Cass Entrepreneurship Fund

The Bayes Entrepreneurship Fund, formerly known as the Cass Entrepreneurship Fund, operates as a venture capital entity dedicated to providing equity investments for high-potential, early-stage, revenue-generating UK companies. It concentrates on commercial equity investments, typically ranging from £350,000 to £1,500,000 per company, and offers strategic support alongside capital. The fund's approach focuses on fostering early commercial growth by partnering with ambitious management teams and delivering comprehensive resources.

The fund was initially established in 2010 as the Cass Entrepreneurship Fund, driven by the significant support and vision of Peter Cullum, CBE, a distinguished entrepreneur and alumnus of Bayes Business School. His foundational insight was to cultivate an internal hub that would supply both practical assistance and essential capital to burgeoning businesses and entrepreneurs within the Bayes network and the wider UK early-stage ecosystem. This commitment was renewed with the launch of a new £15 million fund in late 2023 under its current name.

The fund actively partners with ambitious management teams of early-stage UK companies poised for scalable market opportunities. Beyond financial backing, it extends non-financial, board-level guidance, offers access to the extensive Bayes Business School network, including talent and alumni connections, and provides mentorship. Its overarching vision is to empower these high-growth ventures by equipping them with the necessary resources and expertise to realize their market potential and achieve sustained success.