Oxford
Venture capitalActively deployingOxford · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 19 people tracked
Also known as Oxford MyPrize SPV1
Investment thesis
Oxford Capital partners with UK-based founders and scaleups across the technology and science sectors, investing from pre-seed through Series A and into growth. Its Backing Founders strategy targets early-stage UK technology startups from pre-seed to Series A, while its growth strategy invests in later-stage companies with demonstrated product-market fit and the potential to scale rapidly. Growth investments are made only in companies with an existing relationship, either directly, via the Backing Founders fund, or through partner early-stage VC funds. Based in Oxford, the firm views capital as key to realizing a scaleup's potential.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 19 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 7 of 32 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×2Healthtech ×2SaaS ×2Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1Developer Tools ×1Digital Health ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×3
Investments · 32 tracked
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Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) develops and operates superconducting quantum computers for commercial and strategic applications, offering Quantum-Compute-as-a-Service and integrating quantum systems directly into commercial data centres.
Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareQuantum ComputingOxford, GB
Peter Leek(Founder & CSO)Gerald Mullally(CEO)Simon Phillips(CTO)Nikki Cooper(CLO)Robert Coutts(CFO)Jack Boyer(Chairman of the Board)
Shuffle is a fintech platform that provides upfront funding and growth support to independent hospitality businesses without requiring equity or fixed repayment terms.
Fintech
Artemis is a software platform that optimizes production AI systems and software infrastructure for cost, latency, throughput, and reliability without requiring code changes.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘSecretary · since 2018
Director · British · since 2026
Director · British · since 2017
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Oxford invest at?
- Oxford invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Oxford focus on?
- Oxford focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Quantum Computing, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Oxford located?
- Oxford is headquartered in Oxford, GB.
- Does Oxford lead rounds?
- Oxford typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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