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 North East England

Sara Davies MBE is the Founder & Creative Director of Crafter's Companion, which designs and sells creative products globally from its distribution hub in the North East of England. As an angel investor, she appears on BBC's Dragons' Den, where she collaborates with various dynamic businesses. Over her career, she has received more than 25 awards, including an MBE for Outstanding Contributions to the Craft Industry in 2016.

Sara Davies

SKIN

Brainspark Games

Snowball

Leigh Cresswell is a Board Member and an angel investor known for his investment in Wordnerds. He is also the Co-Owner of Maple Oak Living Ltd, an Advisory Board Member at Low Carbon Materials Ltd, and a Founding Partner at Cawdor Capital Partners.

Leigh Cresswell

Wordnerds

Angel investor with a focus on HRtech and SaaS sectors. Known for investing in MySalesCoach.com, which addresses the critical need for effective sales coaching in busy managerial environments. Brings valuable insights into enhancing employee experience and performance, leveraging a strong understanding of organisational dynamics to support founders in achieving their vision.

Leaders choose Hive to mobilize the collective intelligence of their workforce and gain insights to make better, data-driven decisions about almost anything from managing change to driving employee experience.

John Ryder

Neil Stephenson is a seasoned Chairman, Non-Executive Director, Investor, Entrepreneur, and Mentor with a prominent presence in the UK business community. He operates Stephenson Ventures, an investment vehicle that funds businesses at various stages, and also holds multiple board positions. Stephenson's expertise lies in his firsthand experience with PE and Venture Capital-backed businesses in the technology sector, where he has demonstrated a unique approach to increasing value and facilitating successful exits.

Stephenson's initial executive experience was as the CEO of ONYX GROUP, a rapidly growing business that provides internet and technology solutions. During his tenure, he leveraged key strategic assets, including large data centres, and executed several significant acquisitions to boost the company's turnover from less than £1m to.

Angel investor with expertise in digital marketing, data, martech, and software. Known for investing in MIRA Marketing, he brings over a decade of experience in digital marketing to support founders in maximising their online potential. His strategic approach, combined with a commitment to fostering deep client relationships, enables him to offer valuable insights and tailored solutions that extend beyond capital investment.

Helping Tech Founders unlock their potential and build great businesses as a Coach, Investor and Mega Advisor

Mr Neil Stephenson

Richard is a seasoned business angel with over 20 years of experience in commercial sales, specialising in technology, AI, SaaS, software, and martech sectors. He is known for his investment in Nesti, a company that empowers sales representatives to create personalised video messages for outbound campaigns. Beyond capital, Richard offers invaluable expertise in solution selling, sales leadership, and performance culture development, providing founders with strategic insights and mentorship to accelerate growth and enhance sales effectiveness.

Richard Lane

Angel investor with a focus on performance marketing, media, martech, and SaaS sectors. Notable portfolio company includes Scoreapp, a leading platform for generating data-rich leads. Offers unique value to founders through tailored support in building professional profiles and increasing visibility, alongside capital investment.

Exploding brand visibility for entrepreneurs and businesses | CEO at Moja | Chair at Smart Works Newcastle | Author | Speaker | Columnist | NED | Investor | Podcast Host - Beyond the Bio

Sophie Milliken

Callum Underwood is the co-founder of IndieBI and CEO of Uwu Biz, with a portfolio that also includes occasional angel investments. His business consultancy, Robot Teddy, which managed popular games like Among Us, Gang Beasts, SUPERHOT, and Vampire Survivors, was sold to Thunderful in 2021. 

Before his entrepreneurial ventures, Underwood held roles in scouting and business development at Kowloon Nights, Raw Fury, and Oculus. His industry expertise spans across Indie Games Publishing, Investment,acquisition, and Studio management.

Underwood's achievements include winning two BAFTAs for Viewfinder and being named on the "30 under 30" lists by both GamesIndustry.biz and Develop. He also served on the BAFTA.

Angel investor with a strong focus on the indie games and gaming sectors. As the co-founder of IndieBI and CEO of Uwu Biz, they bring extensive experience in studio management and investment acquisition. With a background that includes leading the successful consultancy Robot Teddy, which managed notable titles such as Among Us and Vampire Survivors, they offer valuable insights and connections to founders seeking to navigate the gaming landscape. Additionally, their accolades, including two BAFTAs and recognition in various industry talent lists, underscore their expertise and commitment to fostering innovation in the gaming industry.

Co-Founder at IndieBI, Director @ Uwu Advisory

Callum Underwood

Ian Stark is a private investor and business angel who specializes in funding technology-focused startups, recycling initiatives, and companies with innovative business models. His role involves investing in private companies, particularly those at the start-up stage, providing financial support and guidance to help them grow and succeed.

Angel investor specialising in private companies and startups within the technology, recycling, and sustainability sectors. With a keen interest in innovative business models, they offer not only financial support but also valuable insights and connections in the tech and greentech industries. Their expertise is particularly beneficial for founders seeking to navigate the complexities of emerging markets focused on environmental sustainability.

Investor and Business Angel

Ian Stark

Angel investor associated with The Revenue Syndicate, Europe’s first investment community and angel investment syndicate tailored for experienced go-to-market operators. Focuses on sectors such as martech and software, leveraging a network of over 800 exclusive members who are leading practitioners in revenue generation. Offers founders not only capital but also invaluable insights and support in building effective revenue engines, ensuring consistent, quality opportunities that drive results and foster long-lasting relationships.

Lee Durham

Angel investor with a focus on revenue intelligence, business intelligence, sales performance, AI, data, SaaS, software, and martech. Offers valuable insights into enhancing sales team performance and accelerating revenue growth through data-driven analysis of conversations and interactions. Brings a unique expertise in unlocking strategic business intelligence from customer dialogues, enabling founders to make informed decisions and replicate successful outcomes.

Head of Technology at Allego. Co-Founder and CTO at Refract, an Allego company.

Paul Fleming

Punil Desai is a seasoned professional investor and venture capitalist with a diverse background across various sectors, primarily tech startups. His extensive experience includes roles as a Senior Scientist, Property Developer, IT and Customer Services Manager, Web Designer, and Musician. Desai also has an educational background in business, currently pursuing an MBA. 

In addition to his role as an investor, Desai has demonstrated expertise in managing teams across multiple departments, executing international marketing strategies, strategic planning, project management, and financial forecasting. His investment portfolio includes both angel investments and venture capital.

Angel investor and venture capitalist with extensive experience in technology sectors, including software and proptech. With a background as an MBA student, senior scientist, and property developer, they bring a unique blend of technical and strategic expertise to the table. Their experience in managing cross-departmental teams, international marketing, and financial forecasting positions them as a valuable partner for founders seeking not just capital, but also strategic guidance and mentorship in navigating the complexities of tech startups.

Venture Capitalist and Investor

Punil Desai

Angel investor with extensive experience in the gaming sector, responsible for 1 billion app downloads as the founder and CEO of Ace Viral games. An active investor in over 100 startups, he offers invaluable mentorship to founders, leveraging his deep industry knowledge and network to support their growth and success.

CEO / Founder / Angel Investor - 100 angel investments including, Writefull , Messly.com, oddbox

Shazad Mohammed

Angel investor with a focus on B2C, e-commerce, fashion, and sustainability sectors. Known for supporting innovative brands, Lewis Wilson founded Café Mountain, a British lifestyle brand dedicated to producing high-quality, durable garments that appeal to urban and natural environments. He offers valuable insights into brand development and market positioning, making him a strategic partner for founders seeking to enhance their business impact.

Investor | Advisor | Technology | Design | Culture

John Parker

Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for supporting early-stage startups, they bring extensive industry knowledge and a robust network of connections to founders. Their investment approach emphasises strategic guidance alongside financial backing, fostering growth and innovation within their portfolio companies.

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