Bayes Entrepreneurship Fund

Bayes Entrepreneurship Fund manages a £15 million venture capital portfolio dedicated to supporting promising early-stage businesses with demonstrated growth potential. While maintaining connections to the prestigious Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), the fund welcomes applications from entrepreneurs across all backgrounds, not limiting opportunities to alumni. The fund targets companies that have already established revenue streams and typically secured initial concept or seed funding, positioning itself as a strategic next-step investor for ventures ready to scale their operations.

Investment packages from the fund range from £250,000 to £1,000,000, with specific amounts determined by multiple factors including the company's development stage, existing funding structure, and comprehensive financial requirements. Though the fund demonstrates particular expertise in business-to-business (B2B) ventures, its portfolio history includes successful business-to-consumer (B2C) investments, maintaining flexibility across business models when backed by strong management teams. This balanced approach allows the fund to support diverse business strategies while leveraging its extensive industry knowledge.

The fund offers versatile partnership structures, functioning as either a sole investor or collaborating with other financial entities as a lead or minority co-investor. This flexibility extends to partnerships with institutional investors, other venture capital funds, and private angel investors, creating customized funding arrangements that best serve each portfolio company. Additionally, the fund strategically reserves capital for follow-on investment rounds, evaluating these opportunities individually as portfolio companies demonstrate growth and require additional capital to reach new milestones.

While maintaining a cross-sector investment philosophy that embraces innovation across various industries, the Bayes Entrepreneurship Fund requires that all portfolio companies maintain their headquarters within the United Kingdom. This geographic focus on UK-based enterprises allows the fund to leverage its local market expertise, regulatory knowledge, and regional network connections while supporting the British entrepreneurial ecosystem. The fund's combination of flexible investment criteria, strategic follow-on funding capabilities, and industry-agnostic approach positions it as a valuable partner for ambitious UK startups seeking both capital and experienced venture support.