Oxford Investment Opportunity Network
Angel networkOxford Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A
Investment thesis
Oxford Innovation Finance connects UK investors and early-stage companies through its OION angel network and Oxford Innovation EIS Growth Fund. It focuses on innovative science and technology startups developing breakthrough technologies aiming to transform industries and tackle global challenges. Investors gain access to carefully selected, tax-efficient (EIS/SEIS) opportunities and networking events, while founders receive support across the fundraising process including pitch refinement, follow-up meetings and due diligence guidance. Many investor members are successful entrepreneurs offering management expertise, contacts and industry knowledge alongside capital. The FCA-regulated network is described as one of the oldest, largest and most active angel investment networks in the UK.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 5 of 8 portfolio companiesFintech Γ2Hardware Γ2AgTech Γ1AI & Machine Learning Γ1Biotech Γ1Climate Tech Γ1Deep Tech Γ1Enterprise Software Γ1
HQs:United KingdomΓ5
Investments Β· 8 tracked
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FA Bio (formerly FungiAlert) discovers unique soil microbes to develop microbial-based biocontrol and biostimulant products for growers, aiming to replace agrochemicals and reduce farming's environmental impact.
AgTechBiotechClimate Tech
Co-investorsClean Growth FundOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)Radicle GrowthSussex Place Ventures
London, GB
Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)
Hoxton Analytics provides AI sensors, software, and analytics that count visitors, measure in-store conversion, monitor real-time occupancy, and collect spoken customer feedback.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRetail Tech
Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)R/GA Ventures
HSBC Innovation Banking provides banking services to innovation-economy businesses and their investors.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechLondon, GB
Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)Upscale
Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)Salica InvestmentsSouth East Angels
Dealum is a software platform for managing angel investor networks, covering deal intake, evaluation, pipeline management, investor community, and portfolio tracking.
FintechSaaS
Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkAngel ForumBusiness Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.Central Texas Angel NetworkDakar Network Angels (DNA)DanBAN+12 more
Oxford Innovation Finance is an investment firm that operates an angel investment network (OION) and manages the Oxford Innovation EIS Growth Fund, connecting early-stage technology and science startups with investors.
Sector AgnosticOxford, GB
Oxford Space Systems designs and manufactures deployable antennas for satellites, focused on reducing mass and improving stowage efficiency and performance.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechHarwell, GB
Sean Sutcliffein
Co-investorsCambridge Angels groupEMV CapitalFuture Planet CapitalLongwall Venture Partners LLPMartlet CapitalOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)+4 more
Principals & officers Β· per Companies House
what is this? βSecretary & Director Β· since 2016
Director Β· British Β· since 2020
Director Β· British Β· since 2015
Director Β· Danish Β· since 2017
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Oxford Investment Opportunity Network made?
- Oxford Investment Opportunity Network has 8 tracked investments.
- What stage does Oxford Investment Opportunity Network invest at?
- Oxford Investment Opportunity Network invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Oxford Investment Opportunity Network's typical check size?
- Oxford Investment Opportunity Network typically writes checks of $190K β $2.5M.
- What sectors does Oxford Investment Opportunity Network focus on?
- Oxford Investment Opportunity Network focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Oxford Investment Opportunity Network located?
- Oxford Investment Opportunity Network is headquartered in Oxford, GB.
- Who does Oxford Investment Opportunity Network co-invest with?
- Oxford Investment Opportunity Network most often shares deals with Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION), EMV Capital, Space Capital, among 33 tracked co-investors.
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