The UK's Venture Capital Schemes have channeled nearly £27 billion into 52,000 startups.VCT fundraising reached £882 million in the 2023/24 tax year, while EIS facilitated £1.658 billion and SEIS £175 million in 2020/21.SEIS is designed for very early-stage businesses, while EIS targets medium-sized companies ready to scale.Despite regional disparities, these schemes play a vital role in bridging the funding gap for early-stage businesses in the UK.