Virgin StartUp
Virgin StartUp is an incubator based in London, United Kingdom, focused on Pre-Seed and Seed startups across sectors. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
- Investment focus
- Generalist
- Investment stages
- Pre-SeedSeed
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 2013
- Team size
- 51-100
- Portfolio companies
- 7,000+
- Latest deal on record
- November 2024
About Virgin StartUp
Virgin StartUp is on a mission to change the prospects of start-ups, for good. They help businesses get funding, get a mentor and get ahead.
They are a not-for-profit company founded by Richard Branson and Virgin in 2013, to support entrepreneurs based in England who are planning to launch a start-up or are within their first 12 months of trading as a business.
As a Delivery Partner of the StartUp Loans scheme the funding they offer is a loan provided by the Government and ranges from £500 up to £25,000. They work with the Cavendish Consortium, a group made up of six of the largest enterprise agencies across England, together with the National Enterprise Network to deliver this funding and support across the whole of England.
Source: the organization's public company profile.
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Round Funded. "Virgin StartUp." Round Funded investor database, updated October 19, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Virgin StartUp invest in?
Virgin StartUp is a generalist with no fixed sector focus. Match your stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does Virgin StartUp invest at?
Virgin StartUp focuses on Pre-Seed and Seed rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Is Virgin StartUp still active?
Yes. Round Funded's research found that Virgin StartUp has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024, and its latest deal on record is from November 2024. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.
Where is Virgin StartUp based?
Virgin StartUp is based in London, United Kingdom. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
How do I contact Virgin StartUp?
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