Committed Capital

Committed Capital is a specialist early-stage growth venture capital firm that has been investing in the UK's most promising high-growth technology companies for more than two decades. Founded in 2001 and FCA-regulated (FRN 192203), the firm operates through two primary vehicles: a Growth EIS Fund and a Knowledge-Intensive (KI) EIS Fund, both structured to offer investors tax-efficient exposure to a portfolio of 6–12 EIS-qualifying companies per fund cycle. The firm's investment strategy has remained consistent since inception: it targets best-in-class, post-revenue technology companies generating over £1 million in annual revenue, operating in rapidly growing addressable markets, and positioned for significant capital appreciation. Committed Capital describes itself as a 'generalist technology investor' with a stated preference for B2B over B2C and software over hardware. Investee companies must demonstrate a dynamic market with low competitive intensity, a well-positioned management team, robust growth forecasts, and a clear path to exit. HMRC Advance Assurance is required before any capital is deployed. The firm's primary objective is to 'create attractive returns for investors from high quality investments; through the careful selection of potential investee companies, excellence in corporate finance skills and active support of portfolio companies.' Its investment strategy is explicitly 'based on the principle of unlocking and accelerating profitable growth in portfolio companies.' Committed Capital typically acquires a significant minority stake (often 20–40% of equity) and requires a board seat and investor protections. Committed Capital is also a selected partner of Innovate UK's Future Economy Investor Programme, enabling portfolio companies to apply for up to £2 million in grant funding. The firm targets exits within 4–5 years via trade sale, IPO, or sale to a strategic or financial investor. Since 2001, it has achieved an average 2.6x ROI (excluding tax reliefs) with an average holding period of 4.5 years across 35 EIS-qualifying investee companies and 24 exits. Its current EIS fund has achieved an average 3x ROI and a 36.8% IRR.