Stage FocusPre-Seed
GeographyUK
TypeVC
Last Activity2026
Industry Focus
Industries
AI
Investor TypeGeneralist
ExposureMinimal DeepTech Investments
Bio
Techstart Ventures LLP is a venture capital firm authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, with offices in Belfast and Edinburgh, investing from inception to pre-seed stage in teams based in Northern Ireland and Scotland. First cheques run up to £750K with capacity for follow-on, and the firm leads, co-leads or selectively co-invests in the rounds it backs.
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