Bethnal Green Ventures

Bethnal Green Ventures (BGV) is Europe's leading early-stage tech-for-good venture capital firm, founded in 2012 and based in London, United Kingdom. The firm invests in ambitious, diverse founders using technology to address significant social and environmental challenges with the goal of improving millions of lives. BGV manages £50 million in assets and supports a portfolio of 75 active companies, having made 25 new programme and follow-on investments in 2024 alone. The firm announced a £33 million first close of a new fund, backed by the British Business Bank and Better Society Capital, to back 100 further tech-for-good startups. BGV's flagship Tech for Good Programme provides initial investments of £60,000 for 7% equity. The firm follows on from pre-seed through Series A and Series B for standout companies demonstrating both commercial traction and impact. The portfolio spans health technology, clean technology and sustainability, and education, with a concentration in software solutions that can be scaled globally. BGV leads rounds and takes an active role in each cohort company from the earliest stages. BGV has been a pioneer in demonstrating that commercial returns and positive social impact are not in conflict in the technology sector. The firm's 13-year track record building the UK and European tech-for-good ecosystem has established its programme as one of the most credible early-stage entry points for mission-driven founders. BGV provides not just capital but structured support, peer networks, and access to a growing community of impact-aligned investors, corporates, and public sector partners.