Osney Capital's new £50m cybersecurity fund targets UK digital defences
Funding | Apr 07, 2025 | UK Tech Funding
VC firm Osney Capital has launched a new £50 million cybersecurity investment fund, part-funded by the British Business Bank, to enhance the UK's cybersecurity defences. The fund aims to invest in 30 companies at the seed and pre-seed stage, with investments ranging from £250,000 to £2.5 million, and will also provide follow-on investments up to Series A. The UK cybersecurity sector, which generated £13.2 billion in revenue last year, is under pressure from new legislation requiring IT firms to bolster their defences against cyber threats. Osney Capital's fund is designed to support the next generation of UK cyber founders in building globally significant companies. The fund has also received backing from IronGate Capital Advisors and East X Ventures, reinforcing the UK's position as a responsible cyber power.
Sectors
- Venture Capital & Private Equity
- Cybersecurity
- Information Technology
Geography
- United Kingdom – The fund is primarily focused on boosting cybersecurity within UK companies and is backed by UK entities.
Industry
- Venture Capital & Private Equity – The article discusses the launch of a new venture capital fund aimed at investing in cybersecurity companies.
- Cybersecurity – The focus of the investment is on cybersecurity, a sector highlighted for its growing importance and revenue generation in the UK.
- Information Technology – The fund supports IT firms, particularly those involved in cybersecurity, to enhance their digital defences.
Financials
- £50 million – Total fund size for the cybersecurity investment.
- £250,000 to £2.5 million – Investment range per company at seed and pre-seed stage.
- £13.2 billion – Revenue generated by the UK cybersecurity sector since last year.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osney Capital | Private Equity Firm | Company | VC firm launching the £50m cybersecurity fund. |
| British Business Bank | Investor | Company | State-backed bank providing funding and investment. |
| IronGate Capital Advisors | Investor | Company | One of the investors backing Osney Capital's fund. |
| East X Ventures | Investor | Company | Another investor supporting the cybersecurity fund. |
| Joshua Walter | Partner | Person | Partner at Osney Capital involved in the fund's mission. |
| Christine Hockley | Managing Director and Co-Head of Funds | Person | Representative of British Business Bank, involved in supporting the fund. |