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October 14, 2026

UK’s first VC fund for refugee founders launches, backed by Atomico

The pilot fund is launching with an initial £300k, aiming to pave the way for a larger £10m vehicle

Martin Coulter

2 min read

A new VC fund dedicated to backing refugee entrepreneurs in the UK has launched with an initial £300k, with plans to invest in up to five startups.

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Martin Coulter

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