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SyndicateRoom

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Cambridge · Pre-Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked

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Investment thesis

SyndicateRoom provides access to diversified early-stage UK startup portfolios through EIS and SEIS funds designed to capture tax reliefs of up to 50%. Its flagship Access EIS fund co-invests alongside a network of top-performing UK angel investors, aiming for broad diversification across sectors. The firm also runs specialist funds including a climate tech SEIS fund with Carbon13 graduates, a female-founders EIS fund with Angel Academe, and a University of Nottingham spin-out fund focused on IP-rich deep tech and life science ventures. The approach emphasizes diversification, angel co-investment, and leveraging power-law returns in the startup market.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Cambridge, GB
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2013
Tracked investments
26

Team · 4 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Graham Schwikkard· CEOin

CEO of SyndicateRoom, cited as the author of a research paper on the power law in venture returns.

Anthony Pitters· Senior Investment Analystin

What they invest in

from 25 of 26 portfolio companies

Consumer ×7Direct to Consumer ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Hardware ×5FoodTech ×4Enterprise Software ×3FemTech ×3Fintech ×3

HQs:United Kingdom×17

Who they back

founder profiles across 9 portfolio companies
67%
solo founders
6 of 9 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×62 founders×3

Investments · 26 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2023 · 12022 · 12 dated

Peripearperi-pear.com✓ verified

Peripear is developing a wearable medical device that applies gentle warmth to the perineum during vaginal birth to reduce the risk of tearing, pain and episiotomy.

FemTechHardwareMedical Devices

Nina van Schaick(Midwife and Co-founder)inEviatar Natan(Co-Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsSie VenturesHERmesaInnovate UK

613003fca.org.ukin𝕏

This page is UK Financial Conduct Authority consumer guidance explaining how crypto investment scams work, how to spot warning signs, and how to report fraud.

FintechGovTech

Co-investorsAI SeedEquity GapFuel VenturesQVenturesRepublic VenturesSFC Capital+3 more

Anyaanya.health

Anya is a digital health app for women's health, offering AI-powered 24/7 support, specialist video consultations, symptom and cycle tracking, 3D breastfeeding animations, and peer communities across life stages such as pregnancy, parenting, fertility and menopause.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFemTech

Co-investorsSouth East Angels

BOWusebow.comin

OLO Robotics builds products designed to simplify robotics development, aiming to make robotics accessible to users regardless of their level of expertise.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsSaaSSheffield, GB

Co-investorsNorthern Gritstone

Cliqthecliq.appin𝕏

CLIQ is a mobile community platform that helps people discover interest-based communities, join in-person events, and connect with like-minded people offline.

ConsumerSocialLondon, GB

Jason Iliffe(Co-founder)inNicola Gunby(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsArtesian

Colliderdrinkcollider.com

Collider produces non-alcoholic beer, including a Session IPA, aimed at people looking to relax without alcohol.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Harry(Founder)

Co-investorsDMG Ventures

Days Brewingdaysbrewing.com𝕏

Days brews non-alcoholic (0.0% ABV) beers, including a lager and a pale ale, made with plant-based, all-natural ingredients and lower in calories.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechEdinburgh, GB

FinCrime Dynamicsfincrimedynamics.comin

FinCrime Dynamics provides fraud red team testing services to help financial institutions and fintech companies identify and strengthen weaknesses in their fraud controls through bespoke threat scenario testing and expert analysis.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechCambridge, GB

Stephen Quick(Founder & Director)inDaniel Turner-Szmykiewicz(Founder & Director)

Co-investorsOxfordOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)Twin Path Ventures

Five Alarm Biofivealarmbio.comFeb 2023

Five Alarm Bio develops pharmaceutical compounds targeting a novel aging mechanism to prevent and treat age-related chronic diseases.

BiotechLongevity

William Bains(Founding scientist)in

Co-investorsCambridge Angels groupO2h Ventures

Good & Proper Teagoodandpropertea.comin

Good & Proper Tea sources whole-leaf teas from producers worldwide and supplies loose-leaf and bagged teas to UK cafes, restaurants, hotels, and home tea drinkers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechLondon, GB

Emilie(Founder)

H2Chph2chp.co.ukin

H2CHP develops fuel-flexible electricity generators that run on clean fuels to produce near zero-emission, decentralised power.

CleantechEnergyHardware

Co-investorsSustainable VenturesBlackfinch Ventures

haboo moneyhaboomoney.comin

Haboo provides an adaptive engagement layer for lenders to serve consumers with unpredictable incomes and manage collections.

FintechLondon, GB

Co-investorsTechstars

Kymirakymira.com𝕏

KYMIRA develops advanced smart textile technologies embedded directly into clothing for continuous health monitoring and performance support.

ConsumerHardwareHealthtechIoTSports TechWellness & FitnessLondon, GB

Timothy Brownstone(Founder)in

Co-investorsComcast VenturesK50 Ventures

Lab 1lab-1.ioin𝕏Nov 2022

Lab 1 provides an AI application that inspects files across open, dark, and private sources to discover sensitive data and detect breach risk, including PII, financial documents, source code, credentials, and compliance exposure.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & Infrastructure

Co-investorsMD One VenturesMMC Ventures

Leafrleafr.workin

Leafr is an on-demand marketplace that connects companies with vetted sustainability consultants across disciplines including carbon accounting, ESG reporting, supply chain sustainability, and climate transition planning.

Enterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Nick Valenzia(Founder)inGus Bartholomew(Founder)in

Co-investorsCool Climate Collective

London Deviceslondondevices.com

London Devices develops medical devices for orthopaedic surgery that integrate drilling and measurement processes, combining surgeon expertise with precision engineering.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesPurley, GB

Co-investorsAvonmore DevelopmentsCambridge Angels group

Manhole Metricsmanholemetrics.comin

ManholeMetrics designs and deploys wastewater level sensors paired with a monitoring software platform (Porthole) that give water utilities real-time visibility into sewer and stormwater networks.

CleantechClimate TechIoT

Will Dubin(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsAvonmore DevelopmentsBritish Design FundEcho River Capital

Material Indexmaterial-index.co.ukin

Material Index provides an end-to-end digital platform for building material audits, material passports, material exchange, tracking, and procurement across sites, estates, and portfolios.

B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyConstruction TechPropTechUK, GB

Co-investorsClearance Venture Partners

Mindspiremindspire.co.ukin

SONA is a wearable, AI-powered vagus nerve stimulator that reads users' biometric signals (such as HRV) to deliver personalised stimulation protocols aimed at reducing stress and regulating the nervous system.

Digital HealthHardwareWellness & FitnessLondon, GB

Jane Ollis(Founder)in

MOTH Drinksmothdrinks.comin

MOTH produces ready-to-drink canned cocktails made with premium craft spirits, offering full-strength classics like margarita that require no mixing.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Co-investorsBeringea

Nivodanivoda.netin𝕏

Nivoda operates a B2B marketplace connecting jewelry retailers with a global supply of natural and lab-grown diamonds, gemstones, melee, and made-to-order finished jewelry.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceLogistics & Supply Chain

David Sutton(Founder)in

Co-investorsAvenir Growth CapitalEntrepreneur FirstHeadlineHeadline Growth Management, LLCNorthzoneRiverPark Ventures

Pocklapockla.ioin

POCKLA builds agent-first lead generation funnels for claims and legal services, using AI to create personalized landing pages, manage multi-channel outbound campaigns (ads, calls, email), and automate lead qualification through AI voice and SMS.

AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaS

Reomereome.com

REOME sells high-performance skincare products, including serums, creams, and eye treatments powered by biotechnology and bio-active ingredients such as DHK-3.

BiotechConsumerDirect to Consumer

Joanna Ellner(Founder and CEO)in

Theovacotheovaco.com

OVA sells clinically formulated supplements for reproductive and fertility health, including products for women, men, and partners across stages from fertility planning to pregnancy and IVF.

Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & Fitness

Wilder Sensingwildersensing.com

Wilder Sensing provides AI-based biodiversity monitoring using bioacoustic sound recording and image capture to detect and identify species across taxonomic groups such as birds, bats, and nocturnal insects.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechIoT

Co-investorsCambridge Angels groupOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)The FSE GroupSouth West Investment Fund

Zeus Sleepzeussleep.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has SyndicateRoom made?
SyndicateRoom has 23 tracked investments.
What stage does SyndicateRoom invest at?
SyndicateRoom invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does SyndicateRoom focus on?
SyndicateRoom focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Healthtech, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is SyndicateRoom located?
SyndicateRoom is headquartered in Cambridge, GB.
Does SyndicateRoom lead rounds?
SyndicateRoom typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does SyndicateRoom co-invest with?
SyndicateRoom most often shares deals with Avonmore Developments, Cambridge Angels group, Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION), among 30 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

124 EIS & VC Basics: How to choose the right EIS fund or VCT investment, Tom Britton, SyndicateRoom

Hardman & Co · Tom Britton

What Makes Access EIS Unique? Q&A with SyndicateRoom CEO Graham Schwikkard

Graham Schwikkard · vimeo.com

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