Member Directory

The following links lead to the websites of a range of angel syndicates, private offices and other investment organisations which are active members of the LINC network. (All links will open in a new browser window).

 

Alida Capital International Ltd - One of Scotland's newest business angel syndicates, Alida Capital International Ltd was launched in 2009. Based in Edinburgh, the syndicate has an interest in the life sciences sector, with a particular interest in biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Collectively, members invest between £50,000 and £1,000,000 in start-up and emerging firms.

 

Archangel Informal Investment - Formed in 1992 and based in Edinburgh, Archangel Informal Investment comprises around 100 investor members with an interest in Scottish companies with high growth potential. Members do not usually invest in retail, leisure, hotels, restaurants or property. Preferred level of investment is £250K - £500K but can cover a range from £50K to £2M.

 

Aurora Private Equity Limited - Established in 2003, Aurora Private Equity Ltd is based in North East Scotland with an interest in Scottish companies looking for investment between £50K and £1M. Investment is not sector-specific.

 

Barwell PLC - Privately funded and based in Glasgow, Barwell PLC is interested in early stage companies including start-up. Investment ranges from £75K - £250K, however, start-up funding is unlikely to exceed £150,000. The team will consider all sectors excluding property and financial services. Contact: info@barwell-group.com

 

Braveheart Investment Group - Perth-based and formed in 1997, Braveheart Investment Group focuses on young emerging companies, which are often from the technology sector. Typically the group will make 10 investments each year out of several hundred business plans received.

 

Capital Angels Limited - East Lothian group Capital Angels Ltd offers potential investment of £100K - £1M to established businesses with a good management base, looking to expand. Investment is not sector specific.

 

Discovery Investment Fund Limited - Headquartered in Dundee, Discovery Investment Fund Ltd tends to invest in young, ambitious, high growth enterprises based in Scotland. Investment range is between £10K and £500K and is not sector specific.

 

Grampian Biopartners Limited - Specialises in seed funding start-up companies. Major commercial and science focus covers immuno-diagnostics and devices, immuno-technology and biologic drug discovery. Typical investments between £50K and £100K. Contact: a.porter@abdn.ac.uk

 

Highland Venture Capital - Formed in 2006, Highland Venture Capital offers potential investment to growing, new-start businesses seeking over £75K. The group prefers companies operating in the Highlands and companies wanting to supply their goods and services beyond the Highlands.

 

Kapital Assets Ltd - Privately funded venture capital business with widespread investment interests. All sectors considered with the exception of Biotechnology. Deals range from £75K to £1M Funding packages of up to £10M available to applications with a property bias.

 

Par Equity - Through its Advisory Panel, Par Equity delivers focused and effective mentoring and advice from successful entrepreneurs and senior business figures to its portfolio companies. All sectors considered with the exception of Biotechnology. £500K investment available.

 

Tri Capital Ltd - Tri Capital Ltd was launched in 2005 and is most interested in growth businesses in the Scottish Borders, Lothians and North of England. Investment range is £100K - £500K.