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 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 15 of 30 portfolio companiesFintech Γ5SaaS Γ5EdTech Γ4Healthtech Γ4AI & Machine Learning Γ2Developer Tools Γ2Enterprise Software Γ2GovTech Γ2
HQs:United KingdomΓ10
Investments Β· 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBGFG is a UK digital media and publishing group operating consumer websites focused on PC gaming, technology, food, lifestyle, and outdoors, plus a gaming-focused e-commerce/giveaway site and SaaS tools (Content Guardian, RealtimeGA4) for publishers.
E-commerceMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Manchester-based AI-powered bra-fitting solution for retailers and consumers.
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)Andrea Cullen(Co-founder)
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)
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
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)Elizabeth Burroughs(Chief Operating Officer)Gergo Nemeth(Technical Lead)
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)Robert Drye(Co-founder)Ray Gibbs(CEO)Robert Dryfe(Founder & CSO)Paul Wiper(COO)Rob Dryfe(Academic Co-founder)
Manchester-based health and sports technology start up optimising lifelong health and performance.
Simplifai builds AI-based traffic control systems that flexibly manage road traffic to reduce congestion and other traffic-related problems.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechMobility & TransportationSaaS
James BlackwoodKeith(Founder & CEO)Lee McCluskey(CRO)JD
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)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCollctiv Β· collctiv.com Β· Jul 15, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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