Oxford Investment Opportunity Network
Angel networkOxford · Pre-Seed–Series 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 2 of 8 portfolio companiesAgTech ×1Biotech ×1Climate Tech ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×4
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLondon, GB
UK AI company expanding into the US developing cutting-edge technology
HSBC Innovation Banking provides banking services to innovation-economy businesses and their investors.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechLondon, GB
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
Enables lower launch costs and scalable capabilities for civil and defence space applications.
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘSecretary & Director · since 2016
Director · British · since 2020
Director · British · since 2015
Director · Danish · since 2017
Frequently asked questions
- 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 – $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.
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