Sara Kathleen Gordon is the General Manager at ZOE, where she works with ambitious companies to position their business for growth through deep insights and quantitative data. As an angel investor, she has invested in Dishpatch, Roleshare, The Joy Club, and Gwella. With hands-on experience in delivering creative strategy and commercial results, she thrives in execution across various marketing functions.

Sara Gordon

Charles Delingpole

Stackfix

Ascendx Cloud

Ploy

Andrew Robb, a significant figure in angel investing, has made a notable impact on the startup landscape with strategic investments in various innovative ventures. With a profound connection to marketplaces, Robb has supported and invested in a range of startups, including GetHarley and Super Payments.

Andrew Robb

Alice Bentinck

Sarah Matlock is the founder and a maturation coach specializing in menstrual cycle awareness, cyclical living, breathwork, and meditation. She is also an angel investor with known investments in Fungi Alert, ImproveWell, Good Life Sorted, Particity, and Buy Me Once. Sarah holds an MChem and a PGCE in Secondary Science - Chemistry.

Sarah Matlock

Angel investor with extensive experience in the health and technology sectors, specialising in investments that promote sustainability. With a proven track record of growing businesses from startup to £5m and managing larger enterprises with over 2,000 employees, they bring invaluable expertise in scaling operations and product development. Their focus areas include health, technology, healthtech, wellness, and greentech, making them a strategic partner for founders seeking to create impactful and profitable ventures.

James Kraft

Julia Baldet serves as a private equity associate at BC Partners, a leading investment firm. In addition to her role at BC Partners, she is also an active angel investor, focusing her investments in the luxury, consumer, and tech sectors.

Angel investor with a focus on the jewellery, B2C, e-commerce, and sustainability sectors. Known for investing in Kimai, a fine jewellery brand that creates delicate designs using lab-grown diamonds and 18k recycled gold. Brings valuable insights into sustainable practices and ethical sourcing, offering founders not just capital but also expertise in building a responsible brand.

Julia Baldet

Eda Leka serves as a Venture Partner, Advisor, and Angel Investor, leveraging her vast experience from her previous role on the management board of Hellofresh UK. She also holds an MBA from MIT Sloan, adding to her impressive credentials in the business field.

Angel investor with extensive experience in consumer products, B2C tech, and eCommerce scale-ups. Focuses on growth-stage businesses across sectors including EdTech, BioTech, Climate Tech, and HR Tech. Notable portfolio companies include CodeFirstGirls, Ensilitech, and DeepPlanet. Offers strategic guidance in team structuring, operational scaling, and high-growth strategy implementation, leveraging a strong managerial background and entrepreneurial mindset.

B2C & Retail Advisor | Angel Investor |Ex- Hellofresh  UK Management Board | MIT Sloan MBA

Eda Leka

Srin Madipalli is the Co-Founder of People & Robots, a venture studio and consultancy for AI. He is a former CEO and co-founder of Accomable, which was acquired by Airbnb in 2017, and is also an active angel investor in companies such as Dendra Systems, Infogrid, Litify, Oxwash, and Robin AI. Srin has a background as a geneticist turned corporate lawyer and holds an MBA, having taught himself to code to build prototype web apps.

Srin Madipalli

Richard Bednarek is a partner and an angel investor in early stage UK companies, with experience in leading or participating in syndicates across various sectors. He has served as a non-executive director or adviser on the boards of several companies, including known investments such as Cytox, e.fundamentals, and Fidelity Health. With over 20 years of management consulting experience at top executive and board levels, he is also a member of several clubs and networks of business angels.

Richard Bednarek

James L. is the Co-Founder and General Counsel of the sports data business Mustard Systems. He is also an angel investor in various early-stage businesses, with known investments including Ably, Attest, Blink, Finlegal, Impala, Landscape, Patch, Penfold, and Ubio. Additionally, he has served as a non-executive director, board observer, and mentor for several companies, including Gambit Research, Transatlantic Entertainment, and Euston Capital.

James Lester

Saloni Bhojwani serves as an angel investor for Alma Angels. In this role, she provides financial backing for startups and entrepreneurs, offering capital for business expansion and development.

Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for supporting early-stage startups, they bring valuable expertise in scaling operations and strategic planning. Their approach includes active involvement in mentoring founders, leveraging a robust network to facilitate growth opportunities.

Saloni Bhojwani

Jana Hecker serves in the capacity of an investor.

Jana Hecker

Mark Ransford serves as an investor in the fintech sector.

Angel investor specialising in fintech, with a focus on pre-seed, seed, and occasionally Series A investments across the UK and Europe. Known for their fast processing and strong recency bias, they bring specialised expertise to founders seeking investment. Their unique value lies in their ability to provide strategic insights and connections within the fintech sector, enhancing the potential for growth and success.

Mark Ransford

Incredible

Damisa

Zango

Low Observable Technology

Conveyd

Angel investor with a strong focus on foodtech, wellness, e-commerce, and sustainability sectors. With a portfolio of over 100 investments, including notable companies such as Valerie, Citizens of Soil, and Tribe, they bring extensive experience from previously launching the Seed Fund at Active Partners and operating at successful startups like Weezy and Deliveroo. Their expertise not only provides capital but also valuable insights and connections to help founders navigate the early stages of their ventures.

Nick Green

Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for investing in early-stage startups, they bring extensive industry expertise and a robust network of connections to support founders. Their approach emphasises strategic guidance and operational support, helping entrepreneurs navigate challenges and accelerate growth.

Ersilia Molnar

Matt Hicks is the Co-Founder of Recorder, a software for commercial insurance broking. He is a proven start-up operator with a strong track record in leading global expansion of high-growth technology companies backed by tier 1 investors and is known as an angel investor in Codat, Notpla, and Recycling Technologies.

Matthew Hicks

Chris Adelsbach

Capsa AI

Low Observable Technology (LO:TECH)

Alfa

CommuterClub

Nicole Junkermann is an international entrepreneur and investor, and founder of NJF Holdings. As a member of the Board of Trustees, she oversees a diverse investment portfolio through NJF Capital, which includes notable companies such as Owkin, Bolt, Rippling, and Cambrian Biopharma. Nicole is currently exploring opportunities across AgriTech and FoodTech while bringing her unique perspective to help visionary founders build successful early-stage enterprises.

Nicole Junkermann

David Cleevely

Henry de Zoete holds a prominent role as an adviser to the Prime Minister on Artificial Intelligence. He is also an accomplished entrepreneur, having successfully exited a startup, and an angel investor. De Zoete's portfolio includes a Non-Executive Directorship (NED) role at the Cabinet Office, Oak National Academy, and Hornby PLC. He also has experience with Look After My Bills, a company that was part of the Y Combinator's winter 2018 batch.

A seasoned business angel with a robust investment portfolio comprising over 100 startups, primarily at the pre-seed and seed stages, including notable companies such as Organise, Zbiotics, and Cliff.ai. With a keen focus on sectors such as AI, biotech, fintech, edtech, healthtech, greentech, SaaS, wellness, foodtech, and data, this investor brings not only capital but also valuable insights and connections to founders. Their extensive experience in nurturing early-stage ventures positions them as a strategic partner for startups aiming for growth and innovation.

Adviser to the Prime Minister on AI, exited founder, angel investor, NED (Cabinet Office, Oak National Academy & Hornby PLC), formerly Look After My Bills YC W18

Henry de Zoete

Grace Cassy is the Co-Founder at CyLon and an angel investor in deep tech, with investments in Immersive Labs, Tessian, SlashID, Utila, Treeconomy, and Spexi. She has worked with some of the world's leading companies across cyber security, IoT, food tech, robotics, and data analytics. Prior to her current role, she spent 10 years as a UK diplomat, including serving as Foreign Policy private secretary to PM Blair.

Grace Cassy

Hailey Eustace holds a multifaceted role in the entrepreneurial and investment sectors. She is the founder of Deeptech Comms and Commplicated, and an active angel investor with Alma Angels. In addition to these roles, she also serves as a Venture Capital Scout. Eustace offers fractional Chief Marketing Officer services and business advisory services, with a particular focus on machine learning and deep tech sectors. 

Her expertise extends to investor relations, fundraising, and the development of both digital and marketing strategies. She is also involved in angel investing and offers business advising. Eustace is a member of several advisory boards and is adept at crisis management. 

In the realm of branding, she specializes in establishing identity for early-stage startups, and.

Angel investor specialising in early-stage deeptech and healthtech investments, particularly in femtech. With a strong background in strategic communications for startups and VCs, they offer valuable insights beyond capital. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as PHINXT Robotics, Climate Aligned, and Wild.AI. They are actively involved in mentoring and advising through organisations like Founders @ Cambridge and Deeptech Labs, providing founders with essential guidance and connections in the industry.

Hailey Eustace

David Rowan, the founding Editor-in-chief of WIRED’s UK edition from 2008 to 2017, is an accomplished speaker and investor in the tech sector. He has given over 600 keynote speeches and invests his earnings into early-stage tech startups. His portfolio includes over 80 companies, such as Improbable, Grammarly, Unbabel, Maven Clinic, and Onfido.

Rowan also manages the VOYAGERS Climate-Tech and Health-Tech Funds and offers advisory services to founders on brand storytelling. He is the author of the Amazon #1 Business Best-seller “Non-Bullshit Innovation: Radical Ideas from the World’s Smartest Minds”, a book that explores bold corporate innovation in response to technology.

David Rowan

Climate X

Emmanuelle Brizay is an investor and entrepreneur with a focus on supporting fellow founders in the fintech, pharma, and retail sectors. As an angel investor, she has made known investments in companies such as Ascendance Flight Technologies, Big Mamma, and Clever Cards. Emmanuelle is passionate about meeting innovative individuals and specializes in retail, business development, investment, finance, strategy, and consulting.

Emmanuelle Brizay

Stephen Bullock is a Non Exec Director and a successful entrepreneur who founded and exited a leading International Marketing Communications agency in the Pharma sector. As an angel investor and consultant, he has made over 35 investments since 2001, focusing on technology-powered businesses, including notable companies like Audiense, Autologyx, and ByBox. He has a strong interest in Digital Media, AdTech, SaaS, and B2B services, and takes an active role in his portfolio companies through Board positions and consultancy input.

Stephen Bullock

Hammer Missions

Yi Luo is the CEO and Co-founder of Eunice, an AI fintech company focused on solving B2B challenges in the digital asset space. As an angel investor, she has invested in over 40 early-stage technology startups, including Qogita, BondAval, Hook, and Levity. Yi has been recognized in various lists, such as The Women in FinTech Powerlist 2024 and Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2021.

Yi Luo

Angel Investors East Of England

Hermann Hauser

Oxford Ionics

Angel investor with a strong background as a technical and strategic COO, now dedicated to angel investing and non-executive director roles. With substantial board-level experience in both public and private companies, particularly during high growth phases from start-up to IPO, they bring valuable insights to founders in the technology and life science sectors. Their expertise spans biotech and healthtech, offering not only financial support but also strategic guidance and operational acumen to help scale innovative ventures.

Jim Warwick

Angel investor with a strong focus on AI, cybersecurity, software, and healthtech. With a portfolio of approximately 25 companies, he has successfully exited investments in Arachnys and Audio Analytic, and continues to support innovative ventures such as Cambridge GAN Devices, Myrtle Software, and Cybersmart. His extensive experience as an executive chairman and founder, coupled with a passion for entrepreneurship and emerging technology, enables him to offer valuable insights and connections to founders seeking to scale their businesses.

Robert Marshall

David Ford is a life sciences angel investor and currently serves as a Non Executive Director at Foresight VCT plc. He has 25 years of experience in global asset management across a range of asset classes, both equity and fixed income, and is known for his investment in Monument Therapeutics.

David Ford

Monument Therapeutics

Dr Jonathan Milner

Nick Beighton is a Non Executive Director and an angel investor known for his leadership in e-commerce and digital business. He has served as the CEO of ASOS and Matches Fashion, and currently chairs Secret Sales. Beighton is mission-led and passionate about using culture, technology, and logistics to innovate in the industry, with a known investment in Reboxed.

Nick Beighton

Reboxed

Paul Forster is an investor known for his investments in Purple Dot Technologies and Stackfix. As an angel investor, he focuses on supporting innovative companies in their growth stages.

Paul Forster

Purple Dot Technologies

Prashant Shah is the Chairman and CEO of o2h Discovery, where he focuses on seeding new ideas in life-science and technology. As an angel investor, he has a portfolio of almost 50 companies, including Allfocal Optics. He is also the co-CEO/co-founder of the o2h group, which has a footprint in the UK, USA, and India, and has led the design and execution of the Mill SciTech Park in Cambridge, UK.

Prashant Shah

Allfocal Optics

Steve Young is the Chairperson and an Emeritus Professor of Information Engineering at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. He is an angel investor in Inephany and has made significant contributions to artificial intelligence and machine learning, particularly in speech and language processing for conversational agents.

Professor Steve Young

Inephany

Siddhant Jayakumar is the Founder and CEO of Finster AI, where he aims to accelerate processes at financial institutions. He is also an angel investor in Sable Bio. Previously, he spent 7 years at DeepMind working on various aspects of AI and Deep Learning, and has experience from Cambridge and UCL, as well as tech roles at Morgan Stanley, Speech Recognition at Cambridge, and the Learning Games Network in Boston.

Siddhant Jayakumar

Sable Bio

Stan Boland

Exciting Instruments

Stephen Bunting is an angel investor with over 35 years in Life Science Venture Capital. He is known for his investments in axitech, Fanbytes, FE Fundinfo, Nested, Rentify, and Vyne.

Tim Bunting

Tony Purnell is a Visiting Professor at the Cambridge University Engineering Department. He is also a non-executive at Aviation Impact Accelerator and an angel investor known for his investment in FLIT.

Tony Purnell

FLIT

Angel investor dedicated to enhancing education in Central and Eastern Europe, with nearly a decade of experience at the intersection of secondary schooling, student-centric educational services, and ed-tech/AI. Known for investing in innovative ventures within the education, ed-tech, AI, and creative arts sectors, their portfolio includes Correcto, an AI-powered SaaS platform that improves language and writing accuracy. With advanced studies from the University of Cambridge and UCL, they offer valuable insights and connections to founders seeking to transform educational landscapes.

University of Cambridge

Adam M.

Angel investor with a strong background in football and entrepreneurship, focusing on sectors such as youth development, sports business, edtech, wellness, and media. Notable investments include VisionaryAthletes, EM Wealth, Emblem, and Marcondes Freekicks. Beyond capital, he offers unique insights into the sports industry and a commitment to mentoring founders, leveraging his extensive experience and network to foster growth and innovation.

Emiliano Marcondes

Angel investor with a strong focus on fintech, financial services, retail, high tech, manufacturing, SaaS, and software sectors. Notable investment includes Gretel, a platform dedicated to reuniting individuals with lost funds. Brings valuable expertise in digital transformation and a commitment to fostering a culture of belief, commitment, and discipline, offering founders not just capital but also strategic guidance and a customer-centric approach to business growth.

VP UKI @ OSF Digital | Seed Investor, Business Scaler

Garry Larner

George Johnston is a UK-based business angel with a strong focus on impact-driven entrepreneurship and sustainability. He has invested early-stage in notable startups such as Bolt, what3words, and Grind, primarily within the technology and sustainability sectors. With extensive experience in founding companies, raising venture capital, and advising regional leaders, he offers valuable insights and connections to founders seeking to grow their ventures in exponential technology ecosystems.

George J.

Angel investor with a strong focus on healthcare, technology, and emerging markets. He supports early-stage startups, particularly in health-tech and AI, and has invested in notable companies such as Shoptreo, Entangl, Propaya, Corgi, and Taxo. Beyond capital, he offers valuable mentorship and strategic guidance, leveraging his expertise in medical education and healthcare management to help founders refine their business models and market strategies.

Ikechukwu Okoh

James Viggers, an engineer and former investment banker, now dedicates his time to angel investing and non-executive director roles within the deep tech sector. He is an active member of Cambridge Angels and focuses his investments on early-stage companies that possess strong and defensible intellectual property, particularly in the fields of robotics, manufacturing, medical devices, and materials science.

Viggers' portfolio of angel investments includes Radiant Matter, Altered Carbon, Figaro, Forefront RF, HubBox, Dressipi, Silveray, Nova Pangaea Technologies, Heartfelt Technologies, Myrtle.ai, Dogtooth Technologies, The IDCo, Kasko, and Superscript.

He currently holds the position of Chairman at Heartfelt Technologies and served as a.

Angel investor with a background in engineering and investment banking, now specialising in the deep tech sector. He focuses on early-stage companies with strong and defensible intellectual property, particularly in robotics, manufacturing, medical devices, and materials science. His notable investments include Cambridge Nucleomics, RiskTech, and Heartfelt Technologies, among others. In addition to capital, he offers valuable insights and strategic guidance as a non-executive director and mentor, leveraging his extensive experience in the industry.

James Viggers

Jiahao Huang serves as an angel investor at Alma Angels, a venture capital firm. His role involves providing capital for startups, typically in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity.

Angel investor with broad interests in science and technology-based companies, including notable investments in Motics, yhangry, OKKO Health, Wild.AI, Nothing.tech, and Future Planet Capital. Specialises in sectors such as healthtech, greentech, foodtech, wellness, and sustainability. Beyond capital, he offers valuable insights and connections within these industries, making him a strategic partner for founders seeking to innovate and scale their ventures.

Co-founder and CFO at Nuclera

Jiahao Huang

Nick Kouma, Mike Howard, and an additional mutual connection are all involved in various business ventures, including acting as investors, business acquirers, mentors, and facilitators. They specialize in 'Growth by Acquisition'. Jon Mell also plays a significant role in this group as an Angel Investor.

Angel investor with extensive experience in global SaaS operations, particularly within software and wearable technology sectors. Known for leading transformations in customer success and sales, he has a proven track record in enhancing Net Revenue Retention and driving adoption at scale. His portfolio includes investments in spacebands, a company dedicated to creating software and wearable technology for safer workplaces. He offers valuable expertise in team integration, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration, making him a strategic partner for founders seeking to scale their businesses.

VP of Sales and Customer Success | Driving Revenue Growth

Jon Mell

Angel investor with a strong focus on HR Technology, Employee Engagement, and Wellness sectors. Currently invested in Perkbox, a leading provider of employee engagement solutions, he brings nearly six years of expertise in designing science and technology-driven people strategies tailored to unique organisational needs. His commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace cultures, alongside a passion for behavioural psychology and recognition, positions him as a valuable partner for founders seeking not just capital, but strategic guidance in transforming their HR practices.

Engage-Recognise-Reward your people with Perkbox | People Centric | DE&I Champion | Wellbeing Advocate

Madalena Ciccone

Angel investor with over 20 years of experience in education and social impact. Focuses on investments in education technology and sustainability, with a notable portfolio company being Znotes, which promotes equitable access to education. Brings valuable expertise in careers education, alumni relations, and young leadership development, alongside connections within esteemed educational institutions, enhancing the support offered to founders beyond capital.

Award-winning Global Educator | Mother | Author | Governor | Investor: Empowering UN SDGs, Shaping Futures

Melissa Lee

Michael Kent is a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive experience in the payments, banking, and fintech sectors. He is the founder of Azimo, a digital money transfer service which was sold to Papaya Global, and Tandem Bank. Kent also established Small World Financial Services, which was later acquired by Equistone Partners. With a proven track record in startups, scale-ups, mergers and acquisitions, business transformation and exits, Kent has made significant contributions in both blue chip and high growth private equity-backed environments. He has also served as a founder and advisor. Kent's education includes degrees from INSEAD and Cambridge University, and he has a background in corporate development and tech strategy consulting. As a serial fintech entrepreneur, investor, non-exec.

Angel investor with extensive experience in the fintech sector, having made over 50 investments in the last 15 years. His notable portfolio includes companies such as BitPesa, Comply Advantage, and YoYo Wallet, reflecting a strong focus on areas such as blockchain, AI, SME lending, and open banking. With a proven track record as a founder and advisor in startups and scale-ups, he offers invaluable insights into business transformation and strategic growth, making him a valuable partner for founders seeking not just capital but also strategic guidance.

Michael Kent

Angel investor with extensive experience in digital, sports, entertainment, i-gaming, and e-commerce sectors. Known for founding Snack Media Ltd, which grew to over 100 million monthly visitors before a successful exit in 2022. Offers valuable insights into business growth, leveraging technology and fan engagement to drive revenue and profits, while providing strategic guidance to founders seeking to scale their ventures.

Investor & Entrepreneur

Niall Coen

Phil McSweeney is a seasoned startup advisor, specializing in helping founders secure investment and scale their businesses. He leverages his experience as an angel investor to help entrepreneurs understand the investor mindset, a critical skill for those seeking to raise pre-seed, seed, and series A funding. His company, AngelThink, established in August 2022, provides comprehensive advice on all aspects of investor relationships, including brand building, storytelling, and fundraising strategies.

McSweeney is also the author of a book titled 'AngelThink,' published in October 2022, which serves as a guide for founders on business angels. The book is available in paperback and Kindle formats through various online platforms.

Beyond his work with AngelThink, McSweeney is deeply committed.

Angel investor with over 17 years of experience in the healthcare and digital technologies sectors, particularly in healthtech. Known for his role as Executive Chair and now Investor Director at Patientsource, he offers strategic direction and governance support, along with expertise in fundraising, procurement, and bid development. He actively mentors founders, focusing on their growth aspirations, accountability, and building exceptional teams to drive success.

Executive Chair - PatientSource Ltd l Founder - AngelThink l Startup Adviser/Mentor/Coach l Author - 'AngelThink'  l Tech Angel.

Phil McSweeney

Angel investor with a strong focus on healthtech, wellness, edtech, fintech, media, and SaaS sectors. Their notable portfolio includes companies such as Hyperface, Kuku FM, and Even Healthcare. Beyond capital investment, they offer valuable insights and connections to founders, enhancing their growth potential and strategic direction.

Prakhar J.

Steve Cant is the Founder and Managing Director of Sun Smart UK Limited, a company specializing in solar energy solutions. The company prides itself on providing professional, educational, and enjoyable experiences for clients, with solutions designed and installed by certified professionals. The team also offers technical support as needed.

Sun Smart UK Limited assists clients who are keen on reducing their electricity costs or lowering their carbon footprint. The company handles the analysis and identification of electricity energy problems, and designs and builds solar energy generators and energy storage systems to address these issues. 

Their services cater to a wide range of clients including commercial businesses, agricultural organisations, homeowners, and those with 'Listed' property or situated within conservation areas. 

Sun Smart UK Limited comprises a growing team of international electrical.

Angel investor with a focus on solar energy, energy storage, and sustainability. Known for investments in Q CELLS and SunSynk, they bring valuable expertise in the greentech sector. With a commitment to ethical practices and high standards, they offer founders not only capital but also access to a network of international electrical engineers and technical support, ensuring solutions are designed and installed by certified professionals.

Solar Energy Solution Provider

Steve Cant

Angel investor with a focus on community-driven technology ventures. Invests in companies such as Ground Truth Intelligence, Another Block, and Maeving, believing that community-oriented businesses are more resilient and capable of achieving sustainable growth. Beyond capital, he offers expertise in designing and building thriving communities, helping founders enhance engagement and align their organisational goals with community needs.

Community Strategist: Helping founders + marketing leaders harness the power of community for purpose and profit. 
Also: Bunch Podcast Host, Angel investor + Speaker

Clare Sutcliffe

Angel investor with a strong background in technology and innovation, specialising in sectors such as software and data. With expertise in patents and intellectual property, they offer valuable insights into the commercialisation of inventions. Their academic background in language, literature, and medieval studies adds a unique perspective to their investment approach, making them a well-rounded partner for founders seeking not just capital, but also strategic guidance in navigating complex markets, particularly in exporting technology to the Far East and the USA.

Anthony Harris

Angel investor with 25 years of extensive business and technical experience, specialising in information technology, internet services, marketing, and advertising. Recognised as an authority in computing and market strategy, he offers invaluable insights to founders seeking investment. Recently relocated to the UK, he serves on the advisory boards of numerous private companies, providing strategic guidance and fostering connections within the industry.

Millionaire,  Serial  Entrepreneur and Angel Investor cj@theinvestorman.com LION

Charles John Wilson

Cherry Swayne plays a crucial role in the climate technology sector, guiding startups in building efficient teams. She serves as a domain expert for Carbon13 and is also an active angel investor. Beyond her investment activities, she organizes the 'Working in Sustainable Technology Meetup' and the 'Climate Tech Pioneers Community'. Furthermore, she shares her insights and expertise as a podcast host and speaker on climate issues.

Angel investor with a focus on ClimateTech, Greentech, HRtech, and Sustainability sectors. Specialises in helping start-ups attract and retain talented, mission-aligned individuals, leveraging a robust network of skilled professionals eager to contribute to innovative ventures. Offers comprehensive recruitment support, including role definition, marketing campaign creation, and an inclusive hiring process, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for new team members.

Helping ClimateTech Start-Ups Hire & Scale🌳| Carbon13 Domain Expert 🚀 | Angel Investor | Organiser of the Working in Sustainable Technology Meetup & Positive Impact Tech Founders Group | Podcast Host & Climate Speaker

Cherry Swayne

Angel investor with extensive experience in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, including roles in big pharma, biotech, government, and hospitals. Focuses on making private investments in biotechnology, healthcare service companies, and property both in the UK and overseas, particularly interested in start-ups requiring capital and non-executive input. Brings valuable expertise in defining and implementing successful solutions to critical business problems, including strategy, organisational design, and change management.

Working on the important things in life!

Dr Penny Woods

Angel investor with extensive experience in commercialising nanomaterials within the consumer electronics and healthcare sectors. Focuses on early-stage technology businesses, leveraging a proven track record of raising over £40M in venture capital. Known for building strong teams and providing valuable insights and connections to drive significant growth and commercial success.

Eric Mayes

Angel investor with extensive expertise in sustainability, e-commerce, luxury brands, and emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning. Known for integrating sustainability into brand equity growth, they offer valuable insights into brand strategy, organisational change, and procurement. Beyond capital investment, they provide founders with strategic guidance through collaborative workshops and a deep understanding of behavioural psychology, enhancing team dynamics and leadership in innovative business environments.

VP Global Marketing and Brand | Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership | MSc Brand Leadership | BA Honours Psychology

Erika Mizun-Moller

Angel investor with expertise in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Focuses on early-stage investments within integrated drug discovery, leveraging a strong background in scientific excellence and strategic collaboration. Offers valuable insights and connections to founders, particularly in the areas of drug discovery, DMPK, and pharmacology, enhancing their potential for success in the healthtech sector.

SVP Business Development | MBA, Life Sciences, Personalized Medicine

Felix von Haniel

Angel investor with extensive experience in the insurance sector, specialising in North American Liability and UK SME professional indemnity and directors' and officers' liability. Focused on investments in insurance, liability, professional indemnity, cars, and insurtech. Brings unique value to founders through his client-facing business development expertise and a commitment to enhancing clients' knowledge through tailored training sessions.

Gary Green

Johnny Wake is an angel investor with a diverse portfolio. His primary focus is on the med-tech, renewables, and ag-tech sectors, but he also invests in other industries.

Johnny Wake DL, ARAgS, FRASE, BA Hons (1st class), MBBS (Merit) is a seasoned business angel with a focus on med-tech, renewables, and ag-tech, while also exploring opportunities in other sectors. As the Managing Partner of Courteenhall Farms and a prominent figure in sustainable agriculture, he brings invaluable expertise in native breed conservation farming, regenerative practices, and renewable energy. With a track record of accolades including the British Farming Awards Sustainable Farmer of 2024 and the Royal Agricultural Society's Bledisloe Medal in 2023, Johnny offers founders not only capital but also strategic insights and connections within the rural and environmental sectors.

Managing Partner at Courteenhall Farms

Johnny Wake

Angel investor with extensive experience in product development, specialising in AI and machine learning. Focuses on investments in the data analytics sector, leveraging expertise in image, video, and text analysis, as well as predictive analytics and data modelling. With a proven track record of creating successful products for major companies such as Amazon, BBC, and Oracle Advertising, he offers valuable insights and strategic guidance to founders seeking to innovate in the software space.

Mark Rogers

Angel investor specialising in the technology sector, with a strong focus on software investments. As a member of Cambridge Angels, they offer not only financial backing but also valuable mentoring and consulting to founders, leveraging their extensive industry knowledge and connections. Their expertise is particularly beneficial for startups looking to navigate the complexities of the tech landscape.

Nick Balon

Nick Waller is the founder of Enzo Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund primarily focused on investing in Southern European Regions. The firm is committed to collaborating with the newest generation of founders to build companies that embody the spirit of their times. In his role as Operating Partner, Waller plays a crucial role in identifying and investing in early-stage ventures through his extensive start-up network. His work involves recruitment, talent and people management, and investment.

Angel investor with expertise in technology, AI, HRtech, software, and automation. Focuses on supporting startups alongside leading VCs, providing not only financial backing but also go-to-market advisory to drive significant revenue growth. With a proven track record in enhancing hiring processes through tech-enabled solutions, they are well-positioned to assist founders in scaling their businesses effectively.

Founder | Recruitment | Talent & People | Startup Investor

Nick Waller

Olinda Fernandes is a seasoned business angel with over 25 years of experience in senior corporate roles across various industries, including hospitality, healthcare, education, aviation, and technology. Recently returned to India, she is actively involved in the startup ecosystem, focusing on sectors such as handloom, micro-enterprises, and women empowerment. Olinda brings a wealth of expertise in strategic planning, business development, and project management, offering founders not only capital but also valuable insights and connections within investment groups and the broader business community.

Angel Investor + Entrepreneurship Proponent + Start-up-Acceleration + Collaborator

Olinda Fernandes

Angel investor specialising in funding digital healthcare and FinTech start-ups, particularly those led by women in India, the USA, Canada, and the UK. With a strong focus on sectors such as Digital Healthcare, FinTech, Healthtech, and Proptech, they offer valuable insights and connections to founders seeking investment. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to submit their business plans and financial forecasts to initiate discussions.

Parminder B.

Phil O’Donovan is a seasoned business angel with a wealth of experience in the technology sector, particularly in semiconductors, novel materials, sensors, software, and hardware. As the founding Managing Director of CSR plc, he played a pivotal role in transforming the company from a startup into a FTSE 250 entity, demonstrating his expertise in scaling early-stage ventures. Phil offers invaluable mentorship and strategic guidance to founders, leveraging his extensive network and knowledge to assist in the commercialisation of intellectual property and the growth of innovative startups.

Phil O'Donovan

Philip Curtis plays a multifaceted role in the business world. His work includes consultancy, where he provides expert advice to businesses, and mentoring, where he guides and supports less experienced individuals in the industry. Additionally, Curtis takes on the role of a business angel, investing his own funds into start-up businesses. Notably, he also operates as an investor, providing capital to companies with the expectation of receiving financial returns.

Experienced business angel with a strong focus on the energy and sustainability sectors. Financially independent and seeking engaging projects, they bring a wealth of entrepreneurial experience and a network of resources to support founders. Their commitment to innovative and impactful ventures makes them a valuable partner for those looking to drive meaningful change in these industries.

Bachelor’s Degree at City of London College

PHILIP CURTIS

Angel investor with over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur and technology business leader, specialising in technology, AI, machine learning, video, and vision. With a strong background in ASIC, FPGA, DSP, CPU, and GPU design, they bring invaluable expertise in developing IP and software solutions. As a former CEO of Omnitek, who successfully led the company to acquisition by Intel, they are well-positioned to offer strategic insights and mentorship to tech start-ups, enhancing their growth potential beyond just financial investment.

Roger Fawcett

Angel investor with 18 years of communication experience across government, non-profit, and private sectors. With a master's degree in Social Entrepreneurship from LSE and a deep commitment to financial education for children and youth, they focus on investment opportunities in the EdTech, FinTech, and sustainability sectors. Their expertise in government communication and social entrepreneurship positions them as a valuable resource for founders seeking not only capital but also strategic guidance and industry insights.

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