
Equity Gap
Description
Equity Gap is a prominent angel syndicate based in Edinburgh, Scotland, dedicated to fostering the growth of early-stage, high-potential businesses within the Scottish ecosystem. Established as a collective of private investors, the syndicate pools capital and expertise to support innovative companies across various sectors. Their primary focus is on ventures demonstrating significant scalability and a clear path to market leadership, contributing to the vibrant startup landscape in Scotland.
The syndicate typically participates in funding rounds with initial cheques ranging from £250,000 to £1,000,000. These investments are frequently made alongside other co-investors, including Scottish Enterprise, leveraging a collaborative approach to provide robust financial backing. Equity Gap's investment strategy is not merely about capital injection; their members actively engage with portfolio companies, offering mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to valuable networks, which is crucial for early-stage development. They seek companies with strong management teams, defensible technology or business models, and a clear vision for expansion.
Since its inception in 2010, Equity Gap has made a substantial impact on the Scottish entrepreneurial scene. The syndicate has collectively invested over £30 million into more than 70 Scottish companies, demonstrating a consistent commitment to nurturing local talent and innovation. Their portfolio spans diverse industries, reflecting a broad interest in disruptive technologies and scalable business models. This track record underscores their position as a key player in Scotland's early-stage investment landscape, providing essential capital and strategic support to help promising ventures achieve their growth ambitions.
Investor Profile
Equity Gap has backed more than 102 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 46 rounds, about 45% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Enterprise Software.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $317.5K – $1.3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (43%)
- Series Unknown (43%)
- Series A (6%)
- Angel (4%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Series B (1%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (99%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Enterprise Software
- Security
- E-commerce
- Manufacturing
- Mobile
- Cyber Security
- Identity Management
- Hospitality
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