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WHY

Why choose Deploy?

Increase allocation to the top 1% of VC funds

Focal is built from within the VC community. We have unique relationships with the top VC funds across the globe, and can deliver those to you.

See a mix of established and emerging managers

Pre-qualified venture funds suited to every LPs preference.

Screen all data points before requesting intros

From fund vintage and IRR to team background, perform your own benchmarking.

TEstimonials

Founders don’t look back after applying

Focal is the YC equivalent of the UK tech ecosystem.

Nicolas Baranowski

Frame

Our inbox went nuts after pitching at demo day. We ended up raising a big Pre-Seed from a selection of VCs and angels, many of whom we met via Focal. Really rate what they've built.

Jonny Plein

YASO

With nothing but an elevator pitch, we were contacted by 10 of the UK’s top VC firms, before we even started fundraising.

Kabalan Gaspard

DataPostie

The program was well-run and organised, and we obtained some amazing angels through the process. We would highly recommend Focal to any founder looking to raise capital in an efficient manner.

Charlie Bullock

Scan.com

Before we entered Focal we had a few thousand pounds committed to our SAFE. A couple of weeks, later we had hundreds of thousands in the SAFE and had found a lead investor for our upcoming Seed round too.

Andy Aitken

Honest Mobile

We felt supported every step of the way. Most importantly the event resulted in fruitful conversations with many investors and interested parties and placed us firmly on the ecosystem map.

Madi A

BOLDR

I can’t recommend Focal to founders enough. They've been amazing at supporting our mission.

Peony Li

Jude

Candidly, I was a little sceptical at first. We were totally blown away. It resulted in loads of VC / angel inbounds and even a couple of potential customers.

Dillon Harindiran

Slipstream

Someone in the startup world recommended I apply to Focal. It was very well run and we ended up raising a £1.3m seed round coming out of it. They also pooled together a load of smaller investors into an SPV which was cool. Definitely worth applying.

Charlotte Bax

Captur

Usually, you'd need to spend weeks to reach so many investors and have cold ears, but Focal helped us cut through the noise in one fell swoop.

Hamish Blythe

Trilo

TEstimonials

It's a no brainer for LPs

The VC ecosystem can be a difficult one to navigate and Focal is right at the centre of it. They are helping LPs and GPs connect and partner up where it makes sense. It is great to be part of their network.

Iyan Unsworth

AXA Venture Partners

As an LP looking for the best GPs to invest in, Focal makes it easy to screen, select, and meet with managers of all stripes. Great use of our time.

Jeffrey Rinvelt

Renaissance Venture Capital

Deploy provides a unique opportunity to meet with great fund managers and the whole Focal team works hard to maximize the benefits of these connections.

Ozge Oz

QNBeyond

Focal offers the opportunity for LPs to meet many high-quality VC managers in an efficient way, therewith adding value to both GPs and LPs.

Menno Rijnsburger

Pacenotes

Frequently asked questions

I have LPs in my network who would be a great addition, what do I do?

We would love to hear from them! Feel free to drop us an email at hq@gofocal.vc

Do you charge me to take part?

Focal is not a placement agent or broker. It’s free to both attend and apply.

How do you seed the network of Limited Partners?

We look for evidence of sophisticated LP, not just net asset value. Having said that, we look for a minimum commitment to venture of £500,000 in the past 5 years and/or evidence of dedicated teams and capital.

How do I receive introductions to LPs?

We showcase all of the data points we collect on GPs to vetted LPs. If an LP is interested in a meeting, you will receive an automated email with contact details to set up a meeting.

How does the fund selection for your Deploy event work?

We expect there to be a huge amount of demand for this event. We want to select a diverse range of high-performing general partners. Applicants will be reviewed by the Focal team and our LP partners.

Limited Partners.

See the world's leading fund managers .

WHAT

Focal Deploy exists to increase your exposure to the world’s best GPs.

We do so by fostering tailored, personal connections through our unprecedented positioning at the epicentre of the VC ecosystem.

WHY

Why choose Deploy?

Increase allocation to the top 1% of VC funds

See a mix of established and emerging managers

Screen all data points before requesting intros

TEstimonials

Founders don’t look back after applying

Focal is the YC equivalent of the UK tech ecosystem.

Our inbox went nuts after pitching at demo day. We ended up raising a big Pre-Seed from a selection of VCs and angels, many of whom we met via Focal. Really rate what they've built.

With nothing but an elevator pitch, we were contacted by 10 of the UK’s top VC firms, before we even started fundraising.

The program was well-run and organised, and we obtained some amazing angels through the process. We would highly recommend Focal to any founder looking to raise capital in an efficient manner.

Before we entered Focal we had a few thousand pounds committed to our SAFE. A couple of weeks, later we had hundreds of thousands in the SAFE and had found a lead investor for our upcoming Seed round too.

We felt supported every step of the way. Most importantly the event resulted in fruitful conversations with many investors and interested parties and placed us firmly on the ecosystem map.

I can’t recommend Focal to founders enough. They've been amazing at supporting our mission.

Candidly, I was a little sceptical at first. We were totally blown away. It resulted in loads of VC / angel inbounds and even a couple of potential customers.

Someone in the startup world recommended I apply to Focal. It was very well run and we ended up raising a £1.3m seed round coming out of it. They also pooled together a load of smaller investors into an SPV which was cool. Definitely worth applying.

Usually, you'd need to spend weeks to reach so many investors and have cold ears, but Focal helped us cut through the noise in one fell swoop.

TEstimonials

It's a no brainer for LPs

The VC ecosystem can be a difficult one to navigate and Focal is right at the centre of it. They are helping LPs and GPs connect and partner up where it makes sense. It is great to be part of their network.

As an LP looking for the best GPs to invest in, Focal makes it easy to screen, select, and meet with managers of all stripes. Great use of our time.

Deploy provides a unique opportunity to meet with great fund managers and the whole Focal team works hard to maximize the benefits of these connections.

Focal offers the opportunity for LPs to meet many high-quality VC managers in an efficient way, therewith adding value to both GPs and LPs.

Just 25% of our LP network who chose to be named

Frequently asked questions

Newsletter

Limited Partners.

See the world's leading fund managers .

WHAT

Focal Deploy exists to increase your exposure to the world’s best GPs.We do so by fostering tailored, personal connections through our unprecedented positioning at the epicentre of the VC ecosystem.

WHY

Why choose Deploy?

Increase allocation to the top 1% of VC funds

See a mix of established and emerging managers

Screen all data points before requesting intros

TEstimonials

Founders don’t look back after applying

Focal is the YC equivalent of the UK tech ecosystem.

Our inbox went nuts after pitching at demo day. We ended up raising a big Pre-Seed from a selection of VCs and angels, many of whom we met via Focal. Really rate what they've built.

With nothing but an elevator pitch, we were contacted by 10 of the UK’s top VC firms, before we even started fundraising.

The program was well-run and organised, and we obtained some amazing angels through the process. We would highly recommend Focal to any founder looking to raise capital in an efficient manner.

Before we entered Focal we had a few thousand pounds committed to our SAFE. A couple of weeks, later we had hundreds of thousands in the SAFE and had found a lead investor for our upcoming Seed round too.

We felt supported every step of the way. Most importantly the event resulted in fruitful conversations with many investors and interested parties and placed us firmly on the ecosystem map.

I can’t recommend Focal to founders enough. They've been amazing at supporting our mission.

Candidly, I was a little sceptical at first. We were totally blown away. It resulted in loads of VC / angel inbounds and even a couple of potential customers.

Someone in the startup world recommended I apply to Focal. It was very well run and we ended up raising a £1.3m seed round coming out of it. They also pooled together a load of smaller investors into an SPV which was cool. Definitely worth applying.

Usually, you'd need to spend weeks to reach so many investors and have cold ears, but Focal helped us cut through the noise in one fell swoop.

TEstimonials

It's a no brainer for LPs

The VC ecosystem can be a difficult one to navigate and Focal is right at the centre of it. They are helping LPs and GPs connect and partner up where it makes sense. It is great to be part of their network.

As an LP looking for the best GPs to invest in, Focal makes it easy to screen, select, and meet with managers of all stripes. Great use of our time.

Deploy provides a unique opportunity to meet with great fund managers and the whole Focal team works hard to maximize the benefits of these connections.

Focal offers the opportunity for LPs to meet many high-quality VC managers in an efficient way, therewith adding value to both GPs and LPs.

Just 25% of our LP network who chose to be named

Frequently asked questions

Newsletter

Focal Deploy exists to increase your exposure to the world’s best GPs.

We do so by fostering tailored, personal connections through our unprecedented positioning at the epicentre of the VC ecosystem.