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Synaptec raises £6.5m to fund expansion plans
Feb 2024 Equity Gap members recently participated in an investment round for portfolio company Synaptec, helping to raise over £6.5 million of funding. As the leading innovator in monitoring and protection solutions for power network operations, this
Enterobiotix announces new Executive appointments
Feb 2024 As it drives growth and advances its global leadership in the microbiome field, investee company EnteroBiotix has made two senior appointments. James Barnes joins as Chief Operating Officer, bringing a wealth of experience in early and
Sunamp and Shotscope among the 50 fastest growing companies in Scotland
Jan 2024 Equity Gap are thrilled that two of our portfolio companies are among the 50 fastest growing companies in Scotland. Indexed by UBS, shot tracking technology developer Shot Scope and thermal storage technology leader Sunamp have been recognised for their
Shot Scope announces collaboration with Liverpool Football Club
Jan 2024 Leading developer of shot tracking technology and investee company, Shot Scope has announced a collaboration with Liverpool Football Club. The customised rangefinder offers golfers accurate distances on the course and enables them to shoot lower scores. Having
ilosta (Crack Map™) joins Equity Gap’s portfolio
Dec 2023 Equity Gap are thrilled to welcome ilosta (Crack Map™) to the Equity Gap portfolio, following investment by our members, Scottish Enterprise and the University of Strathclyde. Harnessing artificial intelligence, Ilosta accurately identifies and categorises damage to engineering structures, including wind
Equity Gap named as the 5th most active angel network in the UK
Dec 2023 We are proud to be named the fifth most active angel network in the UK by Beauhurst. Between 2011 and 2022, our angel investor members have participated in over 178 funding rounds for 45 companies.
Alex Lusty, head of Operations at Equity Gap, discusses how the angel syndicate creates an inclusive environment for all members
Dec 2023 While data shows that women struggle to raise as much funding as men, angel investing can be inclusive for everyone, including female entrepreneurs. For The Business in The Sunday Times, our Head of Operations, Alex Lusty,
Amiqus recognised for its fast-growing platform
Nov 2023 Last month, investee company Amiqus was recognised for its fast-growing compliance platform by both First Minister Humza Yousaf and the 2023 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50. Amiqus is now the third fastest-growing tech business in Scotland and 34th in the UK. In celebration