The Big Exchange
Financial system that helps drive real change to people and the planet, for your future, and for future generations.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | investor investor | €0.0 | round |
£292k Valuation: £8.7m | Seed | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
| USD | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Source: Dealroom estimates
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The Big Exchange represents a strategic initiative to construct a more equitable financial system, co-founded by The Big Issue and a consortium of investment managers including Aberdeen Standard Investments (now Abrdn), Columbia Threadneedle, and AllianceBernstein. The platform officially launched to the public in October 2020, positioning itself as a social and environmental impact investment marketplace. The company's genesis is directly linked to The Big Issue's long-standing mission of tackling poverty and inequality, extending this social purpose into the financial services sector. Spearheading this venture is CEO Jill Jackson, whose background includes extensive experience in the investment and pensions industry.
The business operates as a direct-to-consumer online investment platform, targeting retail investors in the UK who wish to align their financial goals with positive social and environmental outcomes. Its core service provides access to a curated selection of investment funds, each independently assessed and awarded a gold, silver, or bronze medal for its positive impact. This proprietary impact assessment methodology evaluates funds based on their contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring transparency and accountability for investors. Revenue is generated through an annual platform fee, which is a percentage of the assets a customer holds on the platform. This model makes impact investing accessible, with a minimum investment threshold of £25 and a monthly subscription option starting at the same amount.
The platform differentiates itself by focusing exclusively on funds that demonstrate a clear positive impact, rather than simply excluding negative sectors. It serves a growing market of ethically-minded investors who are increasingly demanding that their capital contributes to solving global challenges like climate change, poverty, and social inequality. The Big Exchange (TBF) Limited is an Appointed Representative of RiskSave Technologies Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, providing a regulated framework for its investment offerings.
Keywords: impact investing, ethical finance, sustainable investing, retail investment platform, financial inclusion, social enterprise, ESG, investment funds, financial services, wealth management