Cambridge Angels

Investor type

Angel

Founded

2001

AUM

$190 M

Location

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

ESG Focus

Women LGBTQ
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Cambridge Angels is a prominent UK-based business angel network founded in 2001. The network consists of up to 65 individual members, including many exited entrepreneurs, primarily from the technology and healthcare sectors. These members bring operational expertise and a diverse range of experiences to support early-stage companies. Cambridge Angels is renowned for providing smart capital and connections, emphasizing diversity and inclusivity within their membership, which includes women and LGBTQ+ investors.

Cambridge Angels primarily invests in tech and healthcare sectors, supporting early-stage startups with a focus on technology-driven solutions. As a group, they show a strong interest in startups emerging from the Cambridge ecosystem, often referred to as the 'Silicon Fen'. The network does not charge fees to companies or require carry fees. They hold significant experience in angel investing and foster community collaboration through events with partners such as the University of Cambridge.

Notable companies in their portfolio include Undo, known for its debugging tools, among others. Cambridge Angels extends its reach by helping portfolio companies leverage the network's extensive connections. They focus on investments that can scale and benefit from high-tech solutions, although specific investment amounts and round sizes are typically not disclosed publicly.

Industry

Biotechnology Electronics Financial Services Fintech Hardware Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services IT Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Robotics SaaS Security Software Telecommunications Blockchain/Crypto AI Technology Life Sciences Energy VR/AR AdTech Deeptech

Cambridge Angels Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
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Cambridge Angels Network
Angel investor
Healthcare Services
Robotics
SaaS
Software
Technology
Deeptech
Seed
Series A
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$190 M
September 2001

Contacts

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Chris Reid Chief Investment Officer
Chief Investment Officer
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Emmi Nicholl Managing Director
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FAQs about Cambridge Angels

Cambridge Angels operates as an angel investor. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Cambridge Angels is located in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom.
Cambridge Angels was founded in 2001.
Cambridge Angels invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Electronics, Financial Services, Fintech, Hardware, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Robotics, SaaS, Security, Software, Telecommunications, Blockchain/Crypto, AI, Technology, Life Sciences, Energy, VR/AR, AdTech, Deeptech.
Cambridge Angels invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
Cambridge Angels invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Cambridge Angels usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Cambridge Angels has around $190m assets under management.
Cambridge Angels last fund was created/launched in 2001-09-12
Cambridge Angels invests and supports Women, LGBTQ startups and founders.
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