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Equity Gap

Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Equity Gap frequently co-invest with?

Par Equity
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 31
Maven Capital Partners
Europe, Glasgow City, United Kingdom, Glasgow
Co-Investments: 5
GI
Europe, Glasgow City, United Kingdom, Glasgow
Co-Investments: 6
SV
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 6
AE
Europe, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom, Aberdeen
Co-Investments: 5
Scottish Investment Bank
Europe, Glasgow City, United Kingdom, Glasgow
Co-Investments: 45
University of Strathclyde
Europe, Glasgow City, United Kingdom, Glasgow
Co-Investments: 6
Old College Capital
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 14
TC
North America, Minnesota, United States, Waite Park
Co-Investments: 6
Scottish Enterprise
Europe, Glasgow City, United Kingdom, Glasgow
Co-Investments: 30

Which angels does Equity Gap often collaborate with?

IM
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Shared Deals: 1
NE
Europe, Glasgow City, United Kingdom, Glasgow
Shared Deals: 1
PW
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Shared Deals: 1
MM
Europe, Glasgow City, United Kingdom, Glasgow
Shared Deals: 1
GW
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Shared Deals: 2
RD
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Shared Deals: 2
RK
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
RO
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Shared Deals: 1
MB
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Equity Gap?

SeaWarm

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

SeaWarm is a company focused on harnessing the thermal energy of the sea through innovative water source heat collectors.

Renewable Energy
SeedSep 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $739,468
ZOEX

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom

ZOEX is the world's first wave energy converter system that is dependable, modular, and commercially feasible.

Renewable EnergySemiconductor
SeedMay 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $454,925
Mask Logic

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

Safe and comfortable respirators for any face.

ManufacturingSoftware
SeedMar 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $850,720
Lentitek

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

Lentitek is a cell and gene therapy company.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
SeedMar 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $895,224

Bettii Pod is a pioneering FemTech start-up that creates a one-of-a-kind menstruation cup and disc washer for use in public restroom stalls.

Personal Care and HygieneWellness
SeedDec 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $428,339
MiAlgae

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

MiAlgae is a new-age microalgal production company .

AgricultureBiotechnologyEnterpriseManufacturingPrediction MarketsProduct Research
Series ASep 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $18,484,264
Shot Scope

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

Shot Scope's patent-pending technology provides unparalleled insights into your golf game.

Customer ServiceGolfMobile AppsSoftwareSportsWearables
Series BJul 31, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,443,752
Mirna

Whitburn, West Lothian, United Kingdom

Mirna is a veterinary diagnostics company that specializes in the development of veterinary disease testing technology.

Health DiagnosticsPetVeterinary
Series AJul 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,042,415
Vector Photonics

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom

Vector Photonics is a producer of a semiconductor laser technology.

Semiconductor
SeedJun 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,121,759
Ulemco

Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Ulemco specializes in the development of hydrogen technologies that allows commercial vehicles to run off hydrogen.

AutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing
Series UnknownMay 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,344,348