Oxford Capital

What Oxford Capital does

Oxford Capital is a UK-based venture capital and investment management firm founded in 1999 in Oxford by David Mott and Edward (Ted) Mott, operating as Oxford Capital Partners LLP under FCA authorisation (reference 585981) and BVCA membership. The firm specialises in early-stage UK technology investments, deploying capital from pre-seed through growth via two complementary strategies: Backing Founders (pre-seed to Series A) and Backing Growth (Series A onwards, restricted to companies with prior relationship). Over 25+ years the firm has invested more than £500m into over 100 companies, with documented exits including Moneybox (17x return on partial exit), Latent Logic (acquired by Waymo within two years), and Red Sift (£130m+ valuation at Series B).

Oxford Capital's core products are the Oxford Capital EIS Fund — a discretionary managed, evergreen portfolio of 7–9 UK technology companies benefiting from EIS tax reliefs (30% income tax relief, tax-free gains, loss relief, IHT relief after two years) with a £25,000 minimum subscription — and the Co-Investor Circle, which enables clients to build bespoke portfolios of direct later-stage company investments. Revenue is generated via tiered initial fees (3% to 1%, VAT-free), an ongoing management fee of 1.75% annually capped at seven years, and a performance fee that is only charged once investors receive 120% of their subscription in distributions.

Distribution runs through a sales-led model combining a dedicated Private Client team for direct HNW/family-office investors with a financial adviser channel supported by CPD-accredited training through CISI, due diligence packs, and a 24/7 investor portal. Oxford Capital is a subsidiary of OCP Holdings Limited, maintains offices in Oxford (46 Woodstock Road) and London, and operates with approximately 20 staff. The firm targets UK-based technology founders and investors across AI/ML, fintech, cybersecurity, quantum computing, deep tech, and digital health, with portfolio companies including Moneybox, Red Sift, OQC, NavLive, Arcube, Egregious, Ergodic, and FinCrime Dynamics.

Name

Oxford Capital

Legal name

Oxford Capital Partners LLP

Website

https://oxcp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oxford Capital Partners LLP is an FCA-authorised UK venture capital firm founded in 1999 that manages the evergreen Oxford Capital EIS Fund and Co-Investor Circle, deploying £500m+ across 100+ UK technology companies from pre-seed to growth for HNW investors, family offices, and financial advisers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Venture Capital Fund Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259), All Other Financial Investment Activities (52399)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Early-Stage Venture Capital (Series A/B) (FSANAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Finance & Capital Advisory (BPAHADAB), Venture Capital Fund-of-Funds (FSANAGAC)

Keywords

• Venture capital investing
• EIS fund management
• Early-stage technology investing
• Growth capital funding
• Seed stage investing

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. EIS Fund Management: Oxford Capital operates a discretionary managed EIS fund that provides investors access to portfolios of 7-9 UK technology startups. The firm earns initial fees (tiered from 3% to 1%), ongoing fees (1.75% annually, capped at 7 years), and flat administrative fees covering custody, audit, and EIS certificate production.
2. Co-Investor Circle: The Co-Investor Circle enables clients to build their own portfolio of individual company investments, typically at Series A and growth stages. Oxford Capital earns carry/performance fees only when investors receive 120% of their subscription in distributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oxford Capital is a venture capital and investment management firm that operates the Oxford Capital EIS Fund, a discretionary managed portfolio of 7-9 early-stage UK technology startups qualifying for Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) tax reliefs. It also runs the Co-Investor Circle, which gives clients direct exposure to later-stage UK science and technology scaleups from Series A onwards. Founded in 1999 and based in Oxford, the firm invests across pre-seed to growth through two complementary strategies — Backing Founders and Backing Growth — and has deployed over £500m into more than 100 companies.

Product overview

Oxford Capital is a UK-based venture capital firm founded in 1999, offering two primary investment products: the Oxford Capital EIS Fund (a discretionary managed portfolio of 7-9 high-potential UK technology startups benefiting from EIS tax advantages) and the Co-Investor Circle (CIC) for direct investments in later-stage scaleups. The firm operates two investment strategies: Backing Founders (Pre-seed to Series A) and Backing Growth (Series A onwards). Oxford Capital has invested over £500m into over 100 companies and has achieved exits delivering up to 17x returns. The firm backs AI/technology companies across sectors including fintech (Moneybox, Noggin), cybersecurity (Red Sift, Egregious), healthcare (HealthKey, Log My Care), AI platforms (Ergodic, Turintech), and deep tech (NavLive using LiDAR, Oxford Quantum Circuits in quantum computing).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oxford Capital EIS Fund: Discretionary managed portfolio of high-potential UK technology startups offering EIS tax advantages.
• Co-Investor Circle (CIC)
• Backing Founders
• Backing Growth

Products and services

• Oxford Capital EIS Fund A discretionary managed portfolio of 7-9 high-potential UK technology companies qualifying under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), offering investors 30% income tax relief, tax-free capital gains, loss relief and inheritance tax relief after two years. The fund has a £25,000 minimum subscription, 12-month deployment, tiered initial fees (3% to 1% VAT-free) and an ongoing 1.75% annual fee capped at 7 years, and targets 2.5x net returns with historical exits of up to 17x.
• Co-Investor Circle (CIC) A platform that enables clients (typically family offices and UHNW investors) to build their own portfolio of high-potential UK science and technology scaleups by making direct investments into individual companies from Series A onwards. Performance fees are only charged once the client receives 120% of its subscription in distributions, aligning the firm with investor outcomes.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability13 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Seedcamp: London-based seed-stage investment fund backing European tech startups, with strong University of Oxford/Cambridge sourcing networks. Comparable as an early-stage UK/European venture investor with similar stage focus and founder-friendly positioning.
• Episode 1 Ventures: London-based early-stage VC investing in UK pre-seed and seed technology startups, with a portfolio of 100+ companies. Directly comparable in stage focus, UK concentration, and ticket size to Oxford Capital's Backing Founders strategy.
• LocalGlobe: London-based seed-stage VC founded by Robin Klein, focused on UK and European technology startups from pre-seed to Series A. Comparable as a UK early-stage venture manager with founder-friendly positioning and similar stage focus.
• MMC Ventures: London-based early-stage VC investing in UK technology companies from seed to Series A. Comparable as a UK-focused early-stage venture firm with an institutional-style research-led approach and similar cheque sizes to Oxford Capital's Backing Founders strategy.
• Dawn Capital: UK-based early-stage VC firm focused on B2B software/fintech, raising dedicated funds from institutional and HNW investors. Comparable as a UK-focused early-stage venture manager with a similar founder-friendly approach and tier of cheque size.
• Octopus Investments: One of the largest UK EIS fund managers, offering multiple EIS portfolios and VCT products to HNW investors and advisers. Directly comparable as a multi-product UK EIS platform with a sales-led/adviser channel model serving the same HNW client base.
• Calculus Capital: London-based EIS and VCT manager with a long track record investing in UK growth companies. Comparable as a UK EIS-focused alternative investment firm targeting HNW investors through financial advisers.
• Foresight Williams: Joint venture between Foresight Group and Williams Advanced Engineering offering EIS funds investing in UK technology and engineering startups. Directly comparable as a UK EIS fund manager backing early-stage technology companies with adviser-led distribution.
• Albion Capital: London-based venture capital manager offering VCT, EIS, and institutional funds focused on UK growth technology companies. Comparable as a UK EIS/VCT-focused alternative investment firm with similar HNW distribution model.

Emerging players

• Oxford Science Enterprises: University of Oxford-affiliated investor and venture builder that spins out and grows deep tech and life sciences companies. Strategic co-investor partner of Oxford Capital in multiple portfolio companies; comparable as a fellow Oxford-ecosystem investor with deep tech focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oxford-capital-partners
• Xx.com/oxford_capital

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments206 records

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