# Startup Loans UK

> Startup Loans UK is a VC fund in London backing B2C, Gaming and Flowers. See 4 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Total investments: 4
- Last investment: Aug 2026
- Lead investor: 100%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/start-up-loans-company
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/startuploansuk
- Website: http://www.startuploans.co.uk
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/StartUpLoansUK

Startup Loans UK is a VC fund in London focused on B2C and Gaming. The Start Up Loans Company is a government funded initiative that provides start up support in the form of a repayable loan together with a business mentor for entrepreneurs across the UK.Lord Young, Godfather of the scheme, identified that if entrepreneurialism was as entrenched into the British mentality as it is in the United States, theywould potentially have 900,000 more jobs across their country. With high unemployment, and the job market in a tough position, self-employment is being seriously considered as a viable career path.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| B2C | 1 | 25% |
| Gaming | 1 | 25% |
| Flowers | 1 | 25% |
| Compliance | 1 | 25% |
| Consulting | 1 | 25% |

9 industries tracked in total.

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MedStride | MedStride accelerates market clearance for healthcare startups by streamlining complex technical documentation, EU MDR compliance, and UKCA certification processes efficiently. |  | Debt Financing | Aug 05, 2026 |  |
| Big Fish Darts | Big Fish Darts is to bring players and venues together through one darts league platform. The app helps people discover darts matches, leagues, and tournaments while building a strong darts community. |  | Debt Financing | Jul 27, 2026 |  |
| Horizon Agri | Horizon Agri Ltd delivers precision UAV operations including crop spraying, fertiliser application, greenhouse cleaning and solar panel cleaning. | $67.1K | Debt Financing | Apr 08, 2026 |  |
| The Pretty Wild Flower Co | The Pretty Wild Flower Co is a Cut Flower Farm and ethical Floral Design Studio. It seeks to offer upscale floral arrangements made with locally cultivated cut flowers that are less harmful to the environment. | $25.7K | Debt Financing | Jul 10, 2023 |  |

4 of 4 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [SWIG Finance](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/swig-finance) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## Similar investors

### Similar stage
- [ENISA](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/enisa-2) — VC Fund
- [Development Bank of Wales](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/development-bank-of-wales) — VC Fund
- [The FSE Group](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/finance-south-east) — VC Fund

## FAQ

### What does Startup Loans UK invest in?

Startup Loans UK invests primarily in B2C, Gaming and Flowers startups, most often at Debt Financing stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Startup Loans UK last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Startup Loans UK closed in Aug 2026. Shizune tracks 4 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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