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April 1, 2026

UK pension providers back £200m fund aimed at supercharging homegrown startups

Ministers cheer landmark deal to unlock capital for fast-growing companies

Tom Nugent

2 min read

The British Growth Partnership has raised £200m, backed by a group of UK pension funds to invest in British VC funds. 

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Tom Nugent

Tom Nugent is Sifted’s managing editor. He covers robotics, chips and university spinouts. Follow him on X and LinkedIn

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