85 Gresham Street, City of London
020 3026 9669

Inception to pre-seed · City of London

Backing the next generation of companies in the City of London.

Rosary Capital supports fintechs and early-stage businesses with capital, commercial connections and access to the institutions that make the Square Mile one of the world's leading financial centres.

Stage
Inception to pre-seed
Sectors
Fintech and early-stage technology
Base
Based in the City of London
What we bring
Capital and commercial connections

First investments of up to £250,000

This is the maximum first investment, not the typical one. Investment size varies according to the business, stage and round. We also reserve capital for follow-on investment in selected portfolio companies.

Typical first investment: [CONFIRM]

01 / Mission

Building companies that stay and grow in the City.

The City of London has the capital, customers, advisers and international reach that early-stage companies need. Yet too many founders struggle to access that network, while promising businesses are often drawn elsewhere as they begin to grow.

Rosary Capital works to close that gap. We connect early-stage companies with institutions and businesses across the Square Mile, helping them secure investment, commercial opportunities and the relationships needed to establish a lasting presence in the City.

Attract

Bring promising founders, technology businesses and international investment into the City of London.

Connect

Create practical links between early-stage companies and the financial institutions, professional advisers, investors and technology businesses based in the Square Mile.

Retain

Help successful businesses find the capital, customers, talent and workspace they need to remain and grow in the City.

02 / Innovation economy

Supporting the City's innovation economy.

Rosary Capital is working with the City of London Corporation and businesses across the Square Mile to explore how early-stage companies can be better supported, connected and retained within the City.

The objective is to create a stronger route from early-stage innovation to commercial growth, helping founders access the institutions, expertise and investment already concentrated within the Square Mile.

Relationship status: [CONFIRM FORMAL WORDING AND APPROVAL]

03 / What we provide

Capital with access to the City.

Investment
Early capital for founders building credible products and businesses.
Customers
Introductions to potential customers and commercial partners across financial and professional services.
Expertise
Access to experienced advisers across regulation, law, finance, technology, growth and governance.
Presence
Support for founders seeking to establish, remain and grow within the City of London.

04 / Investment focus

Where we invest.

Core sectors

  • Fintech
  • Payments
  • Regtech
  • Insurtech
  • Wealthtech
  • Financial infrastructure
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data and artificial intelligence
  • Enterprise software serving financial and professional services
  • Technology supporting legal, accounting and regulated industries

Stage

  • Inception
  • Pre-seed
  • Early seed opportunities where Rosary Capital can add clear strategic value

Geography

  • Companies based in the United Kingdom
  • International founders seeking to establish a meaningful UK presence
  • Companies that can benefit from customers, investors or partnerships within the City of London

A company does not need to be based in the City to apply.

What we look for

  1. 01A clear and important commercial problem
  2. 02Strong understanding of the customer
  3. 03Credible founders with relevant insight or experience
  4. 04A product that can serve regulated or institutional markets
  5. 05Potential to build meaningful commercial relationships in the City
  6. 06Ambition to establish and grow a long-term presence in London

05 / Founder pathway

From first introduction to long-term growth.

Support is tailored to the needs and stage of each company. Not every company we meet will receive introductions, investment or follow-on funding.

  1. 01Founder introduction
  2. 02Initial investment review
  3. 03Product and market assessment
  4. 04Introductions to relevant City businesses
  5. 05Investment decision
  6. 06Commercial and operational support
  7. 07Follow-on capital and growth
  8. 08Long-term City presence

06 / Inward investment

Bringing international innovation into the City.

Rosary Capital also works with founders and investors looking to enter the UK market. The City of London provides access to one of the world's deepest concentrations of financial services, professional expertise and international capital.

We help suitable businesses understand the market, build local relationships and explore how London can become a long-term base for their growth. Rosary Capital does not provide immigration, regulatory, tax or legal advice.

Priority international markets: [CONFIRM]

Inward investment partners: [CONFIRM]

Market-entry support: [CONFIRM]

Eligibility requirements: [CONFIRM]

Investment requirements: [CONFIRM]

Explore the UK Market

07 / City businesses

Help build the City's next generation of companies.

Businesses across the Square Mile can play an important role by providing commercial insight, pilot opportunities, specialist advice, investment and access to experienced people.

Rosary Capital creates practical opportunities for established institutions to engage with carefully selected early-stage businesses.

  • Becoming a pilot customer
  • Providing technical or professional advice
  • Offering mentorship
  • Investing
  • Sponsoring an accelerator or event
  • Providing workspace
  • Supporting international market entry
  • Hosting founder meetings or demonstrations
Support an Early-Stage Company

08 / People

Experience across the City and beyond.

Founders work with a small team, supported by a board and a senior advisory board drawn from financial services, policy, business representation and technology. Roles are listed for context and do not imply that those organisations endorse or are connected to Rosary Capital.

Meet the Team
Board
David Fribbins · Peter Lam · Kenneth Ng
Team
Eduardo de la Rosa Genova · Sam Liu
Senior Advisory Board
Alan Rides, CEO, West London Chambers of Commerce · Hans Pung, President, RAND Europe · Mateen Ghaem-Maghami, Deutsche Bank · Stephanie Dillon

09 / Standards

How we work, and what you can expect.

Governance
Investment decisions are made by the Rosary Capital board, with oversight of process, conflicts and portfolio exposure.
Confidentiality
Founder materials are treated as confidential and shared with third parties only with your permission.
Conflicts of interest
We disclose relevant relationships with portfolio companies, advisers and City institutions before making introductions.
Clear expectations
We give a decision and a reason. Not every company we meet will receive introductions, investment or follow-on funding.

Rosary Capital does not provide investment, legal, tax or regulatory advice. Investing in early-stage companies places capital at risk and may result in the loss of the full amount invested. Regulatory status: see our regulatory disclaimer.

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85 Gresham StreetLondon EC2V 7NQ, United KingdomRosary Capital operates across London, with a particular focus on the City of London and its business community.