Symvan Capital Recognised as Finalist in Prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards

London, UK – July 2025 — Symvan Capital has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Investor of the Year category at the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, a recognition that highlights the firm’s significant contribution to the UK’s entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem.

Often dubbed “The Grammys of Entrepreneurship,” the awards programme celebrates stories of innovation, resilience, and growth from across the UK. This year’s shortlist features over 800 entrepreneurs representing every corner of the nation and spanning more than 20 award categories.

The achievements of this year’s finalists speak for themselves:

• Collectively employing over 25,000 people across the UK
• Anticipating the creation of 9,000+ new jobs in the coming year
• Generating a combined turnover of £2.25 billion
• Operating businesses with an average age of six years

Kealan Doyle, CEO of Symvan Capital, commented on the nomination:

“We’re delighted to be named a finalist — it’s a real honour to be recognised alongside some of the UK’s most innovative and ambitious investors. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our team and our commitment to driving UK tech innovation through venture capital and high-impact EIS/SEIS investments. At the heart of what we do is a belief in supporting founders not just with funding, but with the practical advice, strategic guidance, and industry connections they need during the moments that matter most.”

The awards are backed by Allica Bank, known for its unwavering support of established SMEs throughout the UK.

Conrad Ford, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Allica, said:

“At Allica, we’re consistently inspired by the energy and strength of UK SMEs. This year’s finalists – from early-stage start-ups to established and family businesses – represent a vital force in the British economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and making a real difference in their communities. We’re proud to support the Great British Entrepreneur Awards for the third year in a row, recognising these outstanding business leaders who are not only demonstrating resilience in a challenging business environment but are paving the way for future entrepreneurs to follow.”

Frankie James, founder of the awards, shared:

“We’re so proud to reveal this year’s shortlist, a truly remarkable group of founders who are changing lives and transforming industries. The quality of entries gets stronger every year, and it’s clear that the entrepreneurial spirit in the UK is more alive than ever. Many of our finalists go on to become household names, and we can’t wait to watch what this year’s cohort achieves next.”

The winners will be revealed on Monday, November 17th, 2025, at an exclusive ceremony hosted at London’s Grosvenor House, where over 1,500 attendees — including entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders — will gather to honour entrepreneurial excellence.

The Great British Entrepreneur Awards is made possible thanks to the support of its national and regional partners, including: Allica Bank, ADHD 360, Airwallex, Caudwell Children, Channel Funnels, de Novo Solutions, EliteBusinessLive, FundOnion, Great Influence, Join Talent, Mettryx, Quidos, Randal Charitable Foundation, ScoreApp, UBS Wealth Management and Vestd.