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
- 01A clear and important commercial problem
- 02Strong understanding of the customer
- 03Credible founders with relevant insight or experience
- 04A product that can serve regulated or institutional markets
- 05Potential to build meaningful commercial relationships in the City
- 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.
- 01Founder introduction
- 02Initial investment review
- 03Product and market assessment
- 04Introductions to relevant City businesses
- 05Investment decision
- 06Commercial and operational support
- 07Follow-on capital and growth
- 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]
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
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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