Big Issue Invest logo

Big Issue Invest

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Big Issue Invest is a specialised provider of finance to social enterprises or trading arms of charities that are finding business.

Investor Profile

Big Issue Invest has backed more than 15 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 73% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Series Unknown, Grant rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Non Profit, Charity, Communities.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (33%)
  • Series Unknown (27%)
  • Grant (20%)
  • Series A (7%)
  • Convertible Note (7%)
  • Seed (7%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Non Profit
  • Charity
  • Communities
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Health Care
  • Call Center
  • Consulting
  • Outsourcing
  • Service Industry
  • Transportation
circle-line
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Big Issue Invest frequently co-invest with?

Triodos Bank
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Zeist
Co-Investments: 1
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Europe, York, United Kingdom, York
Co-Investments: 1
BC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
City of London
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
HSBC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Bridges Fund Management
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
The FSE Group
Europe, Surrey, United Kingdom, Camberley
Co-Investments: 2
TP
Europe, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, Chipping Norton
Co-Investments: 1
Social and Sustainable Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
EF
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Big Issue Invest often collaborate with?

KD
Europe, Surrey, United Kingdom, Guildford
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Big Issue Invest?

From Babies with Love

Harpenden, Hertford, United Kingdom

From Babies with Love is a purpose-driven social enterprise that makes & sell organic baby gifts to help abandoned and orphan children.

Non ProfitSocial Shopping
GrantNov 25, 2022
Amount Raised: $130,000
OVO

Saint Albans, Hertford, United Kingdom

OVO is a theatre production company.

Media and EntertainmentPerforming ArtsTheatre
Series UnknownSep 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $117,133
World Media Initiatives

Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

World Media Initiatives is a production company that stands out.

Film ProductionMedia and Entertainment
Series UnknownAug 11, 2022
Amount Raised: $60,975
Phoenix Social Enterprise

Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom

Phoenix Social Enterprise is a charity and company limited by guarantee.

CharityNon Profit
GrantJul 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $48,702
Nickel Support

Carshalton, Surrey, United Kingdom

Nickel Support which offers employment support opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

Health Care
Series UnknownJul 11, 2022
Amount Raised: $41,648
Emmaus

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Emmaus Communities enable people to move on from homelessness, providing work and a home in a supportive, family environment.

CharityCommunitiesHomeless ShelterSocial
Debt FinancingMay 31, 2022
Amount Raised: $63,048
Arkbound Foundation

Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom

Arkbound Foundation is a charity that aims to access to literature and improve diversity within the media industry.

CharityDigital MediaPublishing
GrantMay 25, 2022
Amount Raised: $56,638
East Durham Community Initiatives

Seaham, Durham, United Kingdom

East Durham Community Initiatives is a a housing support charity for vulnerable young people.

Charity
Debt FinancingApr 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $125,664
SouthGen

Southwold, Suffolk, United Kingdom

SouthGen is a Southwold and Waveney Valley-based community benefit society.

CommunitiesCustomer Service
Series UnknownApr 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $98,019
Sunderland Home Grown

Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom

Sunderland Home Grown provides opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and mental health.

Health CareMental Health
Debt FinancingFeb 8, 2022
Amount Raised: $85,346

Find More Investors Like Big Issue Invest

Discover similar investors in our database and build your perfect investor list.

Need help with your fundraising strategy?Read our fundraising guides

Big Issue Invest | Pipeseed