Angel Investors

We connect angel investors with ambitious founders who are transforming how risk is measured, mitigated, and managed.

We invest our own capital alongside our angel community, meaning we only share opportunities we truly believe in. This is not a blind fund, you choose each individual investment you join. Together, we share both the upside and the risk. If our founders win, we all win. 

With nine years experience incubating more than 45 startups, our model is designed to actively de-risk early-stage investment — combining regulatory support, under-writing partnerships, and hands-on venture-building expertise.

Our authorised incubators (link) have been recognised by the Financial Times (link) as a Top 100 Start-up Hub (link) two years in a row.

80% of our portfolio has gone on to raise their next round or achieve acquisition.

WHY ANGEL INVESTORS JOIN US

No fees. No obligations.

We don’t charge angel investors to join the Gateway network. You bring strategic value — through your insight, experience and connections — and together we create better outcomes for founders, investors, and the insurance industry.

  • Free service, no performance fees
  • Only invest in the deals that fit your interests and expertise
  • Access 3–4 carefully selected opportunities per year
  • Every startup passes our rigorous due diligence
  • Co-invest alongside our institutional funds and trusted (re)insurer partners
  • £10k minimum ticket 
  • Eligible for SEIS and EIS tax relief

By creating your own portfolio, you’ll enjoy a front-row seat to innovative products and business models — from AI risk models tackling climate risks, to software businesses rebuilding the digital foundations of insurance. Our angel investors often unlock partnerships, capacity, and distribution deals that accelerate startup growthtnerships, capacity, and distribution deals that accelerate startup growth.

Angel investments eligible for tax relief.

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) are UK Government initiatives designed to encourage investment into early-stage companies by offering generous tax reliefs to individuals who subscribe for new shares in qualifying businesses.

While the specific benefits depend on each investor’s personal circumstances — and may be subject to change — as of April 2026, S/EIS will offer:

  • 50% Income Tax Relief (30% under EIS)
  • 100% Capital Gains Tax exemption on qualifying shares
  • Capital Gains Deferral Relief (EIS only)
  • Loss Relief if the company doesn’t succeed
  • Inheritance Tax Relief

Find out more at HMRC.

‘Being an angel investor is more than writing a cheque. It’s been hugely rewarding to follow their success and interact with the founders, knowing that my support and connections might accelerate their journey.’
Angel Investor at Bondaval

JOIN OUR ANGEL INVESTOR NETWORK

Whether you’re an industry executive, exited founder, or domain expert, if you’re curious, collaborative, and excited about reshaping the future of risk, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome angel investors who: 

  • Qualify as professional or institutional investors.
  • Understand the patient nature of an early stage investment
  • Want to add value, not just be a shareholder
  • Bring domain knowledge or commercial networks 

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