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FNZ

CorporateFinanceBritish

We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates technology, business & investment operations all in a regulated financial institution

FREENOW

CorporateConsumerLogisticsForeign

Enjoy hassle-free taxi service with Freenow by Lyft. Book a taxi fast and pay easily with the app. Download the Freenow app for iOS or Android.

FSB

Ecosystem Bodies, Catapults & InstitutionsOtherBritish

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is a UK member-led, not-for-profit trade body representing around 160,000 small businesses, micro businesses and the self-employed. Founded in 1974 as the National Federation of Self Employed, it lobbies UK, devolved and local government on policy issues affecting small firms and provides members with benefits including legal advice and business banking.

FSE Group

PEFinanceGrantmakerGovernmentBritish

The FSE Group is a socially responsible Community Interest Company and one of the UK's largest Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs), managing over £395 million in equity and debt funds across 19 regional schemes. It provides equity finance up to £5 million and business loans from £25,000 to £2 million to high-growth SMEs, and operates an angel investor network connecting business angels with pre-vetted investment opportunities. The group covers multiple UK regions including the South East, London, East of England, South West, Scotland, and Yorkshire.

FTV Capital

VCFinanceAIForeign

FTV Capital is a growth equity investment firm founded in 1998, specialising in financial technology, financial services, enterprise technology, vertical software, and healthcare technology. The firm has raised over $10 billion in capital and maintains offices in New York, San Francisco, Connecticut, and London, investing in companies globally through its Global Partner Network.

FW Capital

PEFinanceGovernmentBritish

FW Capital is a UK-based fund manager providing debt finance and equity investment to small and medium-sized enterprises, primarily across the North of England, South West, and Wales. The firm manages government-backed funds including the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), offering business growth loans from £100,000 up to £2 million and equity investment up to £5 million. FW Capital is part of the DBW Group and has invested in over 530 companies across the North West alone, with £559 million in funds under management.

FabricNano

ScaleupBiotech & Life SciencesDeep TechBritish

DNA-nanotechnology platform immobilising enzymes and cofactors in cell-free biocatalysis for sustainable chemicals and materials manufacturing.

Faculty

CorporateAIDefenceBritish

Applied AI and decision intelligence company delivering AI software, consulting and AI-as-a-service for government (NHS, defence) and enterprise high-stakes operations.

Falconx

ScaleupCrypto & Web3FinanceForeign

FalconX is the leading digital asset prime broker providing deep liquidity, financing, and advanced technology solutions to the world’s top institutions

Faraday Institution

Ecosystem Bodies, Catapults & InstitutionsClimateBritish

The Faraday Institution is the UK's flagship institute for electrochemical energy storage research, skills development, market analysis, and early-stage commercialisation, founded in 2017. It unites academic researchers and industry partners to advance battery technology, reduce manufacturing costs, and support the UK's clean energy and energy security goals. It operates as a registered charity and serves as a delivery partner for the UK Research and Innovation Battery Innovation Programme.

Farfetch

CorporateE-commerceConsumerBritish

Enjoy express delivery ✈ when you shop on FARFETCH. Find clothing & homeware from designer brands you love like Prada, Gucci & Versace. Free returns.

Fastly

CorporateSaaSForeign

Fastly's edge cloud platform delivers faster, safer, and more scalable sites and apps to customers. Elevate your edge CDN, video delivery, security, and more.

Felix Capital

VCConsumerAIBritish

Felix Capital is a London-based venture capital firm investing at the intersection of technology and creativity, with a focus on digital lifestyle, consumer brands, and enabling technologies including B2B SaaS and AI. The firm backs early- to growth-stage companies across Europe and the US, with over $1.2 billion under management and a portfolio of more than 50 companies. It is Europe's first B Corporation-certified VC firm operating with over $1 billion in assets, and a UN PRI signatory.

Fenwall Investments

CorporateReal EstateBritish

Fenwall Investments Limited is a UK private limited company incorporated in 1965, originally registered as Fenwall Properties Limited, whose primary business activity is the letting and operating of own or leased real estate. The company is an active property investment holding company registered with Companies House (number 00847334) and is not an active venture capital fund.

Fertifa

StartupBiotech & Life SciencesDeep TechBritish

Workplace reproductive-health benefits platform providing fertility, menopause and family-planning support for employers and employees across the UK and Europe.

Fever

ScaleupConsumerMediaForeign

Discover and book the best experiences worldwide! Immerse yourself in concerts, art, events, top attractions, tours and many more things to do.

Fidelity Growth Partners

VCSaaSAIForeign

Fidelity Growth Partners Europe was the European venture capital arm of Fidelity International, founded in 2010 with an initial $150 million fund to invest in European technology companies including SaaS, e-commerce, and healthcare IT. In 2015 the firm rebranded as Eight Roads Ventures, bringing together Fidelity's global growth investment operations under a single brand. Notable portfolio companies included Notonthehighstreet, Wahanda, and AppsFlyer.

Field Energy

ScaleupClimateBritish

Developer, owner and operator of grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) to stabilise and decarbonise the UK grid.

Fieldfisher

Professional ServicesLegalBritish

Fieldfisher is an international law firm headquartered in London with origins dating to 1835, operating across offices in 14 countries. The firm has market-leading practices in technology, financial services, energy, and life sciences, and employs over 2,200 people across its global network.

Fifth Dimension AI

StartupProptechAIBritish

AI-powered decision intelligence platform for real-assets investors and managers, unifying portfolio data and delivering agentic analysis and risk surfacing.

Fifth Third Bank

CorporateFinanceVCForeign

Fifth Third Bank is a major US regional bank headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, tracing its origins to 1858. Through its corporate venture arm, Fifth Third Ventures, the bank makes non-controlling minority investments in fintech companies and venture capital funds that align with its strategic priorities. Typical initial investment sizes range from $1 million to $15 million across stages.

Fifth Wall

VCProptechClimateForeign

Fifth Wall is the largest venture capital firm focused on technology for the built environment and global real estate industry, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles. The firm manages approximately $3 billion in commitments and capital under management across PropTech and climate tech for real estate, backed by over 115 strategic limited partners including CBRE, Hilton, and Marriott. It expanded into Europe in 2022 with a London office and a €140 million European fund.

Figma

CorporateSaaSAIForeign

Figma is a collaborative interface design and prototyping platform headquartered in San Francisco, founded in 2012. It enables designers, product managers, and engineers to create, prototype, and iterate on digital products in real time, with products including Figma Design, FigJam, Figma Slides, and AI-powered tools. Figma is publicly traded (NASDAQ: FIG) and operates a major EMEA office in Devonshire Square, London.