A coalition of UK investors — including Entrepreneurs First, Antler and Seedcamp — is calling on the government to introduce a US-style regulatory exemption for small VC funds, arguing the current regulatory regime is stifling a new generation of investors.
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September 28, 2026
VCs push for US-style rules to cut cost of launching UK funds
Atomico, Entrepreneurs First and Seedcamp among campaign’s signatories
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