Top 94 UK Private Investors (Free List)

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When we talk about a private investor, we're usually referring to someone who puts their money into early-stage startups that have a lot of potential to grow.

These types of investors can be individuals, like angel investors, or professional groups, like venture capital firms.

Before we dig into the list of private investors in the UK, here are 2 quick definitions to explain what you’ll be seeing here.

Angel investors are often wealthy investors who not only provide cash but also offer their knowledge and connections. They usually come in when the startup is just getting its feet wet and needs that initial boost.

Venture capitalists (VCs), on the other hand, are more formal. They manage funds collected from various investors and jump into startups that are a bit* more established than those typically favoured by angel investors.

*I say “a bit”, because as you’ll see in the list below there are also quite a few pre-seed VCs who invest at a very early stage.

Below you’ll find 2 free lists of private investors from the UK. List 1 will be dedicated to uk angel investors, list 2 will be uk venture capitalists.

79 most active private investors in the UK (Angels)

Private Angel Investors (name, picture, linkedin, investments)

*These angel investors have publicly mentioned their interest in angel investing or are members of angel networks.

Id	Private Investors UK (Angels)	City, Country	Investments
1	Donald A Gillies	UK
2	Mohsin J.	Swindon, UK
3	Lorenz Bogaert	Ghent, Belgium	Maison Sport
4	Kenya Matsumoto	UK	Britishvolt, FuelMiner, HiyaCar, LiNa Energy
5	Shaun Wood	UK
6	Monik Pham	UK
7	Julian Boulter	Bramley, UK
8	Geoffrey Fink	UK
9	William Rushmer	UK	East London Liquor Company, Healios, Good Sixty, Urban Jungle
10	Moly Abduali	UK
11	Wissam Farah	UK
12	Sagar Siddik	UK
13	Pieter Kooyman	UK
14	Jordan Fletcher	UK
15	Lucy Rhodes	Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK
16	Alex Hersham	West End, UK
17	Filipe Portela	Portugal
18	Burak Polat	UK
19	Joerg Rieker	Germany
20	Len Crisp	Ampney Crucis, UK
21	Michael Greve	Germany
22	Kamini Banga	UK
23	Andrei Maretski	UK
24	John Sears	Wymondham, UK
25	Aliya S.	Kingston upon Thames, UK
26	Heiner B.	Moorgate, UK
27	Matt Robinson	UK	Causaly, Codat, Credit Kudos, Epoch Biodesign, Golden, Vauban, Sylvera, Wearepercent.com
28	Andrew Richardson	UK
29	Diala Khlat MBE	UK
30	Richard Henman	UK
31	Simon Colman	UK
32	Matt Clifford	UK	Claimer, Echobox, Notpla, Permutive, Phasecraft, Sylvera, Stackfix
33	Imtiyaz Basharat	UK
34	Michael Sidler	Switzerland
35	James Young	UK	carwow, Graphene Composites, Fullgreen, Pavegen, Recycling Technologies
36	Ross James	Brighton, UK
37	Sam Guiling	Barbican, UK
38	John Knight	UK	Fullgreen, GripIt Fixings, The Electrospinning Company
39	Angela Cretu	Brentford, UK
40	Ferdinand Ahorner	Vienna, Austria	PROSPECT 100
41	Mahmoud Gawish	Switzerland, Switzerland
42	Dr. Dotun Olowoporoku	UK
43	Cihat Imamoglu	UK
44	Chris France	York, UK
45	Stephane Cotty	UK
46	Jamie A.	UK
47	Kieran Armstrong	UK
48	Christopher Thomas	UK
49	Christian Reber	Germany
50	Hanno Renner	Germany
51	Satish K.	Acton, UK
52	Peter de Groot	Exmouth, UK
53	Eileen Rutschmann	UK
54	Katya Dunitz	North Lambeth, UK
55	Ian Marchant	UK	Beer52, Cyberhawk, Piclo, Synaptec, Upside Energy, Zeigo
56	Philip Adlam	Chandlers Ford, UK
57	Richard Williams	UK	FinLegal, HiyaCar, Penfold, WealthKernel
58	Carl Owen	Bracknell, UK
59	Myra Forster-van Hijfte	Reigate, UK
60	Brad Cable	Hong Kong, Hong Kong	Klarytee
61	Daiva Rakauskaite	Lithuania
62	richard conyers	Stevenage, UK
63	Erin Lantz	Austin, US	Communion
64	Ashley Deakin	Oxford, UK
65	Maarten Broekema	Netherlands
66	Mark Wilkes	UK
67	Kiran Sharma	UK
68	Willard Ahdritz	NYC, US	Un:hurd Music
69	Paul Rothwell	Belfast Metropolitan, Northern Ireland, UK
70	Jan Beckers	Germany
71	Séverine Raymon Soulier	UK
72	Tom Rudnai	Redhill, UK
73	Adrian Salt	UK
74	Benn Latham	St Albans, UK
75	Kane Robinson	York, UK
76	Simon Levene	Westminster, UK
77	Kaysan Nikkhah	UK
78	Milagros Yien Liu	UK
79	Sait Talha Nisanci	UK

Get the full list of 6,481 private investors from the UK

15 private VC investors in the UK

Private VC Investors (name, picture, linkedin, investments)

Id	Private Investors UK (VCs)	Funding round	City	Country
1	Main Set (more info 🔒)	SeedGrowth	London	UK
2	Inspire Entrepreneurs Fund (more info 🔒)	Pre-seed	Glasgow	UK
3	13Books Capital (7 contacts 🔒)	SeedGrowth	London	UK
4	Charterhouse Capital Partners (more info 🔒)	Growth	London	UK
5	2050 Capital (5 contacts 🔒)	Pre-seed Seed	London	UK
6	20VC (3 contacts 🔒)	Pre-seed SeedGrowth	London	UK
7	2150 (more info 🔒)		London	UK
8	24Haymarket (8 contacts 🔒)	SeedGrowth	London	UK
9	Boxfund VC (more info 🔒)	Pre-seed Seed	London	UK
10	3 Sisters Ventures (2 contacts 🔒)	Pre-seed SeedGrowth	London	UK
11	3VC (5 contacts 🔒)	SeedGrowth	London	UK
12	Imbiba (more info 🔒)	SeedGrowth	London	UK
13	4BIO Capital (9 contacts 🔒)	Pre-seed Seed	London	UK
14	SV Health Investors (more info 🔒)	Pre-seed SeedGrowth	London	UK
15	Zouk Capital (more info 🔒)	Growth	London	UK
All	Full UK investor database

How to find private investors?

Here's how you can go about finding the right private investors for your startup:

Get out there and mingle. Attend industry events, conferences, and startup meetups. These are prime spots for bumping into potential investors. Another great option is joining an accelerator or incubator; they often provide a bit of funding, invaluable advice, and can connect you with seasoned angel investors and venture capitalists.

Don’t forget to tap into your personal contacts. Start with friends, family, and professional acquaintances—they might just know someone interested in investing. Professionals like your accountant, lawyer, or business coach can also be gateways to the investment world, thanks to their extensive networks.

Pitching is key. Seek out events and competitions where you can showcase what your business is all about. Make sure you stand out by presenting your vision clearly and passionately.

Boost your online presence. Keep your website polished and your social media buzzing. It’s important to broadcast your successes and share your ambitions. A lively and engaging online presence can attract the right kind of attention.

Don’t hesitate to reach out directly. Research investors who have interests in your industry and have supported similar ventures. Tailor your approach to resonate with their investment philosophy, and prepare a persuasive pitch just for them.

Having everything in order is crucial. Your pitch deck should be ready, and your pitch should be compelling. Investors need to see that you’ve thought things through and that you understand the market and the financials inside out.

Engage locally as well. Joining a local chamber of commerce or other business groups can connect you with local investors and fellow entrepreneurs who might introduce you to potential backers.

You might also consider crowdfunding. This method allows you to cast a wider net, attracting small to medium investments from a larger crowd, which can also help generate buzz around your startup.

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