For Angel Investors
Investing is better, together
While many start out as solo angel investors, joining a group unlocks powerful advantages – shared knowledge, reduced risk, and the chance to build meaningful connections with like-minded people.
Also, we like to invest for impact and purpose, we want to make a difference. A high percentage of our investments are female led, building employment and benefiting the way our future generations will live.
Backing founders. Building futures.
More than capital: A community
At Angel Investors Bristol, we bring together a supportive network where over 50 new and experienced investors can learn, grow, and collaborate.
By pooling expertise and capital, our members help early-stage businesses across the South West thrive. Beyond funding, we share insight, experience, and connections – because smart investing is about more than money.
As a member of AIB, you’ll gain access to:
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Curated deal flow
Exclusive access to vetted, high-potential startups from across the South West and beyond.
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Investor network
A range of fellow angel investors at all stages of their journey, like minded friendly people from all walks of life and business sectors.
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Community & socials
Enjoy developing friendships through regular social activities and specialist interest groups.
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Learning & insights
Learn from more experienced angel investors that have the battle scars to help you develop your approach.
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Curated deal flow
Exclusive access to vetted, high-potential startups from across the South West and beyond.
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Investor network
A range of fellow angel investors at all stages of their journey, like minded friendly people from all walks of life and business sectors.
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Community & socials
Enjoy developing friendships through regular social activities and specialist interest groups.
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Learning & insights
Learn from more experienced angel investors that have the battle scars to help you develop your approach.
Success in numbers
Bristol investing in action
Angel Investors Bristol is an active, growing network that’s helping founders scale and giving investors real opportunities to make an impact.
Established
We started in AIB Oct 23 building on experience from previous angel investment
Active Investors
We have members from all over the South West and South Wales
Companies per year
AIB members have invested in numerous companies since we started, averaging 8 each year
Companies a Month
Companies pitch to the members in a live event every month apart from January, July, August and December
Stronger together
Build your expertise
Many of us start our angel investing by accident or solo. When you’ve tried investing as a group, you can experience the benefits of having a wide range of expertise and knowledge in the room, helping you to determine is an investment is aligned to your objectives.
Intellectually rewarding
As an angel investor, you get to closely support companies and their founders. Considering a range of potential investments is exciting and interesting, giving a sense of purpose.
Financially rewarding
Angel investing is hugely speculative and not for the faint hearted. Through careful analysis of deal flow, we aim to select those companies show the greatest potential of success, but nothing is guaranteed and investors should always be prepared that there is a possibility to lose all of their investment value if a company fails.
Socially rewarding
AIB members are usually exited founders themselves, looking to give back some experience, or working high salary professionals looking to maximise their S/EIS tax allowance. Either way, you’ll meet a range of interesting and very friendly people.
Proven returns
Success stories
It takes many years for companies to provide a return on investment. At the very least, it should be 3 years in order to claim S/EIS allowances of tax free capital growth.
We usually encourage members to take a ‘portfolio’ approach by picking some companies that may have a shorter potential for exit (trade sales for example) mixed with longer term exits which may attract a higher multiple return (med tech for example that requires VC funding downstream).
We’d expect return from companies between 5-15 years realistically.
AIB
“Being part of an angel group is hugely rewarding. It feels far 'safer' investing when you're surrounded by a range of highly experienced people. I'd never have had the confidence to invest in fusion power if investing solo”.
Pete Lockett | Co Founder
Investing is better together
What membership includes
Becoming a member of AIB gives you more than just access to startups – it’s a gateway to opportunities, connections, and tax-efficient investing. We offer 12 months free membership to allow you experience the club and see if it’s for you. After 12 months, the annual fee is presently £360 which mostly covers admin support.
Here’s what you can expect:
Deal flow & investment
- Access to curated deal flow
- Gain access to a steady pipeline of carefully vetted, high-potential startups seeking early-stage investment
Knowledge & learning
- Educational resources and workshop
- Insights into the latest trends, sectors, and investment best practices
Community & networking
- Regular networking events with founders and fellow angels
- Social events to build trust and community spirit
The smarter way to invest
What makes us different
We combine the best of both worlds – bringing together the flexibility and impact of angel investing with the structure, support, and shared insight of a syndicate. The result? Lower risk, better opportunities, and stronger outcomes for both founders and investors
How do we compare to others?
Unlike many networks, Angel Investors Bristol is rooted in the South West and South Wales. We focus on quality over quantity – reviewing 30–40 startup applications each month, but only backing the strongest one or two. Our members bring not just capital, but guidance, expertise, and connections to help founders scale faster.
How do we compare to other investing styles?
Traditional VC funds chase later-stage, higher-value deals. Solo angel investors take on more risk and have limited reach. We sit in the middle – an organised syndicate that shares risk, leverages collective expertise, and invests at the crucial early stages. With SEIS/EIS tax advantages and flexible participation, our model offers both impact and efficiency.
Ready to shape the future together?
Back the South West and South Wales’ most ambitious founders and grow your portfolio with us. Whether you’re new or experienced, Angel Investors Bristol gives you the network, insight, and opportunities to make real impact.
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