Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • BioTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage, Expansion, Later Stage |
Investing | United States |
Oxford Investment Opportunity Network Ltd. (OION Ltd) is an investment firm based at the Oxford Centre for Innovation, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1BY, United Kingdom. Established in 1994, OION Ltd is one of the UK's leading Angel Investment Networks and was recognized as the most active Angel Network in the UK by Beauhurst in 2023. The firm specializes in the debt asset class and focuses on sectors such as IT, TMT, BioTech, HealthTech, Fitness, Medical Devices, and Hospital Services. OION Ltd has expertise in stages ranging from Seed to Startup, Early Stage, Expansion, and Later Stage ventures. The investor platform connects companies seeking investment with a diverse and extensive base of investors. OION Ltd provides opportunities for direct investment through its Angel Network or indirectly via the Oxford Innovation EIS Growth Fund. Investments to date include 102 completed transactions into 86 companies across the UK, emphasizing the firm's strong commitment to foster innovation and business growth. Oxford Innovation Finance, which houses OION Ltd and the Oxford Innovation EIS Growth Fund, offers pre-screened investment opportunities showcasing a rigorously curated portfolio of companies poised for growth. Their EIS fund targets promising UK-based science and technology companies likely to achieve substantial growth. Events such as OION Showcases provide a valuable platform for companies to pitch to potential investors, including experienced angels, EIS Funds, and corporate stakeholders. OION Ltd also engages in follow-on investments and plays a crucial role in the evolving UK start-up ecosystem by offering financial support, expertise, and access to a network of seasoned investors.