South East Angels Reaches £3M Investment Milestone
South East Angels are delighted to announce another significant milestone in our growth trajectory. As of May 2025, we've surpassed £3 million in total investments, reaching £3,012,000 invested across 32 startups since our inception in November 2020.
Accelerating Impact Across Diverse Sectors
In just over four years, we've cemented our position as a leading force in the UK's startup ecosystem outside traditional investment hubs. Our portfolio continues to diversify, with recent expansion into Agritech, Energy, and AI-enabled solutions, alongside our established presence in SaaS, Healthcare, DeepTech, and FinTech. Our investments currently range from £50,000 to £350,000, and we have participated in follow on rounds in select portoflio companies.
Kristina Pereckaite, our Director, reflected on this achievement: "Reaching £3 million invested demonstrates the growing capital power of our network and the culmination of our commitment to backing exceptional founders across the regions. What truly sets us apart is the diverse backgrounds and expertise within our group - from seasoned entrepreneurs to industry specialists - which creates an incredibly rich environment for both deal evaluation and portfolio support."
Growing Community of Active Investors
Since our launch, over 70 investors have chosen to invest alongside South East Angels, creating a robust and experienced community that extends far beyond traditional angel networks. This growth reflects the quality of our deal flow and the collaborative approach that defines our investment philosophy.
One of our recent investees commented on their experience with us: "South East Angels were a dream to raise money with. It was by far and away the smoothest investment process we have been through, with some excellent angels involved."
Continued Recognition and Portfolio Success
Our commitment to regional investing continues to gain recognition. Following our 2024 win as 'Most Active Investor in the Regions' at the UKBAA awards, we were honoured to be named a finalist for Angel Group of the Year for two consecutive years, underlining our sustained excellence in the angel investing space.
Our portfolio companies continue to achieve remarkable success. ORB Innovations' acquisition by Glidewell Dental in 2023 remains a standout achievement, while companies across our portfolio continue to secure follow-on funding from prestigious investors including Barclays Ventures and Google Ventures.
Facilitating Further Growth
Our inaugural portfolio showcase in December 2024 proved highly successful, directly contributing to several portfolio companies securing additional funding from both angel investors and venture capital firms. This demonstrates the ongoing value we provide beyond initial investment, leveraging our network to support portfolio company growth.
Future-Focused Investment Strategy
As we advance into 2025, we're particularly focused on opportunities in AI-enabled technologies, sustainable Agritech solutions, innovative Energy technologies, and next-generation FinTech. This strategic focus positions us at the forefront of sectors driving economic transformation while maintaining our core commitment to backing exceptional founders with scalable solutions.
Join Our Journey
For experienced and aspiring angel investors seeking to join a dynamic, high-performing investment community, we continue to welcome new members who share our vision of supporting innovation across the UK's regions.
As we celebrate this £3 million milestone, we remain steadfast in our mission to identify and support the next generation of game-changing startups. With our expanded focus areas, growing investor community, and proven track record, we're positioned for even greater impact as we work toward our next major milestone.
