Apollo Informal Investment
Angel networkEdinburgh · Pre-Seed–Seed · 6 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Apollo is an Edinburgh-based angel syndicate founded in 2013 that provides one-off seed and early-stage financing to new startups in Scotland while building a diverse portfolio for its members. Run by volunteer local business leaders, it prepares companies for investment and offers practical advice alongside capital. The group emphasizes a 'light touch' model for investors wanting to try angel investing and supports local entrepreneurs at the critical early stage. Apollo also develops partnerships with larger UK investment firms to enable onward funding when needed.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 11 of 15 portfolio companiesSaaS ×4Consumer ×3Biotech ×2Direct to Consumer ×2Fintech ×2Healthtech ×2Medical Devices ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×10
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA UK-based tea company offering custom blending, flavouring, sourcing, and packaging services for businesses and consumers, as well as bulk off-the-shelf tea products.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechEdinburgh, GB
Applied Atomics develops, builds and operates 100 MW-1 GW light-water nuclear plants co-located with industrial customers.
Ben Kellie(Founder)in
Co-investorsElevate VenturesHEC Paris IncubatorInnovation UBCInventures Investment PartnersLotte VenturesPix Vine Capital+7 more
Appointedd provides online booking and scheduling software, offering appointment and calendar management with integrations for businesses including leading retail brands.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSLondon, GB
Co-investorsEquity Gap
Coconut is self-employed accounting software for sole traders and landlords in the UK that connects to personal bank accounts to separate business and personal transactions, providing tax management, invoicing, and expense tracking for Self Assessment and Making Tax Digital compliance.
FintechSaaSLondon, GB
Co-investorsQVenturesTechstars468 CapitalBay PartnersFelicis VenturesInformation Venture Partners+3 more
Cumulus Oncology is a drug development company specializing in oncology therapeutics, leveraging experienced leadership with track records in new drug applications and successful M&A transactions.
BiotechHealthtechLongevityMedical Devices
Catherine(CEO)Clare Wareing(CEO)in
Co-investorsAlba EquityEos AdvisoryScottish National Investment BankScottish Enterprise
Dialexy develops software to process certified translations of official documents, serving both individuals needing translations for study or work abroad and certified translators handling the manual process.
AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaSEdinburgh, GB
Monica Camino Moreno(CEO & Co-founder)inBlaise Potard(CTO & Co-founder)in
GoRoadie provides a pupil-matching service and a smart diary management app (GoRoadie Pro) for UK driving instructors and driving schools, helping them find students and manage bookings with features like a live waiting list and enquiry manager.
EdTechMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaS
Michael Carr(Founder (shapes company vision, growth and technical innovation))in
GRPZ designs and sells grip socks engineered with internal and external grip technology for athletes across sports including football, fitness, and gym training.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSports Tech
Lentitek develops an alternative lentiviral vector production platform based on novel synthetic promoter technology, aimed at improving quality and yield in CAR-T manufacture and enabling in-vivo and armoured CAR applications.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesEdinburgh, GB
Adam Inche(Founder)inLeif(Co-founder / Board member)John Counsell(Chief Scientific Officer)in
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Co-investorsEquity Gap
Karma Soup Surf Co. manufactures sustainable softboards for beginner surfers, using materials and construction methods designed to extend product lifespan and reduce landfill waste.
Circular EconomyConsumerNew Materials
The site streams live cockfighting matches ("đá gà") from arenas in Thomo, Cambodia and Sabong, Philippines to viewers in Vietnam and Asia, offering scheduled daily broadcasts with Vietnamese commentary and replays.
Media & Entertainment
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Lentitek · dailybusinessgroup.co.uk · Aug 12, 2026
Coconut · coconutcreektalk.com · Jul 2, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Apollo Informal Investment made?
- Apollo Informal Investment has 15 tracked investments.
- What stage does Apollo Informal Investment invest at?
- Apollo Informal Investment invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Apollo Informal Investment focus on?
- Apollo Informal Investment focuses on Healthtech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Apollo Informal Investment located?
- Apollo Informal Investment is headquartered in Edinburgh, GB.
- Who does Apollo Informal Investment co-invest with?
- Apollo Informal Investment most often shares deals with Equity Gap, Elevate Ventures, Seraphim Space, among 16 tracked co-investors.
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