Social Tech Trust

Overview

Social Tech Trust is a UK-based venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage technology companies that aim to create a fairer and more regenerative future. The firm focuses on ventures that leverage technology to address social and environmental challenges, ensuring that the benefits of tech are felt throughout society. By supporting these companies, Social Tech Trust seeks to transform lives with technology, fostering a more inclusive and sustainable world. The Trust's investment strategy emphasizes backing high-potential ventures that are at the forefront of making positive change a reality. It operates across various sectors, including health and social care, climate and environment, and financial resilience. The firm provides flexible, founder-first investment tailored to the needs of ventures pursuing scalable social and environmental change. This approach includes offering support through accelerators, innovation challenges, and prizes designed to identify and amplify the positive impact of early-stage tech companies. Since its inception, Social Tech Trust has played a vital role in developing the social tech ecosystem, supporting over 300 social ventures in the UK and providing more than £30 million in funding. The Trust's commitment to equality, inclusion, and empowerment drives its investment philosophy, aiming to ensure that technology serves as a tool for social transformation. By embedding these values into its approach, Social Tech Trust continues to champion the intersection of tech innovation, inclusive investment, and social impact.

Investment Focus

• Equality transformative ventures
• UK-based companies
• Measurable, scalable impact
• Founder-first investment approach
• Flexible equity structures
• Commitment to social and environmental change

Portfolio Companies