GC Angels
Angel networkManchester Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A
Investment thesis
GC Angels was formed to address the funding gap for high-innovation, early-stage businesses in the North of England. It invests alongside angel investors and funds, de-risking and unlocking deals with a focus on high-growth opportunities in the digital, creative and technology sectors. Backed by a pool of over 400 high-net-worth individuals and institutional capital partners plus in-house co-funds, it positions itself as more than a network, emphasizing connectivity, collaboration and co-investment. As part of the Growth Company, it also offers entrepreneurs and investors free growth and scale support services.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.
What they invest in
from 20 of 33 portfolio companiesSaaS Γ8EdTech Γ5Fintech Γ5Healthtech Γ4AI & Machine Learning Γ3Enterprise Software Γ3GovTech Γ3B2B Marketplaces Γ2
HQs:United KingdomΓ12
Who they back
founder profiles across 12 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founderΓ62 foundersΓ43 foundersΓ14+ foundersΓ1
Investments Β· 33 tracked
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BGFG is a digital media publishing company producing content, reviews, and buying guides across gaming, tech, lifestyle, food, and outdoor sectors, alongside e-commerce offerings, a marketing agency, and SaaS tools.
E-commerceGamingMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Will(Co-founder)Andrew(Co-founder)Craig(Co-founder)
CAPSLOCK provides cyber security training and career support to help learners from various backgrounds retrain and move into roles such as analysts, consultants, penetration testers, and governance/risk positions.
CybersecurityEdTechFuture of Work
Lorna Armitage(Co-founder)inAndrea Cullen(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsUfi VocTech Trust
Graduate-jobs.com is a job board platform that connects graduate employers with entry-level candidates and job seekers.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechHR TechMarketplacesLondon, GB
UK recommerce provider handling retailers' returns and overstock through refurbishment, resale, auction and back-to-stock channels.
Cookiebot is a consent management platform that scans websites for cookies and trackers and collects visitor consent to help site owners comply with privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and Google Consent Mode.
CybersecurityMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesFoundamentalHeartcore CapitalLocalGlobeMaven Capital PartnersMid Europa Partners+4 more
Marketplace for parents to buy and sell preloved and sustainable new children's products.
Culture Shift builds Report + Support, an anonymous and named workplace reporting platform used by HR, compliance, and legal teams to capture misconduct reports, manage investigations, and analyse reporting trends.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkGovTechHR TechImpact & Social GoodSaaSManchester, GB
Gemma McCall(CEO & Co-founder)inCarl Sadd(Co-founder)inChristine(Head of Culture Transformation)Chris(CTO)Ash(Chief Financial Officer)Hannah(Marketing Leader)
Co-investorsBlackfinch VenturesPraetura Ventures
Financielle publishes personal finance content β including articles and a podcast (The Vault) β covering topics like investing, ISAs, pensions, retirement, and net worth for a general consumer audience.
ConsumerFintechMedia & Entertainment
Laura Pomfret(Founder)Holly Holland (Financielle)(Founder)in
Gaia Learning provides online learning services for children aged 8-16 with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities), delivered through 1:1 and group sessions.
EdTechHealthtechManchester, GB
Kate Longworth(Founder)in
HACE builds data products that detect and assess child labour risks in corporate supply chains, providing insights for asset managers and investors to inform sustainable investment decisions.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechImpact & Social Good
Eleanor Harry(Chief Executive Officer & Founder)inElizabeth Burroughs(Chief Operating Officer)in
Hotjar provides website behavior analytics tools including heatmaps, session recordings, surveys, and feedback for teams building and improving websites and digital products.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaS
Marc von Brockdorff(Founder)in
Co-investorsEQT VenturesMaven Capital PartnersScottish Enterprise
Immersify is a mobile-first digital learning platform offering clinician-authored lessons, quizzes, flashcards, simulations, and AR/3D content mapped to dental and healthcare curricula and accreditation standards (US CODA and UK GDC).
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtech
Molymem develops membrane technologies based on 2D materials to address water and air filtration challenges.
CleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsManchester, GB
Mark Bissett(Academic Co-founder)inRobert Drye(Co-founder)Robert Dryfe(Founder & CSO)inRay Gibbs(CEO)inPaul Wiper(COO)in
Co-investorsCambridge Angels group
UK parent company of the Cress and DICE platforms for accessing, using and managing school and organisational uniforms.
Co-investorsOne Planet CapitalParticle
Near-Life is an authoring platform for interactive video, branching scenarios and immersive workplace simulations.
Manchester-based health and sports technology start up optimising lifelong health and performance.
RevGlue is a Manchester-based SaaS platform providing affiliate monetisation tools and data for UK publishers and influencers.
Simplifai builds AI-based traffic control systems that flexibly manage road traffic to reduce congestion and other traffic-related problems.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechMobility & TransportationSaaS
Keith(Founder & CEO)Lee McCluskey(CRO)
UK influencer marketing platform connecting brands and agencies with content creators using data-driven matching.
tootoot provides a safeguarding platform and app that lets children and young people report bullying, safety, or wellbeing concerns to trusted adults when they can't speak up in person.
EdTechGovTechSaaSUK, GB
Twine is an open-source tool for authoring interactive fiction and story-based games without requiring coding knowledge, though it supports variables, conditional logic, and custom scripting for advanced users.
Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsGaming
Chris Klimas(Creator & Lead Developer)
The UK Adviser Group is a network for UK mortgage advisers, connecting them with clients.
FintechMarketplaces
UserWay develops digital accessibility solutions to make web and digital content compliant with accessibility standards and usable by people with disabilities.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Allon Mason(Founder)in
Co-investorsGlynn Capital ManagementHealthy VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersPrairie Capital
Manchester-based cleantech company building low-carbon modular homes from recycled materials enhanced with graphene and nanomaterials.
Xploro is a pediatric digital health company whose platform uses AR, games and an AI avatar to prepare children for hospital treatment.
Co-investorsBoomerang VenturesJumpstart VenturesUCeed Funds
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCulture Shift Β· agriculture.com Β· Jul 21, 2026
Collctiv Β· collctiv.com Β· Jul 15, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has GC Angels made?
- GC Angels has 30 tracked investments.
- What stage does GC Angels invest at?
- GC Angels invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is GC Angels's typical check size?
- GC Angels typically writes checks of $205K β $1.4M.
- What sectors does GC Angels focus on?
- GC Angels focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Creator Economy, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is GC Angels located?
- GC Angels is headquartered in Manchester, GB.
- Who does GC Angels co-invest with?
- GC Angels most often shares deals with Glynn Capital Management, Innovestor Ventures, Madrona Venture Group, among 29 tracked co-investors.
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