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Calculus Capital

Calculus Capital

United Kingdom

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About

Calculus Capital, founded in 1999 by John Glencross and Susan McDonald, is a UK-based venture capital firm focusing on Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCT). The firm invests in early-stage companies in high-growth sectors such as technology, healthcare, and entertainment. The Calculus VCT offers a diversified portfolio of 30-40 UK companies, providing development and scale-up capital. Investors benefit from tax-efficient opportunities, including 30% income tax relief and tax-free capital gains and dividends if shares are held for at least five years. The Calculus EIS Fund targets Knowledge Intensive Companies, offering similar tax benefits and aiming for a return of £2 for every £1 invested. Calculus Capital is known for its strategic, hands-on approach, supporting companies with strong business models and significant growth potential. The firm's experienced team from leading financial institutions ensures robust support and guidance, contributing to successful exits like those to Microsoft and SAP.

Details

Average check

$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M
$3M-$10M

Round

Seed
Series A
Series B
Series C+
Venture Round

Previous Investments

Advertising & Marketing
Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
B2B
Biotech
Communications & Messaging
Data & Analytics
E-commerce & Retail
Education
Energy & Utilities
Fintech & Financial services
Food & Beverage
Gaming
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
HR & Recruitment
HR & Recruitment
Legal & Professional services
Lifestyle
Media, Events & Entertainment
Other
Pharma
Security & Privacy
Social media
Software & Apps
Sports & Fitness
Transportation & Mobility

Geo focus

Europe

Highlights

$1.1M

Historical average check

$16.5M

Historical max check

September 2024

Last investment date

64

Investments

Software & Apps

Fintech & Financial services

AI & Deep Tech

Healthtech & Wellness

Biotech

Education

Other

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Website

calculuscapital.com

Email

info@calculuscapital.com

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