FUSION
For UK space ventures with commercial traction, ready to raise up to £3m in pre-seed or seed investment.
Take the next step towards investment-completion.
Applications for Fusion are now closed. Register your interest to be the first to know when they go live.
Connect with Capital
Refine your investment story, proposition and materials so investors can quickly understand your opportunity, traction and potential.
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Build your investment case
Turn your traction, technology and ambition into a compelling investment proposition that clearly communicates the opportunity to investors.
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Strengthen your raise
Get practical guidance on valuation, cap tables, term sheets and investment strategy, alongside 1:1 support from experienced investors and exited founders.
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Meet the right investors
Build relationships with investors who understand early-stage ventures and get opportunities to put your proposition in front of people with capital to deploy.
Is Fusion right for you?
Discover everything you need to know about the Fusion Programme in this in-depth overview, presented by Ashleigh Dinter.
Why join Fusion?
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Raising investment can feel complex, especially when you're navigating unfamiliar terminology, expectations and processes. Fusion gives you practical guidance on everything from valuation and cap tables to term sheets and investor conversations, helping you approach your raise with greater confidence.
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Work 1:1 with experienced investors, fund managers and entrepreneurial experts to sharpen your investment proposition. You'll challenge your assumptions, strengthen your story and develop a clear approach to the raise ahead.
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Go beyond preparing to raise. Build relationships with investors who understand early-stage ventures and gain opportunities to put your proposition in front of people with capital to deploy.
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You're not raising alone. Work alongside a cohort of ambitious founders on the same investment journey, sharing challenges, feedback and connections. You'll also become part of the wider UK Space Agency Accelerator alumni and investor ecosystem.
Our Criteria
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UK headquartered and operating in the UK businesses, within the space sector or space supply chain.
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Raising, or preparing to raise, pre-seed or seed funding in rounds of up to £3m.
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Have commercial traction and be close to investment-ready, with an intention to raise during or shortly after the programme.
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Have started, or be ready to start, active conversations with investors.
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SEIS or EIS registered, or eligible for SEIS/EIS, is preferred but not essential.
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Must be joining the programme in good faith with the intention of fully engaging and working towards the programme outcomes.
Where are you on your growth journey?
Take our quick self-assessment to find out whether Fusion or Geo is the best fit.
Hear from our founders
“The programme provided an ideal platform to demonstrate our technology and use cases, while accelerating our commercial and strategic development. We advanced pilots in Greece and the UK and secured Letters of Intent exceeding £500,000.”
Prometheus Space Technologies
“The quality of the speakers and organisational staff was very impressive. The friendliness, openness to discussion, help and collaboration were all hugely appreciated.”
Spinning Around
“We’ve learnt to filter out the noise and focus on opportunities that genuinely help our business. We also feel more connected to the space ecosystem, with stronger relationships across founders and investors.”
GyroPlant
FAQs about Fusion
Funding & Costs
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Fusion Connect with Capital helps prepare you to engage effectively with investors but cannot guarantee funding.
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Fusion is fully funded by the UK Space Agency, so there is no cost to participate.
However, we do ask participants to fully engage in the programme.
Eligibility
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Early-stage UK space ventures or supply chain companies with commercial proof of concept, seeking up to £3 million in seed or pre-seed funding, and registered in the UK.
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Your business should have some commercial traction and be preparing to raise seed or pre-seed funding within the programme timeline.
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It is preferred but not required to have SEIS or EIS registration.
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Yes, as the programme is funded by the UK Space Agency and focused on ventures contributing to the UK space ecosystem, as well as having some compulsory in-person elements, this programme is only open to applicants based in the UK.
Programme Format
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You’ll access expert coaching, investor connections, pitch practice, workshops and tailored feedback to help you complete your fundraising process and confidently engage with investors.
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Fusion is a hybrid programme, combining online sessions with key in-person elements. Participants must be based in the UK and able to attend the required in-person sessions for the duration of the programme.
