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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?

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
SMASH

London, England, United Kingdom

SMASH launches in the film & TV industries before moving into web series, short-form content, music videos, VR, games.

Media and EntertainmentSoftware
SeedMar 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $467,545