Equity Gap

Equity Gap is an angel investment syndicate based in Edinburgh, Scotland, established in 2010. The organization aims to connect investors with entrepreneurs seeking early-stage business funding. It focuses on making investing accessible and enjoyable for its members through collaboration and a peer network. Equity Gap invests in innovative, high-growth potential companies, particularly those led by founders who are open to working with investors. The organization typically invests between £100,000 and £500,000 into ordinary shares at the initial or seed investment stage. It prefers to co-invest with partners like Scottish Enterprise, which can match angel investments pound for pound through its Scottish Co-Investment Fund.

Equity Gap supports prospective companies throughout the investment lifecycle, offering resources such as pitch coaching and mentoring. They also participate in initiatives like the Pathways Pledge, which focuses on actionable steps to promote gender equality in entrepreneurship.