Shilling, reflecting our ongoing commitment to backing innovative startups capable of fundamentally transforming industries. We are delighted to outline why we chose to support Ergodic and the potential we see in …
Oxford Capital backs NavLive to bring real-time “scan-to-Plan” technology to construction and infrastructure sectors
Oxford, UK – 22 May 2025 – Oxford Capital is delighted to announce its recent investment into NavLive, a University of Oxford spin-out that uses artificial intelligence and LiDAR to turn any building into an accurate digital twin in minutes. The £4m round has Oxford …
Healthtech, deeptech, and the shift toward high-conviction investing
Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment. Take 2 minutes to learn more. Against a backdrop of increasing global tensions and cautious capital markets, the UK did something few expected: it outpaced every other European …
Oxford Capital co-leads $1.5 million seed round in Arcube – Reinventing Airline Loyalty
Reinventing Airline Loyalty With the rise of low-cost carriers, price comparison, and increased price sensitivity, airline passengers now disproportionately prioritise price over loyalty, and the frequent flyer programmers of years gone by unable to reward passengers sufficiently to counter this. Arcube are solving this with …
Backing Founders – Egregious
Curious about how AI is shaping the future of online dynamics? AI-powered bots and agents are a powerful tool but they also pose a growing threat. Watch our latest #BackingFounders episode with Rupert Small, PhD, founder and CEO of our portfolio company Egregious, and discover …
Oxford Capital Co-Leads $1 million Investment in Egregious to Combat AI-Driven Superhuman Deception
Oxford Capital Co-Leads $1 million Investment in Egregious to Combat AI-Driven Superhuman Deception Leading UK venture capital funds Oxford Capital and Fuel Ventures, have co-led a $1 million Pre-Seed funding round in Egregious, a pioneering company developing advanced technologies to defend humans from AI misuse. The …
Oxford Capital Leads Seed Round of FinCrime Dynamics to Revolutionise Financial Crime Prevention
Over 3 million cases of fraud are reported in the UK every year, shockingly it accounts for nearly 40% of all reported crime. To tackle this, financial institutions are turning to AI but AI requires large amounts of data and access to that data is …
Oxford Capital celebrates 25th Anniversary
Twenty-five years ago, in a garage near Oxford, Oxford Capital was born. This week, we had the privilege of speaking with the Oxford Times, the first publication to write about us all those years ago. As we reflected on our journey, it was a moment …
Oxford Capital wins ‘Investor of the Year award’
Oxford Capital has been named Investor of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur Investor Awards. This category celebrates investors who have made a significant impact in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Investor entrepreneurs are the financial strategists who blend their business acumen with investment savvy. Driven …
The Times Reports – Moneybox doubles its valuation as early backers are cleared to sell
The digital savings and investments platform reveals a £70 million share sale to two new institutional investors The Times By Patrick Hosking, Financial Editor 24 October 2024 Summary: Over 26,000 Moneybox investors will soon have the chance to sell part of their stakes as the …
Oxford Capital’s recent 17x exit is great, but the power and importance of the Enterprise Investment Scheme cannot be understated.
In October 2024, Oxford Capital, and a number of other investors conducted a partial sale of their Moneybox holdings. For Oxford Capital this represented up to a 17x return on our investor’s original Moneybox shares. However, I want to focus on the wider picture. Rather …
Celebrating 30 Years of the Enterprise Investment Scheme driving UK innovation and growth
Introduction This September marked the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). Over 350 entrepreneurs, investors, and advisers celebrated the occasion, honouring the EIS’ overwhelming influence on the UK’s entrepreneurial landscape. The EIS has been an essential pillar in transforming entrepreneurship …
The boom in the Oxford cluster
With our base at the heart of Oxford, between the Engineering Department and the new Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, we are privileged to operate in one of the great knowledge clusters of the world. The University of Oxford has been ranked the #1 research …
Why Oxford Capital Invested in HealthKey
In our recent #backingfounders interview, David Jørring, co-founder of HealthKey, shares insights into the innovative digital health company that aims to simplify and enhance access to healthcare. HealthKey is described as a “digital front door” focused on preventive and proactive health, specifically designed for employers …
Oxford Capital Nominated for Best EIS Investment Manager at EISA Awards 2024
We are pleased to announce that Oxford Capital has been nominated for the prestigious Best EIS Investment Manager award at the upcoming EISA Awards 2024. This nomination is a testament to our dedication to providing exceptional investment opportunities and our commitment to excellence in the …
Strategies for Generating Liquidity in Today’s Venture Capital Market
The liquidity challenge… In private markets, liquidity is the ultimate test and the main mechanism for returning capital to investors. According to Bain & Company, there are $3.2 trillion worth of unsold assets that are blocking returns of capital to investors due to a lack …
Oxford Capital Invests in Noggin HQ to Revolutionise Credit Access for Young People
Press Release Oxford Capital Invests in Noggin HQ to Revolutionise Credit Access for Young People London, UK – Oxford Capital is excited to announce its recent investment in Noggin HQ, the pioneering fintech startup dedicated to transforming the credit system. Founded by Eva Atkinson …
Hometree’s Expansion to Revolutionise UK Home Energy
James Stothard At Oxford Capital, we are proud to back UK start-ups that can make an impact on their sector and the environment. Today, we are proud to spotlight a significant milestone achieved by Hometree, a cornerstone of our portfolio, which exemplifies our commitment to …
Success isn’t seasonal, five reasons why investors should redefine their investment timelines
Mark Bower-Easton The 2023-24 tax year is over, and a new tax year has begun. For many, tax efficient investments such as EIS will not be a focus again until January to March 2025. However, success isn’t seasonal. Here are five reasons why investors should …
The UK is the home of VC in Europe
David Mott For 25 years, we have been backing founders in the UK. We are proud of this record. Over 100 companies grown, thousands of jobs created, £millions of exports generated and £billions of value created for shareholders. We are often asked about our geographic …
AI – a paradigm shift for start-ups, and investors
David Mott Every decade or so, a new profound technology changes the landscape for start-ups and investors. AI offers new opportunities. The capital cost of creating start-ups was transformed with the introduction of cloud computing technologies by Google and Amazon Web Services. When we founded …
EIS Income Tax Relief: What does it entail?
Embarking on an investment journey can be both thrilling and complex, especially when delving into the intricacies of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). Beyond the technical jargon lies a valuable opportunity for investors to not only support early-stage UK companies but also benefit from substantial …
Managing your energy not your time is key to startup success
It’s 4pm on a Friday, and you’re racing against the clock to complete a crucial report for the board of directors. In the high-pressure world of startups, where long nights are the norm and time always seems in short supply, the traditional wisdom of time …
10 lessons we learned from co-investing in over 100 start-ups
Our long experience of investing points to the fact that Venture Capital is a team sport and building a VC syndicate is like assembling a sports team. You need members to have complimentary skills, talent and chemistry to become champions. A key feature of our …