Future Fund: Breakthrough is a £425m UK-wide programme which encourages private investors to co-invest in high-growth, innovative firms.
The programme makes equity co-investments with private sector investors in growth stage Research & Development (R&D) intensive British companies operating in breakthrough technology sectors. The minimum total investment round size is £20m. The maximum Future Fund: Breakthrough share of an investment round is 30%.
It is a separate programme to the now closed Future Fund that provided convertible loans, valued up to £5m, to a broad range of innovative companies to address the funding challenges caused by Covid-19.
Key features
- Focused on Research & Development (R&D) companies
- Minimum total investment round size of £20m
- Companies must have raised at least £5m in previous funding rounds
- Companies must be UK based with significant UK operations
- The application must be made by a sponsor investor

Find out more
Potential sponsor investors and companies can find more information, including eligibility criteria and the application form.
If you have any queries please contact [email protected]