Big Issue Invest

Big Issue Invest is a corporate venture capital firm in London that is also a specialised provider of finance to social enterprises or trading arms of charities. Founded 2005 in London, England by Tim West, it is a venture capital firm that funds seed and early stage ventures. It usually invests in private equity, convertible notes, seed rounds and debt financing. Its portfolio companies include Five Lamps, HCT Group, State of Ambition and Call Britannia.

Big Issue Invest offers social enterprises and charities, loans and investment from £20,000 to £3 million. It manages £170 million worth of social funds and has a range of funds, products and programmes designed for various businesses.