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Updated daily by John-Pierre ClarkUpdated daily by John-Pierre Clark| Business Angels UK | Location | Connect | Investment Focus | Startup Investments |
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 Vanessa Silva 🔷 Angel investor with a decade of experience in the healthcare industry, specialis... |  UK | |||
 Simon Levene Simon Levene is an early-stage tech venture capitalist currently working with Mo... | Westminster | Generalist | ||
Roman Dahl | Germany | Generalist | ||
Nurdaulet Bazylbekov Finance enthusiast and business angel specialising in fintech, data, and softwar... | UK | |||
 Maryam Garba-Sani Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for inve... | UK | Generalist | ||
 Anthony Dann Angel Investor. | UK | Generalist | ||
 Paul Hanley Angel investor with over 15 years of experience in commercial finance and operat... | UK | |||
Athens | ||||
Singapore | ||||
Berlin | ||||
Diana zur Löwen | Germany | Generalist | ||
 Angel investor with a strong focus on sustainable agriculture, agrotourism, and ... | Hammersmith | Son Blanc farmhouseEs Bec d'Aguila | ||
Paul Heydon | UK | Generalist | ||
 Abadesi Osunsade | UK | Generalist | ||
 Angel investor with a strong background in the automotive, media, and mental hea... | UK | MindLabsCar ThrottleBlogtrepreneur | ||
Douglas Moodie | Falkirk | Generalist | ||
 Angel investor with a strong background in healthcare, medical devices, biotech,... | UK | MindMed | ||
 Tom Boltman Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for inve... | UK | Generalist | ||
 Ronny Shibley Ronny Shibley, a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, and investor, holds a background... | South Kensington | Generalist | ||
 Jillian Tessler Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for supp... | UK | Generalist | ||
 Connor Rainbow | Colchester | Generalist | ||
Joerg Rieker | Germany | Generalist | ||
 John Pettit is the MD - UK, Ireland, Asia & Australia at Playtech BGT Sports. He... | Sheffield | Gaming | ||
 Angel investor specialising in SaaS and software investments, with a strong port... | UK | SaaSSoftware | scan.comSilimateDiscordBlissgrowth | |
 Angel investor with over three decades of expertise in technology and digital in... | US | Cleats ClubLucky SevenBiosceptreDremedia+4 | ||
 Angel investor with a focus on solar energy, energy storage, and sustainability.... | Colchester | Q CELLSSunSynk | ||
 Martin Maina Angel investor with extensive experience in building, leading, and investing in ... | UK | |||
 David Little Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for supp... | Guildford | Generalist | ||
 Jack Allen Angel investor with expertise in technology, fintech, software, and e-commerce. ... | Kingston Upon Hull | |||
Berlin | ||||
 Dr. Pipasha Biswas Md Dm Epic Angels is a prominent network of angel investors dedicated to transforming ... | Marlow | |||
 Alix Bolton Fcipd Dynamic business angel with a strong focus on consumer-based products and servic... | UK | |||
 Lasse Seppänen Veteran game industry executive with nearly three decades of experience in F2P m... | UK | Gaming | ||
 Jennie Moss Angel investor with 25 years of experience in the B2B events industry, having su... | Brighton | |||
San Francisco | ||||
 Adam Toro Experienced business angel with a robust background in financial services, speci... | UK | FintechFinance | ||
 Angel investor with extensive experience in technology entrepreneurship and inve... | Macclesfield | Yoto | ||
Stockholm | ||||
 Jason Korinek Angel investor with over 25 years of experience in finance, sales, and marketing... | Penarth | |||
Lexi Willetts | UK | Generalist | ||
Per Båtelson | Sweden | Generalist | ||
Austin | ||||
 Dr. Maximilien Levesque |  Paris | BiotechLife sciences | ||
 James Watt is the Captain & Co-Founder of BrewDog. As an angel investor, he has ... | Ellon | |||
 Wen Nivala Experienced business angel with a strong background in the information technolog... | Hinckley | |||
San Francisco | ||||
 Herbert Borenstein Angel investor with a diverse background in technology, agriculture, and digital... | Wythall | |||
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*These angel investors have publicly mentioned their interest in angel investing or are members of angel networks. (Last updated: May 2026)
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 7,589 VCs and Angels on this page.
47 most active business angels in the UK
Business angels (name, picture, linkedin, investments)
Get the full list of 7,589 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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- 100 angels from Cambridge
- 51 angels from Manchester
- 28 angel investors in Bristol
- 33 angels from Edinburgh
- 19 angel investors in Liverpool
- 8 angel investors in Reading
- 8 angel investors in Guildford
- 7 angel investors in Oxford
- 6 angel investors in Newcastle
- 5 angel investors in Brighton
- 4 angel investors in Bath
- 4 angel investors in Cardiff
- 4 angel investors in Glasgow
- 4 angel investors in Harrogate
- 4 angel investors in Leeds
- 4 angels in Northern Ireland
- 44 angel investors in Scotland
- 4 angel investors in Wales
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Frequently asked questions
Business angels are private individuals who invest their own money into early-stage startups and growing businesses. Many business angels are experienced founders, operators or executives supporting startups during pre-seed and seed stages.
Founders can find business angels through startup investor databases, angel networks, founder communities, startup events, accelerators and introductions from other founders or investors.
Business angels typically look for strong founding teams, large market opportunities, early traction and scalable business models. Many also invest in sectors where they have operating or industry experience.
Yes. Business angels commonly invest during pre-seed and seed funding rounds, helping startups validate products, hire teams and reach early growth milestones.
Business angels invest across a wide range of sectors including fintech, SaaS, AI, healthtech, ecommerce, climate tech and consumer startups.
This page includes a free list of business angels investing in startups. The full Startupmag investor database includes additional investor profiles, funding activity and advanced filters to help founders discover relevant investors faster.
