acceleratorRollingFit 8/10
Seedcamp
Seedcamp
Funding amount£100K
DeadlineRolling
ZHC fit score8/10
Description
Seedcamp is Europe's leading seed fund, investing £100K-£2M in ambitious founders building global companies. Based in London with a pan-European focus, Seedcamp has backed 400+ companies including Revolut, TransferWise (Wise), and UiPath. They lead rounds and provide hands-on support through their platform and extensive network.
For ZHC builders in Europe, Seedcamp is often the first institutional check. They offer significant value beyond capital — regulatory guidance for EU markets, introductions to later-stage investors, and a community of 400+ founders who actively help each other.
Eligibility
Investment Focus
- B2B SaaS and enterprise software
- Fintech and financial infrastructure
- AI/ML applications
- Developer tools and infrastructure
- Marketplace businesses
- Climate tech
Stage
- Pre-seed to seed
- Often first institutional investor
- Typically pre-Series A
- £100K-£2M initial check
Geography
- Primarily Europe (EU/UK)
- Will invest outside Europe for exceptional teams
- Strong London presence but remote-friendly
ZHC-Specific Fit
✅ Excellent for:
- European-based startups
- Technical founders
- B2B SaaS with global ambition
- First-time founders needing mentorship
❌ Poor fit if:
- Outside Europe (unless exceptional)
- Services/consulting model
- No clear path to venture scale
Application Process
Application Process
| Step | Timeline | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | Ongoing | Pitch deck + application form |
| Initial screen | 1-2 weeks | Team review |
| Partner meeting | 1-2 weeks | Pitch to investment partners |
| Investment committee | 1 week | Final decision |
| Close | 2-4 weeks | Legal and funding |
Investment Terms
- Initial: £100K-£500K
- Follow-on: Up to £2M total
- Often lead or co-lead
- Standard seed terms
Platform Support
- Platform team (recruiting, PR, operations)
- 400+ founder community
- Investor introductions (Series A/B)
- Regulatory guidance (EU/UK)
- Events and dinners
- Office hours with partners
- Mentorship from successful founders
- Hiring support