Active Angel Investors, Syndicates and Networks in Scotland (2025 Guide)

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Sid Kathirvel
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Find active angel investors, syndicates and networks in Scotland. 2025 list with focus, ticket sizes and how to pitch.

1. Alba Equity

  • HQ City: Aberdeen
  • Investment Focus: High-growth Scottish businesses, sector-agnostic
  • Investment Stage: Seed, early growth
  • Typical Ticket Size: Typically £100k–£500k
  • Website: https://albaequity.com
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: –
  • Notes: North-east Scotland syndicate with a growing portfolio

2. Apollo Informal Investment

  • HQ City: Edinburgh
  • Investment Focus: Seed investments into Scottish startups, sector-agnostic
  • Investment Stage: Seed
  • Typical Ticket Size: Indicative £20k–£150k (varies by deal and syndication)
  • Website: https://www.apollo-informal-investment.com
  • Email: –
  • Phone: –
  • Notes: Volunteer-run angel network

3. Archangels

  • HQ City: Edinburgh
  • Investment Focus: IP-rich tech and life sciences
  • Investment Stage: Seed to Series A
  • Typical Ticket Size: Typically £250k–£1m per round, range often £500k–£2m depending on syndication
  • Website: https://archangelsonline.com
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: 0131 221 9876
  • Notes: Longest-running angel syndicate in Scotland

4. Discovery Investment Fund (University of Dundee)

  • HQ City: Dundee
  • Investment Focus: University-linked startups and regional high-growth companies
  • Investment Stage: Pre-seed, seed
  • Typical Ticket Size: –
  • Website: https://www.discoveryinvestmentfund.co.uk
  • Email: –
  • Phone: –
  • Notes: Operated by the University of Dundee’s Research and Innovation Services

5. Eos Advisory (Angel Syndicate and EIS vehicles)

  • HQ City: St Andrews
  • Investment Focus: Science and technology improving ‘quality of life’ and environmental sustainability
  • Investment Stage: Seed to growth
  • Typical Ticket Size: Innovation Fund typically £100k–£500k; Venture Partners typically £100k–£1m+ (deal-dependent)
  • Website: https://eos-advisory.com
  • Email: –
  • Phone: –
  • Notes: Mix of angel syndicate and managed funds; monthly/quarterly pitching rhythm

6. Equity Gap

  • HQ City: Edinburgh
  • Investment Focus: Sector-agnostic Scottish startups with growth potential
  • Investment Stage: Seed, early growth
  • Typical Ticket Size: Typically £100k–£500k
  • Website: https://www.equitygap.co.uk
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: 0131 272 2710
  • Notes: Scottish Enterprise Co-Investment Fund partner

7. Gabriel Investment Syndicate

  • HQ City: Glasgow
  • Investment Focus: Early seed for Scottish founders, sector-agnostic
  • Investment Stage: Pre-seed, seed
  • Typical Ticket Size: Up to £150k at early seed
  • Website: https://www.gabriel-is.com
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: –
  • Notes: Focus on very early stages, hands-on support

8. Investing Women Angels

  • HQ City: Edinburgh
  • Investment Focus: Women-led investor network backing innovative early-stage companies
  • Investment Stage: Seed, early growth
  • Typical Ticket Size: –
  • Website: https://www.investingwomen.co.uk
  • Email: –
  • Phone: –
  • Notes: Female-led angel syndicate and community (AccelerateHER sister brand)

9. Kelvin Capital

  • HQ City: Glasgow
  • Investment Focus: Revenue-generating growth companies across sectors
  • Investment Stage: Seed to growth
  • Typical Ticket Size: Minimum c. £500k (often in syndicated rounds)
  • Website: https://www.kelvincapital.com
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: 07397 393700
  • Notes: Active syndicator with a broad UK co-investor network

10. Mint Ventures

  • HQ City: Edinburgh
  • Investment Focus: Women-led angel group investing in diverse teams with social, environmental or ethical purpose
  • Investment Stage: Early stage
  • Typical Ticket Size: –
  • Website: https://www.mintventures.co.uk
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: 07776 132901
  • Notes: Women-led; provides CPD-certified angel training

11. PXN Group – Par Investor Network (formerly Par Equity)

  • HQ City: Edinburgh (group also in Manchester, Leeds, and London)
  • Investment Focus: Multi-stage venture across regions, strong tech footprint
  • Investment Stage: Pre-seed to Series B+ (through multiple funds and the Par Investor Network)
  • Typical Ticket Size: £200k–£8m
  • Website: https://www.pxngroup.com
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: –
  • Notes: Formed in 2025 via the merger of Par Equity and Praetura; Par Investor Network remains a key angel gateway; BBB Regional Angels Programme referenced

12. St Andrews Angels (University Alumni Network)

13. STAC Invest (IoT/Connected Devices Syndicate)

  • HQ City: Glasgow
  • Investment Focus: Connected devices, IoT, hardware-rich tech
  • Investment Stage: Pre-seed, seed
  • Typical Ticket Size: –
  • Website: https://www.stac.ac/invest/
  • Email: –
  • Phone: –
  • Notes: Syndicate spun out of Scotland’s IoT and hardware accelerator community

14. TRICAPITAL Angels

  • HQ City: Melrose
  • Investment Focus: Tech, energy, life sciences, engineering
  • Investment Stage: Seed through Series A
  • Typical Ticket Size: £250k–£2m
  • Website: https://tricapital.co.uk
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: –
  • Notes: Scottish Enterprise Scottish Co-Investment Fund partner

15. 24Haymarket (Edinburgh presence)

  • HQ City: London, with Edinburgh presence
  • Investment Focus: High-growth UK companies across sectors
  • Investment Stage: Seed to growth
  • Typical Ticket Size: –
  • Website: https://24haymarket.com
  • Email: –
  • Phone: –
  • Notes: Regular Scottish participation, Edinburgh network activity

16. Green Angel Ventures (Green Angel Syndicate)

Disclaimer: All details are verified from the latest Scottish Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Guide 2025–26 and official sources available at the time of publication. Investment criteria, ticket sizes, and contact details may change, so please check each organisation’s website for the most up-to-date information before reaching out.

If you represent one of the listed organisations or notice missing or updated details, please contact me directly so I can ensure the directory remains current and accurate.

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