South East Angels

www.southeastangels.co.uk

South East Angels invests in early-stage UK tech startups (typically £50k-£500k per investment) that demonstrate product-market validation and strong founder teams. They are sector-agnostic but focus on companies with clear competitive advantages in underserved or growing markets that qualify for SEIS/EIS tax relief schemes.

Check Size

$50K - $500K

Stages

Seed, Series A

Focus Areas

Enterprise Saas, Ai Ml, Healthtech

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Investment Thesis

South East Angels operates as a curated community of experienced angel investors focused on making angel investing more successful and impactful for both investors and founders. Their approach emphasizes collective intelligence through rigorous deal screening, shared due diligence, and peer learning, positioning themselves as an alternative to traditional ‘old boys’ club’ venture capital models. Members benefit from professional deal sourcing, portfolio building guidance, and post-investment support through their network.

What Sets Them Apart

Rigorous deal curation: screens 100+ opportunities monthly, presenting only the top 4% to members
Founder-friendly, modern approach that bypasses traditional venture capital gatekeeping
Active, pre-qualified membership of 50+ successful entrepreneurs and exited founders who bring strategic value beyond capital
Fast decision-making process: from application to investment decision in weeks, not months
Portfolio company perks including VC network access, partner benefits, and curated support events
Regional community-building with local angel groups (Brighton, Surrey) for in-person networking and deal evaluation
No admin or pitching fees; only 5% success fee charged on raised amounts (not on future rounds with same investors)