British Venture Capital Association

First Tuesday - Inter-personal networking forum for venture capitalists, and those seeking to partner with venture capitalists.

Saffron Hill - Early stage technology company services. Company profile and contact.

Scottish Development Finance - Venture capital funding for Scottish technology companies.

Scottish Equity Partners - Technology venture capital from £100k to £5m from independent venture capital firm in Scotland.

SL Corporate Finance - Independent specialist corporate finance boutique specifically focusing on advising small to medium size enterprises.

Smedvig Capital - Europe based mid- to early-stage companies with specialisations. Company and contact details.

Sturgeon Ventures - London-based company puts start-up businesses in touch with those in a position to supply venture capital.

The Summit Group - Early start investment provision. Contact details and company profile.

Quester Capital Management Limited - Investment focus: smaller investments, with particular expertise in early-stage companies and management buy-outs and buy-ins - UK based

Pond Venture Partners Ltd - Investment focus: start-up or early-stage UK companies involving IT infrastructure

Prelude Ventures - Equity investment in early-stage, high growth, technology businesses.

Oxford Technology Venture Capital Trust - Invests £100,000 to £300,000 in start-up and early stage technology companies within approximately 60 miles of Oxford.

Oxfordshire BiotechNet - seeks to assist in the formation and growth of biotechnology companies.

NewMedia Spark - Investing in start-up and early-stage Internet and technology ventures.

Northern Venture Managers Ltd. - Offices in Newcastle, Edinburgh and Southampton. We provide equity finance from £0.5m to £2m. Our Venture Capital Trust is a tax-efficient investment for private investors.

MTI Partners Ltd. - Investing equity finance and management resources in manufacturing, high technology and related businesses.

Langholm Capital - Services to mid-market buyouts and investments in European consumer facing companies.

Lloyds Development Capital Ltd. - Venture Capital arm of Lloyds TSB Group plc. LDC invests between £2m and £30 in UK unquoted companies with a turnover typically in excess of £10m.

Long Acre Partners - Corporate finance house for the technology, media and communications fields. Includes portfolio and recruitment.

Lucrum - Capital for start-up and mature businesses. Company and contact details.

Hotbed - Company profile and contact details.

Howard Holdings Plc - Specialising in joint ventures and new opportunities in the British/Irish property markets.

3i - Focus: leading international venture capital company.

ECI Ventures - Private equity group specialising in buy-outs, buy-ins and development capital deals.

Elderstreet - Investment focus: all stages of development, particularly information technology - UK based

Empresaria Group Plc - A diversified recruitment and managed service company focused on funding start ups.

Equity Ventures - Regional venture capital funding. Company and contact details.

Equity Ventures Ltd. - The Midland Enterprise Funds are regional venture capital funds covering England and Wales, investing amounts of between £10,000 and £150,000 in well managed growth businesses.

E-Synergy - Early-stage seed capital for new technology companies. Company and contact details.

ET Capital Ltd - Invests in high-growth companies exploiting the innovative application of technology.

Dial Ventures Ltd - Introducer of private and institutional equity funds. Expertise covers corporate advisory services and consultancy for company financing.

Abingworth Management Ltd. - Specialises in biotechnology and healthcare investment.

Alternative Investments - Private equity resources. Directory and who is who in the market.

Amadeus Capital Partners Ltd - Registered in England and Wales and regulated by IMRO in the conduct of investment business.

Angel Bourse Ltd - A private equity investment community that helps angel investors to find, analyse and invest in companies with potential.

Anglo Digital Limited - Seed capital fund source. Company and contact details.

Archangel Informal Investment - Offers a combination of equity based financial resources and hands-on experience of growing businesses.

Avonmore Developments Ltd - Equity funding seeking investment opportunities in high growth potential businesses at seed, start-up or early stage.

Beer & Partners Limited - Business angel capital. Company and contact details.

Bridgepoint Capital - Specialists in private equity investments and funding, providing financial resources, support and assistance for businesses in the UK and Europe.

Bridges Community Ventures - English Regional focus. Company and contact details.

Business Incubator Ltd - Business incubation services for Internet start-ups, dotcom companies and entrepreneurs.

Calash - Energy, technology and construction. Company and contact details.

Cambridge Gateway Fund - Invests predominantly in companies in ICT and life sciences.

Catalyst - Venture capital investment firm focussed on the financial services and social investment sectors. Details about staff, business partners, funds and how to invest or apply for funds.

Catalyst Investment Group - Specialises in the shares of early stage growth companies qualifying for tax relief under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS).

The Creative Advantage - Focus: financing for the developing creative industries sector in the West Midlands.

MMC Ventures - A syndicate of business angels investing in early-stage companies. Details of portfolio, team, investment approach and company.

Alchemy Partners - Services for buy outs, buy ins, turnarounds and development, in the United Kingdom and abroad.

Gatcombe Park Ventures - Investment company developing Internet based businesses. Details of mission, team, current projects and jobs.

Redbus Ventures - The company provides financial, operational and management support to British companies and individuals with new and innovative ideas.

AltAssets - News and research service covering the private equity market.

Actis - Venture capitalist investing primarily in Africa, South Asia and China.

YFM Group - Providers of private equity, venture finance and other types of capital to SMEs. Includes details of funds currently being managed, services available and company news.

Beer and Partners Ltd. - Consultancy specialising in business angel investments. Services include guidance on private equity, mergers and acquisitions and recovery finance.

Endless Investments - Turnaround funding, management buy-outs, re-financing. Case histories and press releases.