Angel Academe

Overview

Angel Academe is an angel investment network founded in 2014 that supports early-stage tech startups with at least one woman founder holding significant equity. It operates primarily in the UK, focusing on sectors such as med tech, clean tech, fintech, and enterprise software, with over 400 members mostly women. The network has invested in more than 50 companies and achieved exits including acquisitions of BuyMyWardrobe and Akoni.²⁵

History

Angel Academe Ltd was incorporated on 17 October 2007 as Double Shot Consulting Limited, later renamed Double Shot Group Ltd in 2016, and became Angel Academe Ltd in 2018. The angel network was founded in 2014 by Sarah Turner and Simon Hopkins, who serve as co-founder & CEO and co-founder & COO respectively. It has since invested in over 50 tech startups and recorded successful exits.¹²³

Notable Products

• Provenance - Blockchain-powered platform for retail transparency.
• Century Tech - AI-driven education startup.
• The Dots - Professional network known as 'LinkedIn for creatives'.
• Good-Loop - Ethical advertising platform.
• BuyMyWardrobe - Fashion resale marketplace that was acquired.
• Akoni - Fintech platform that was acquired.

Reputation

Angel Academe is recognized among investors for its focus on gender diversity, requiring at least one woman founder with 20% equity, and for building a community that encourages female angel investors. Professionals note its transparent investment process, typical deals of £70k–£350k in seed or pre-Series A rounds eligible for UK SEIS/EIS, and active role as lead or co-investor. It maintains a niche position in the UK angel landscape with investments in innovative tech firms.²⁵