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 West Midlands

Elizabeth Gooch MBE is the Founder & CEO, serving as a Board Advisor, NED, and RemCo Chair on PLC and private boards. As an angel investor, she helps StartUp and ScaleUp Founders implement scalable business models and raise equity investment, aiming to reduce the high failure rate of new businesses. She has received multiple awards for her contributions to technology and founded a successful UK tech company that was acquired by Verint Software Inc. in 2017.

Elizabeth Gooch MBE

NextLevelApps

Simon Ward is the chairman and founder of Inspired Thinking Group. He is an entrepreneur and angel investor known for his investment in Edit Cloud. Additionally, he is a father.

Simon Ward

Edit Cloud

Angel investor with extensive experience in retail and business growth, having co-founded Poundland Ltd and led its successful expansion as CEO. Currently invests in sectors including residential property development, software, wi-fi and broadband, and investment fund management, with notable investments in Poundland Ltd and ThinkIS. Offers invaluable insights into managing growth and avoiding common pitfalls, underpinned by a business philosophy centred on product leadership, operational excellence, and customer intimacy.

Former CEO of Poundland Ltd - Now Broad Spectrum Investor

David Dodd

Dr. Prashant B. is an Angel Investor with a diverse skill set in the financial sector. His areas of expertise include private equity funding, principal investing, and angel investing. He also has substantial experience in making principal investments and working with private equity.

Angel investor with extensive experience in healthcare, medical technology, and medical education. Known for leading innovative ventures such as LinkOMed, APRICUS MED-TECH, and MED-GURU, he brings a wealth of knowledge in driving advancements within the healthtech and edtech sectors. His unique value to founders lies in his deep understanding of product management and healthcare innovation, enabling him to offer strategic insights and connections that enhance growth potential.

LinkOMed- Elevating the Future of Global Healthcare Connectivity!

Dr. Prashant B.

Greg Freeman serves as an angel investor through The User Syndicate.

Angel investor with a focus on advertising, data, edtech, and martech sectors. Notable investment includes Adzact, a platform that helps enterprises achieve significant savings on paid advertising with impressive ROI outcomes. Beyond capital, he offers valuable insights and connections to founders, facilitating meaningful change and growth within their organisations.

Data Literacy Org-Wide? Get In Touch | Founder @ Data Literacy Academy

Greg Freeman

Samantha Tubb has been an active Angel Investor since 2009, specializing in EdTech, FemTech, and FinTech sectors. She is notably passionate about backing female-led businesses. Tubb prioritizes investing in founders, emphasizing the importance of supporting their growth and development. She is known for her hands-on approach, often investing her time alongside her financial contributions to assist start-ups and scale-ups. Tubb's journey as an investor is marked by her dedication to providing experience-backed support to founders within her portfolio. In addition to her role as an Angel Investor, Tubb also serves as a Non-Executive Director.

Angel investor since 2009, with a keen interest in EdTech, FemTech, and FinTech, dedicated to supporting female-led businesses. Known for investing not only capital but also time, they offer experience-backed support to founders navigating the challenges of start-up and scale-up journeys. Their current portfolio features notable companies such as HYBR, CheckBoard, Tuck, Companiions, and Rubitek.

Angel Investor and NED

Samantha Tubb

Angel investor with extensive experience in digital health and medical devices. Focuses on investing in early-stage startups within sectors such as Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), healthcare, and AI. Notable portfolio companies include Ori Industries, Echoes HQ, and TransAstra. Offers valuable expertise in defining pharma value propositions and navigating the complexities of product development and regulatory submissions, providing founders with strategic insights that extend beyond capital investment.

Physician, Speaker, and Health Tech Enthusiast

Shrawan Patel

Angel investor with over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and IT industries. He has established and supervised companies across various sectors, including new technology, real estate, financial, and industrial markets. With a strong track record of involvement on the boards of directors and supervisory boards of more than 30 companies operating nationally and internationally, he offers valuable insights and connections to founders seeking investment in these sectors.

Chris Rybka

Visionary business angel with over a decade of experience advising and investing in top-tier clients across the tech and entertainment sectors. With a strong focus on driving growth through innovative strategies and cutting-edge technology, they offer invaluable insights and connections to founders seeking to navigate the complexities of these dynamic industries. Their expertise positions them as a strategic partner for startups looking to scale and succeed in the competitive landscape of media and entertainment.

Clare Maguire

Derry is a business angel and the CEO & co-founder of OneUp Sales, with a strong focus on B2B SaaS, software, and gaming sectors. Passionate about supporting startups, Derry invests in early-stage companies and enjoys engaging with founders to understand their challenges, offering valuable feedback on business decks and introductions to a UK B2B SaaS-focused syndicate when appropriate. With a background in software development, Derry brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in building and growing software companies, making him a valuable partner for entrepreneurs seeking investment.

CEO @ OneUp 🚀 Esports Shoutcaster 🎙️ Angel Investor 👼

Derry Holt

Angel investor with a diverse background in technology, agriculture, and digital industries. Focuses on market-disruptive startups and strategic land assets, aiming to ignite the emergence of novel products and services that drive forward earnings and ROI. Brings extensive experience in IT operations management and a strong network of connections, offering valuable mentorship and strategic guidance to founders. Engages in collaborative investment efforts alongside fellow Harvard Business School alumni to maximise funding opportunities.

Strategic Investor | Digital Imaging SW Architect | Business Methods Coach | Ret. Sr. IT Executive | Fmr. Meteorologist | Extreme Endurance Cycling & Running Devotee | Benefactor | Jokester

Herbert Borenstein

Ian Mellett is a seasoned professional with a broad skill set, commonly referred to as a 'T' shaped generalist. He has a keen interest in the intersection of technology and various other fields, with a particular emphasis on enhancing behavioural design in technology and bridging the communication gap between technical and non-technical audiences. 

Mellett's career spans over 25 years, during which he has been actively involved with startups, ranging from small UK-based firms to global companies like Stripe. He has significant experience in building teams, establishing offices, and developing products. 

Currently, Mellett serves as a mentor and advisor to startups, while also occasionally investing in them. He specializes in tech leadership mentoring and angel investing. His extensive experience and diverse skill set.

Angel investor with extensive experience in technology, software, and media sectors. With a career spanning approximately 25 years, he has worked with startups ranging from small UK-based companies to being an early employee at Stripe. He offers unique value to founders through his ability to bridge the gap between complex technological concepts and non-technical audiences, alongside his current role as a business advisor and student of Creative Writing and Publishing at Derby University.

Helping startups, making things

Ian Mellett

Angel investor with extensive experience in SaaS and software sectors, particularly in go-to-market operations. Actively involved in early-stage startups, offering valuable insights gained from a background in sales, marketing, project management, and customer success. As a member of The Revenue Syndicate, he connects founders with a network of over 600 seasoned go-to-market practitioners, facilitating funding opportunities and strategic guidance to help build robust revenue engines.

Jacob Thompson, Icap

Experienced business angel and non-executive director with a strong background in the technical support outsourcing and IT industry. He focuses on seed capital investments in innovative and creative businesses, particularly in emerging and disruptive technologies such as Blockchain, AI, Big Data, Fintech, and Greentech, as well as the outdoor sector. With a keen interest in the green agenda and sustainable economy, he offers valuable insights and connections to founders, supporting the next generation of startups in navigating the evolving landscape post-Covid-19. A member of UKBAA and Minerva networks, he is dedicated to fostering business enterprise and technological advancement.

Neil Anderson

Nick Holzherr is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a diverse portfolio of expertise. He has extensive experience in angel investing and venture capital, with a focus on start-up ventures. Holzherr's professional skills encompass a broad range of areas, including management, technology, public speaking, and entrepreneurship. 

He is fluent in German and has a solid background in online advertising, marketing strategy, and social media marketing. His proficiency also extends to marketing communications, new business development, and business strategy. 

In the digital realm, Holzherr is adept at digital marketing, B2B marketing, online marketing, e-commerce, direct marketing, email marketing, and mobile marketing. He has a particular interest in Pay-Per-Click (PPC).

Angel investor currently leading a team at Samsung focused on building Samsung Food. Specialises in deep tech and has invested in over 20 startups, as well as being a limited partner in two seed funds. With a keen interest in foodtech, he offers valuable industry insights and connections to founders seeking investment in these sectors.

Entrepreneur & Investor - Co-Founder of Samsung Food. Prev. Founder/CEO Whisk (acquired by Samsung).

Nick Holzherr

Oyinkansola is a business angel with a strong focus on technology, beauty, education, edtech, AR/VR, and data sectors. She leads Niyo, a group of multi-award-winning companies dedicated to economically empowering black women in the tech industry. With a proven track record of training over 560 women in high-demand tech roles, Oyinkansola offers invaluable expertise and connections to founders seeking to drive social impact and innovation. Her commitment to addressing poverty among black women and transforming their career prospects positions her as a unique asset for entrepreneurs looking to make a meaningful difference.

CEO & Founder of Niyo Group | Multi-award winning Entrepreneur | TEDxSpeaker | Black women in Tech(Web 2 & Web 3) Advocate

Oyinkansola Adebayo

Angel investor specialising in digital health, technology, healthtech, wellness, and mental health sectors. Committed to helping digital health companies generate evidence, awareness, funding, revenue, and innovation. Offers unique value to founders by leveraging a syndicate of experienced founders and operators dedicated to enhancing the UK's tech ecosystem through capital and expertise. Focused on empowering patients to learn, connect, and achieve optimal health outcomes.

Paul Wicks

Satel Naik holds a diverse range of roles within the business and investment sector. He is an M&A Investor and co-owner of Athertons. Beyond his investment activities, Naik is also an author and a specialist in business turnarounds. Furthermore, he holds a leadership role as the Birmingham Branch Co-chair of an Investor Group. His portfolio also includes involvement in angel investments.

Angel investor based in Solihull, specialising in business growth, support, and consulting, with a strong focus on the software sector. He leverages over 70 years of collective experience in business transfer and efficiency enhancement, offering valuable insights and IT services to founders. Known for assisting businesses in need of financial support during challenging times, he is also the author of 'Exit Strategy', providing a unique perspective on business transitions. Founders can benefit from his extensive network and expertise in systems integration and analysis, making him a valuable partner for those looking to scale or sell their businesses.

M&A Investor, co-owner Athertons. Author, turnaround specialist and Birmingham Branch Co-chair of Investor Group

Satel Naik

Member of the Minerva Business Angels Network, this private investor actively seeks investment opportunities in start-up and early-stage development ventures. With a keen interest in diverse sectors, they offer not only financial backing but also valuable insights and connections to help founders navigate the challenges of early growth. Their involvement is characterised by a commitment to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurial success.

Angel Investor at Business Angel Investor

Donald Butterworth

George Evans holds a significant role as a risk compliance officer and financial crime apprentice at Santander UK. In addition to his duties at Santander, he also participates in the investment sector as an angel investor with Nestwork.

Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for supporting early-stage startups, they bring valuable expertise in scaling operations and navigating market challenges. Their approach combines financial investment with strategic guidance, helping founders refine their business models and enhance their market presence.

Risk compliance officer ~ Financial crime apprentice @ Santander UK                              Angel investor @ Nestwork

George Evans

Quentin Brown holds the position of an Angel Investor at Ludvig & Co. His role involves providing capital for startups, typically in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity.

Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for supporting early-stage startups, they bring extensive industry experience and a robust network of connections to founders. Their approach emphasises not only financial investment but also strategic guidance and mentorship, helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of scaling their businesses.

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