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Newable Private Investing

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Newable Private Investing, operating under the broader Newable group, is a prominent early-stage investment platform based in London, United Kingdom. It evolved from the long-standing London Business Angels (LBA), leveraging decades of experience in connecting high-growth UK scale-ups with private capital. The platform acts as a crucial bridge between sophisticated angel investors and promising startups, aiming to fuel innovation and economic growth across various sectors. Newable Private Investing is distinguished by its dual approach, offering both direct angel investments and fund-based capital, thereby providing flexible funding solutions for nascent companies.

The firm primarily targets high-growth businesses within the UK, focusing on sectors poised for significant disruption and expansion. Their portfolio typically includes companies in B2B SaaS, FinTech, Deep Tech, Health Tech, and Impact-driven ventures. Newable Private Investing seeks to engage with companies from the Seed stage through to Series A, often participating in co-investment rounds alongside other angel groups, venture capital firms, and institutional investors. This collaborative investment strategy allows them to provide substantial capital while also bringing a diverse range of expertise and networks to their portfolio companies.

Newable Private Investing is known for its significant financial commitment to the UK startup ecosystem. Historically, through its London Business Angels legacy, the platform has facilitated over £100 million in investments across more than 200 companies since its inception in 1982. Their typical first cheque sizes for direct investments range from approximately $127,000 (£100,000) up to $2,540,000 (£2,000,000), depending on the company's stage, capital requirements, and the specific investment vehicle (angel network vs. fund). This broad range allows them to support a diverse set of companies, from those just beginning to scale to those ready for more substantial growth capital. Their commitment extends beyond just capital, offering strategic guidance and access to a vast network of mentors and industry experts.

Investor Profile

Newable Private Investing has backed more than 100 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 24 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Software, Health Care.
  • Typical check size: $127K – $2.5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (38%)
  • Series Unknown (24%)
  • Angel (15%)
  • Series A (14%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)
  • Undisclosed (2%)
  • Series B (1%)
  • Series C (1%)
  • Debt Financing (1%)
  • Non Equity Assistance (1%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (98%)
  • United States (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Manufacturing
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Medical Device
  • Medical
  • Analytics
  • Saas
  • Hardware
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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 Newable Private Investing frequently co-invest with?

Wren Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Europe, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, Harwell
Co-Investments: 4
ACF Investors
Europe, Sheffield, United Kingdom, Sheffield
Co-Investments: 11
London Co-Investment Fund
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 11
Angels in MedCity
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 7
Bristol Private Equity Club
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Bristol
Co-Investments: 3
Catapult Ventures
Europe, Leicester, United Kingdom, Enderby
Co-Investments: 3
Development Bank of Wales
Europe, Cardiff, United Kingdom, Cardiff
Co-Investments: 5
Future Planet Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 6
Parkwalk Advisors
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Newable Private Investing often collaborate with?

JD
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1
DD
Europe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 1
NL
Europe, Hertford, United Kingdom, Hatfield
Shared Deals: 1
MM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
AB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
RD
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Shared Deals: 1
DT
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Shared Deals: 1
AS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
GT
North America, California, United States, Lancaster
Shared Deals: 1
JM
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Newable Private Investing?

Weldfast

Newcastle Under Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Weldfast is a manufacturer and supplier of welding consumables, abrasives, chemicals, premium gas equipment, and safety products.

ChemicalIndustrialManufacturing
Debt FinancingJan 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,715,593
Delta g

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Delta g is a gravity sensing development company that develops a cutting-edge underground imaging system that uses quantum technology.

HardwareQuantum ComputingSensor
Pre SeedJul 5, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,905,667
EarSwitch

Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom

EarSwitch uses in-ear biometric switch and sensor technologies to create new methods to control and interact with the outside environment.

Health CareManufacturingMedical
SeedMay 16, 2023
RAB Microfluidics

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom

Is a technology company that diagnoses & prevents failure in rotating equipment using patented microfluidic technology & AI.

AerospaceManufacturingMarine TransportationNanotechnologyOil and GasRenewable Energy
SeedAug 30, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,564,871
QLM Technology

Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom

Quantum Light Metrology (QLM) is a Bristol, UK- based startup developing ultra-compact, high-precision quantum optical sensors.

Sensor
Series AAug 4, 2022
Amount Raised: $14,591,404
Space Forge

Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom

Space Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth.

HardwareManufacturingRobotics
SeedDec 18, 2021
Amount Raised: $10,200,000
NuVision

Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom

NuVision™ is a biotechnology research and development spin out company from the University of Nottingham

BiotechnologyQuality AssuranceTherapeutics
Series UnknownJul 16, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,477,701
QLM Technology

Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom

Quantum Light Metrology (QLM) is a Bristol, UK- based startup developing ultra-compact, high-precision quantum optical sensors.

Sensor
SeedApr 29, 2021
Amount Raised: $4,325,078
NuVision

Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom

NuVision™ is a biotechnology research and development spin out company from the University of Nottingham

BiotechnologyQuality AssuranceTherapeutics
Series UnknownApr 22, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,214,214
Zentraxa

Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom

Zentraxa has specialise in the design, production and testing of complex novel peptides.

BiotechnologyTest and Measurement
SeedApr 22, 2021