ETCapital

ETCapital, established in 1992, operates as a specialized investment firm targeting high-growth technology enterprises from its headquarters in Cambridge, UK. The company has developed and overseen multiple investment funds primarily concentrated on the internationally recognized science and innovation hubs surrounding Cambridge, Oxford, and London. This strategic geographic focus allows ETCapital to capitalize on one of Europe's most productive technology ecosystems while maintaining close relationships with academic institutions that drive innovation in the region.

Since 2004, ETCapital has expanded its portfolio management responsibilities to include the investment activities of Cambridge Research & Innovation Limited, a fund specifically designed for early-stage technology ventures within the Cambridge cluster. This partnership has strengthened ETCapital's position in the seed and early-stage investment landscape, providing crucial capital to emerging technologies with significant commercial potential. The firm's extensive experience navigating the unique challenges of science-based startups has established it as a trusted partner for technology transfer from research institutions to viable commercial enterprises.

In response to growing environmental concerns, ETCapital has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability through its seventh, eighth, and ninth funds—Carbon 13 SEIS Funds I, II & VI. These specialized investment vehicles exclusively target businesses developed through the Cambridge-based Carbon13 venture builder, an accelerator program dedicated to creating enterprises that address climate change challenges. This focused approach reflects ETCapital's recognition of both the urgent need for climate solutions and the significant market opportunities emerging in the green technology sector.

March 2025 marked a significant evolution in ETCapital's investment strategy with the launch of the Cambridge Venture Index (CVI) SEIS/EIS Fund. This innovative fund implements an index-style diversified investment approach, offering investors broader exposure to the Cambridge technology ecosystem while maintaining tax efficiency through the UK's SEIS and EIS schemes. The CVI fund represents ETCapital's adaptation to changing investor preferences for portfolio diversification while leveraging the firm's three decades of experience in identifying promising technology ventures in one of Europe's most dynamic innovation centers.