Oxford Innovation Finance

Oxford Innovation Finance specialises in providing growth and development capital for ambitious and innovative businesses through its angel investment community, Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION), and the Oxford Innovation EIS Growth Fund. Established for over 30 years and FCA regulated, OION is one of the oldest, largest and most active angel investment networks in the UK, recognised as the most active UK angel network by Beauhurst in 2023 and 2025. The firm focuses on carefully selected investment opportunities from across the UK, connecting high-potential science and technology startups with experienced investors who offer more than just capital. The Oxford Innovation EIS Growth Fund provides investors with a diversified portfolio of 6-12 innovative UK science and technology companies selected for strong growth potential, with investments typically ranging from £150k to £250k per company. The fund targets innovation and technology-rich businesses seeking equity financing of £200k to £3m on valuations of £2m to £10m, with some degree of market traction such as sales to commercial customers or commercial R&D agreements.