Equity Gap

Equity Gap is an Edinburgh-based angel investment syndicate established in 2010 to match private investors with early-stage, high-growth companies — primarily based in Scotland. The syndicate targets businesses that are often pre-revenue but have a validated product or service, ideally eligible for SEIS/EIS advance assurance. Members typically invest between £100,000 and £500,000 into ordinary shares at initial or seed stage, co-investing alongside other angel groups, Scottish Enterprise's Co-Investment Fund, and the Scottish National Investment Bank to support larger scale-up rounds. Equity Gap focuses on businesses using technology to solve next-generation problems such as climate change, access to healthcare, and inclusion in the digital economy — spanning sectors including life sciences, SaaS, food and drink, clean tech, and industrial technology. Beyond capital, the syndicate provides pitch coaching, mentoring, board-level input, and exit planning support throughout the investment lifecycle. With over 150 active members and more than £200m leveraged into portfolio companies since inception, Equity Gap aims to be a pivotal force driving economic growth and innovation within Scotland's entrepreneurial ecosystem.