Top 47 UK Business Angels (Free List)

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So what’s the difference between business angels and angel investors?

The answer is… absolutely nothing 😅.

Business angels and angel investors are 2 words that mean exactly the same thing.

A business angel is an individual who provides capital for startups or entrepreneurs, usually in exchange for ownership equity in the company.

These investors typically step in when the startup is still in the early stages and needs funding to grow. Business angels are usually affluent individuals who not only invest money but also often provide their expertise, industry knowledge, and networking opportunities to help the business succeed.

Angels differ from venture capitalists (VCs), who generally invest money from a fund.

I’ve already created a list of angel investors here. But I don’t want to repeat myself, so below you’ll find a list of 47 extra business angels.

And of course, you can also find a full list of 6,908 VCs and Angels on this page.

47 most active business angels in the UK

Business angels (name, picture, linkedin, investments)

*These angel investors have publicly mentioned their interest in angel investing or are members of angel networks.

Id	Business Angels UK	City, Country	Investments
1	Michael Vessey	UK	Arquer Diagnostics, Focus Sensors, GripIt Fixings, OrganOx
2	Isla Munro-Hochmayr	Switzerland
3	Martin Nulty	St. Helier, Jersey, St. Helier, Jersey
4	Robert Williams	Rhosneigr, UK	Pelly
5	Dr. Diana Röttger	UK
6	Abhijat Saraswat	Los Angeles, US	ayora
7	Ian F.	Guildford, UK
8	Erika Hombert	Sweden
9	Mica Vaipan	Bath, UK	Tails, Monzo, Skin + Me, Heights, Pollen & Grace, Detox Kitchen, Mamamade, Life Supplies, Roleshare, Carbon13
10	Kamila H.	UK	Runmageddon
11	Vanessa Silva 🔷	UK
12	Simon Levene	Westminster, UK
13	Roman Dahl	Germany
14	Nurdaulet Bazylbekov	UK
15	Maryam Garba-Sani	UK
16	Anthony Dann	UK
17	Paul Hanley	UK
18	Dimitris Tryfon	Athens, Greece	Wealthyhood
19	Balaji Srinivasan	Singapore, Singapore	Sovryn, Ostium Labs
20	Mario Gotze	Berlin, Germany	Allfocal Optics
21	Diana zur Löwen	Germany
22	Benoit Pellegrini	Hammersmith, UK	Son Blanc farmhouse, Es Bec d'Aguila
23	Paul Heydon	UK
24	Abadesi Osunsade	UK
25	Eamon Tuhami	UK	Experian, Digital-Labs, Motivii, GSK, Expedia, Confused.com, HM Government
26	Alexandra Najdanovic	UK	Meta, L'Oréal
27	Adnan Ebrahim	UK	MindLabs, Car Throttle, Blogtrepreneur
28	Douglas Moodie	Falkirk, UK
29	Ben Lakey	UK	MindMed
30	Tom Boltman	UK
31	Ronny Shibley	South Kensington, UK
32	Jillian Tessler	UK
33	Seun (Shay) Odekunle	UK	Awabah, Gameen, Klas
34	Connor Rainbow	Colchester, UK
35	Joerg Rieker	Germany
36	James Haycock	UK	AllPlants, Dendra, Loci, Bird Eyewear, Spherics, Glasdata, Rollr, Fend, Avenue Biosciences, The Gut Feeling, Cardiosignal, Mindset, Senisca, Neuronostics, Sora Schools, Ovassa, Braintrust, Saberr, Rolemapper, Velocity Black, Cleancloud, Basement, Nette, Barrafina
37	John Pettit	Sheffield, UK	20SHOTS
38	Tej Thakkar	UK	scan.com, Silimate, Discord, Blissgrowth
39	Nigel Grant	UK	Cleats Club, Lucky Seven, Biosceptre, Dremedia, XL Giants, Wicoms, Lounges TV, Ryff
40	Steve Cant	Colchester, UK	Q CELLS, SunSynk
41	Martin Maina	UK
42	David Little	Guildford, UK
43	Jack Allen	Kingston Upon Hull, UK
44	Michael Tefula	UK	Incredible
45	Fabrizio Mazza	UK	MAZZ Makeup
46	Dr. Pipasha Biswas Md Dm	Marlow, UK
47	Alix Bolton Fcipd	UK

Get the full list of 6,908 business angels and VCs from the UK

What is business angel financing?

Business angel financing refers to the financial backing provided by individual investors, known as business angels or angel investors, to early-stage companies and startups. Unlike traditional loans from banks, this type of financing typically involves the exchange of capital for equity shares in the company. This means that the business angels get a percentage of ownership in the startup.

The appeal of business angel financing lies in its accessibility for businesses that may not yet qualify for bank loans or larger venture capital investments due to their early stage of development or higher risk profile. Business angels not only provide financial support but often bring their own entrepreneurial experience, industry knowledge, and professional networks to help the startup grow.

What is the difference between business angels and venture capitalists?

Business angels and venture capitalists (VCs) both provide funding to startups, but they operate differently and typically come into play at different stages of a company's lifecycle.

Business Angels

Stage of Investment: They typically invest in the very early stages of a startup, often when the company is just moving beyond the concept stage and may not yet have significant customer traction or revenue.
Amount of Investment: Angel investments are usually smaller, ranging from a few thousand to a few million dollars.
Type of Investment: Angels invest their own money, which often makes them more flexible and personally involved in the startup's success.
Role in the Company: Besides providing funds, business angels often contribute their expertise, mentorship, and networks to help the company grow. They may take a hands-on approach but usually do not involve themselves in day-to-day management.

Venture Capitalists

Stage of Investment: VCs usually come in later, once a startup has demonstrated some track record, developed its products further, or started generating revenue. They often fund later rounds such as Series A and beyond.
Amount of Investment: Venture capital investments are typically larger, often in the millions of dollars, as VCs manage pooled money from many investors including pension funds, institutions, and wealthy individuals.
Type of Investment: VCs invest from a professionally managed fund. They need to see potential for high returns due to the high risk associated with startups, as they are responsible for the profitability of the venture capital fund.
Role in the Company: VCs often take a board seat or some form of governance role to oversee their investment. They provide strategic guidance but are less likely to be involved in everyday operations compared to angels.

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