Big Issue Invest
Overview
Big Issue Invest is the social investment arm of The Big Issue Group, which provides finance to social enterprises, social-purpose businesses, and charities working to end poverty and inequality in the United Kingdom.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Reach | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Kalda | Jul 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Sociability | May 2025 | Seed | Lead |
| EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney) | Jan 2022 | Growth Equity | Lead |
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is Big Issue Invest based?
Big Issue Invest is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
When was Big Issue Invest founded?
Big Issue Invest was founded in 2005.
How many portfolio companies does Big Issue Invest have?
Big Issue Invest has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Big Issue Invest's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Lightning Reach, Kalda, Sociability, EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney).
What was Big Issue Invest's most recent investment shown here?
Big Issue Invest's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Sociability in 2025.
What sectors does Big Issue Invest focus on?
Big Issue Invest focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Real Estate & PropTech.
What company stages does Big Issue Invest focus on?
Stage focus information for Big Issue Invest is not publicly available.
What is Big Issue Invest's AUM?
Big Issue Invest's assets under management are estimated between $85.7M and $85.7M.