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Startup Funding Club

Angel network

Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked

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436 people in our graph share verified history with the Startup Funding Club team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Jacob Katzunlockedknows Joseph Zipfel · together at SFC Capital (overlapped)
×4knows the team · via SFC Capital
×7knows the team · via Nomura International plc
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Investment thesis

SFC Capital invests in early-stage UK businesses through SEIS and EIS tax-advantaged funds and direct angel investment via its Angel House program. The firm partners with universities, accelerators, and other innovation bodies to identify promising startups, having backed over 400 early-stage companies.

Invests inUnited Kingdom

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
5

Team · 1 people

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What they invest in

from 5 of 5 portfolio companies

Fintech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Climate Tech ×1Cloud Computing ×1Consumer ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1

HQs:United Kingdom×3

Investments · 5 tracked

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By year:2024 · 12019 · 23 dated

Awen Collectiveawencollective.comin

Awen Collective develops software for energy, water, transportation, and manufacturing organizations to improve visibility into operational technology networks and reduce cyber risk.

Advanced ManufacturingCybersecurityEnergyIoT

Co-investorsTIIN CapitalSFC Capital

Jackaljackaldao.com𝕏Mar 2019

Jackal is a blockchain network that provides decentralized data storage infrastructure for other blockchains through smart contracts and IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication).

Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure

Co-investorsD1 VenturesSFC Capital

Swytchswytchbike.com𝕏Oct 2024

Swytch designs and manufactures electric-bike conversion kits that enable riders to retrofit existing bicycles with electric assistance technology.

Climate TechConsumerHardwareMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsOne Planet CapitalCrowdcubeGreen Angel VenturesSFC Capital

Tapolytapoly.comin𝕏

Tapoly is an on-demand insurtech platform offering flexible commercial liability insurance for SMEs, freelancers, and gig workers, alongside a SaaS platform for brokers and insurers to access digital distribution.

FintechInsurTechSaaS

Janthana Kaenprakhamroy(Chief Executive Officer)inSam Hopkins(Chief Technology Officer)inTarun(Chief Revenue Officer)

Co-investorsInnvotec Ltd.London Co-Investment Fund

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Startup Funding Club made?
Startup Funding Club has 5 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Startup Funding Club invest at?
Startup Funding Club invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.

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