First Monday is an invitation-only club of independent angel investors providing venture capital to fast-growing businesses across the UK and select international opportunities.

First Monday

FirstMondayVC is an exclusive club of independent angel investors passionate about fostering the growth of early-stage startups. Established in 2020, our group has invested over £1 million in 13 rapidly expanding UK and select international businesses, achieving one successful exit.

As generalist investors, we target pre-seed and seed-stage tech companies with ambitious, scalable potential. Our diverse membership includes experienced angels, VC investors, senior leaders in technology and entrepreneurship, as well as sector experts across multiple verticals. This is inclusive of a strong network of industry contacts and advisors who can provide valuable insights and guidance.

Our portfolio includes innovative companies such as Thursday (dating app), Unplugged (digital detox cabins), Sprive (fintech mortgage saver), and Okko Health (home monitoring eyecare).

For Investors: We collaborate to pool resources, conduct due diligence, and help members build diversified early-stage investment portfolios. Investing with FirstMondayVC means joining a dynamic community of angel investors focused on learning, and exposure to cutting-edge technology investments. It also provides the chance to contribute to the success of companies that are working on cutting-edge technologies and making a positive impact in the world.

For Founders: FirstMondayVC regularly evaluates investment opportunities during our monthly meetings. Partnering with our investors offers access to vital capital and expertise, accelerating your business's growth. If you're an early-stage founder seeking funding, submit your application through our intake form here: https://airtable.com/appXvNiR5I3201mpm/shrWOn3OCn1uzvBcT

Connect with FirstMondayVC to explore investment opportunities and learn more about our group's commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the evolution of early-stage companies.

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𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 - 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗞 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿

I recently hosted an Angel Investor Meetup on Monday evening, and I'm still inspired by the valuable insights, and connections made.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻?
It all started with a simple LinkedIn post on Friday afternoon, asking if any angels were up for a casual meetup over drinks.

A bold move for August, right? 
I was taken back by the response to make this happen
Thanks to everyone who helped spread the word.

I organised a casual meetup, initially planned for a small group of max. 10 angels.

But nearly 30 angels showed up—one even flew in from New York! ✈️

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘀:
📊 Over 80 angel investments represented by those attending
🌍 Diverse range of background from working at largest firms across wealth management, law, hedge funds, exited entrepreneurs, VCs, family offices, and LPs
💼 Some investors here professionally manage £ x billions in AUM. 

The lessons, connections and conversations shared are invaluable.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀?
🔗 To create meaningful, high-value connections within the angel community
💡 To bridge funds and angels across investment opportunities
🍷 To curate these connections in a relaxed, casual setting
🌐 To bring together professionals at various stages of their angel investing journey, and leverage learnings from different industries

Even during the event, we saw deals exchanged and progress made. Hopefully, no one will say, “nothing happens in August” to me again 😉

I've had the pleasure of coaching and advising founders through their fundraising process, and I'm proud many of the angels I work with have been among the first to invest in those rounds.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆
Angel investors are the lifeblood of the UK startup ecosystem. I’m fortunate to work with some of the most talented angels every day. Your contributions are critical to drive innovation and growth across industries.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁?
I'll look to plan another meetup.
If you’re an angel investor, do you want to join? 
Drop me a message and comment on this post.

My ask - please do 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 with other angels who would be interested, and can gain value. Feel free to tag them below.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. I hope it gave your week a strong start! 🚀

#AngelInvesting #StartupEcosystem #Networking #UKStartups #InvestmentOpportunities #Investment #Event

I’m hosting a series of angel investor meetups over the next couple of weeks.

No formalities, just good conversation over drinks.

If you’re an angel investor or curious about joining an angel group, drop me a message. I’d be happy to share the details of our next meetup.

FIRS

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