Angel investing carries risk, including loss of capital. Read our risks page before investing.

Move from
individual wealth
to collective legacy.

GIN is the UK’s first accredited angel syndicate exclusively for LGBTQ+ investors.

We’re UKBAA-accredited, which puts us in a small group of recognised angel networks in the UK, and we bring together sophisticated investors who want to back underrepresented founders at the earliest stages.

The commercial case is straightforward: LGBTQ+ founders are systematically underfunded relative to the size and spending power of the community they serve. We see deals that most syndicates don’t, because founders trust us in a way they don’t trust a generalist network.

We’re actively deploying capital, running a structured deal pipeline, and building a membership pathway for investors who want to get into early-stage for the first time.

UKBAA UK Business Angels Association
Accreditation
UKBAA-accredited syndicate
Founded
2026
UK’s first accredited LGBTQ+ angel syndicate
Reach
Global
Sector agnostic, worldwide deals
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Events

Where the network
meets in person.

GIN events bring investors and founders together for panels, pitch nights, and our biggest gathering of the year. Focused, purposeful, and member-led.

Come out and connect - GIN launch event, 21 October 2026
Launch event
Come out & connect!
Wed 21 October 2026 · 5pm to 9pm · 22 Bishopsgate
The UK’s first LGBTQ+ angel syndicate launches. Investors, founders and allies, together for one evening. Free cocktails, goody bags, West End singers and drag queens. Hosted by Cooley.
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Why invest together

We are Stronger together

Individual angels have always backed great companies. A syndicate with shared identity and shared purpose does something more: it builds a visible, lasting presence in the market.

Collective due diligence
A syndicate brings more eyes, more expertise, and more diverse perspectives to every deal. Better questions get asked. Better decisions get made.
Stronger narrative
LGBTQ+ capital investing as a unified force carries weight. It signals to founders, co-investors, and the market that this community is a serious, organised participant.
Larger tickets, better terms
Pooled capital means you can participate in deals and tranches that individual angels rarely access, and negotiate from a position of strength.
High-trust network
Shared identity creates a baseline of trust that generic networks rarely achieve. Introductions land differently. Conversations go further, faster.
We assist founders & new investors

Start here.

Two live ways to step into the network right now, whether you are learning to invest or learning to pitch.

For new investors
Six Months To Investor
Free six-month course
A free, structured course that takes you from first principles to confident angel investor. One interactive lesson a month, with a short quiz to lock in what you have learned. Built for people getting into early-stage for the first time, at no cost.
Start the free course
For founders
Pitch 101
7 July 2026 · 3pm · Online
A live session on how to pitch to investors, with a real GIN member on the panel. Learn what we look for in a deck, how to handle the hard questions, and what happens after you pitch. Free to attend.
Register free
How it works

Straightforward from
first click to first deal.

Whether you are an investor looking for deal flow or a founder seeking backing, the process is designed to be direct.

As an investor
1
Apply to join
Complete a short application. We verify you meet the criteria for a sophisticated or high-net-worth investor.
2
Access deal flow
Once approved, you receive vetted investment opportunities from our pipeline, with full due diligence support from the syndicate.
3
Invest together
Commit to deals individually or co-invest with other members. Pool capital, share insight, and build a portfolio as a community.
Apply to join the syndicate
As a founder
1
Submit your pitch
Send us your deck and a short summary. We review every submission against our investment criteria and respond within two weeks.
2
Meet the syndicate
Shortlisted founders are invited to present to GIN members at a pitch evening or a private session with the investment committee.
3
Get backed
Deals that receive member interest move to due diligence. We move fast, communicate clearly, and support founders through the process.
Pitch to us
One pitch. The whole inclusive ecosystem.

Pitch to one, pitch to all.

GIN works alongside the other syndicates and funds backing underrepresented founders. Pitch to us and, where it fits, your deck reaches our partners too. One submission, seen by the people most likely to back you.

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What we invest in

We back founders we
believe in.

GIN is sector agnostic and invests worldwide. Our three investment categories reflect who we are, not a limit on what we will back. Quality is the constant.

LGBTQ+ founded
LGBTQ+ founded businesses
Founders from our community building ambitious companies. We prioritise LGBTQ+-founded companies in our pipeline. Beyond capital, we offer hands-on support – including extra time with our investment committee and access to founders who’ve been through the process before.
Allied ventures
Allied ventures
Not LGBTQ+-founded, but demonstrably inclusive in their leadership, policies, and culture. Words backed by evidence.
Non LGBTQ+ Quality founders
All quality founders
Strong fundamentals matter more than background. We back all quality investments, and we bring something generalist syndicates can’t: equality and inclusion training for portfolio companies, and the ability to source board members from minority backgrounds.
Tax-efficient investing

SEIS and EIS make angel
investing work harder.

UK tax reliefs on early-stage investment are among the most generous in the world. GIN deals are structured to maximise eligibility so your capital goes further.

SEIS
Up to 50%
Income tax relief on investments up to £200,000 per tax year. CGT exemption on exit.
EIS
Up to 30%
Income tax relief on investments up to £1m per tax year, rising to £2m for knowledge-intensive companies.
CGT deferral
100%
EIS investments can defer capital gains tax on proceeds reinvested. Loss relief available if a company fails.
Read the full SEIS and EIS guide
Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to change. Angel investing carries risk, including loss of capital. Read our risks page before investing. Full SEIS and EIS guide.
Community

A community already
in motion.

GIN launched in 2026 and already has an active, growing community of LGBTQ+ investors and allies across the UK and beyond.

1,700+
LinkedIn community members
1,000+
Instagram followers
2026
Founded, UK’s first LGBTQ+ syndicate
UKBAA
Accredited angel syndicate
1,700+ members
LinkedIn group. Join the conversation.
1,000+ followers
Instagram. Follow for updates and deal news.
Get involved

Two doors. One community.

Join the syndicate
Apply to become a GIN member investor. Access vetted deal flow, co-invest with a network you trust, and put your capital to work with purpose.
Apply to join
Pitch your company
Building something worth backing? Submit a pitch to GIN. We review all submissions and respond to those that meet our investment criteria.
Pitch to us
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