Originally formed in 1992 and based in Edinburgh, Archangels is a prominent business angel syndicate which has been at the forefront of early stage investing in Scotland for more than a quarter of a century.
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Archangels Leads Investment in Digital Advertising Innovator
New Archangels Portfolio Company: QueryClick QueryClick, an Edinburgh-based digital marketing consultancy that aims to transform how effectively advertisers invest in digital marketing, is to embark on an expansion drive following an investment of £2m led by Archangels, in partnership with the Scottish Investment Bank (SIB). QueryClick has developed a unique, machine learning-based attribution […]
Scottish Success Story: Oregon Timber Frame
Oregon Timber Frame bought by Barratt Developments By Kenny Kemp | 27 June 2019 Based in Selkirk, Oregon Timber Frame operates from its factory there and in Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire, manufacturing more than 2,000 units each year with around 170 employees. Archangels were long-term supporters of the business for over 20 years, […]
Archangels COO at the Scottish Parliament EEFW Committee
Scottish Parliament Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee: Scottish National Investment Bank Bill The Committee took evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 on 28 May 2019 from: David Grahame, Chief Executive, LINC Scotland; David Ovens, Chief Operating Officer, Archangel; Jock Millican, Investment Director, Equity Gap; Andrew Castell, Partner, Par Equity; Graeme Sands, Business Banking Corporate […]
Niki McKenzie: The Foundations of Building a Successful Start-up
These top tips from Niki McKenzie, Investment Director at Archangels, make essential reading for ambitious entrepreneurs. I’m often asked for advice by start-up entrepreneurs as they set out to turn their business ideas into reality. As Investment Director at Archangels, which invests in early stage technology and life sciences businesses across Scotland, it comes with […]
New Archangels Board Member: Tim Allan
Scottish Chambers of Commerce President Joins Archangels Board Tim Allan is joining the board of Archangels. He succeeds Alastair Salvesen CBE, whose retirement from the Archangels board, on which he has served for 10 years, is being announced at our annual Chorus event for investors and investee companies which takes place this evening (14th March, […]
Optoscribe Release New Ultra-High Speed 3D Photonic Manufacturing
Our portfolio company Optoscribe Ltd has this week announced the release of its 3rd generation ultra-high-speed 3D photonic component manufacturing system and the expansion of its cleanroom within its state-of-the-art facility in Livingston, UK. The company, a world-leader in the delivery of high-volume laser-based manufacturing of 3D photonic integrated circuits, has also increased its headcount by […]
Company portfolio
Founded nearly two decades ago, today Indigo Lighthouse empowers brands to convert consumers into loyal subscribers with its plug-and-play outsourcing solution for Subscription Loyalty Programmes.
Reactec are pioneers in developing novel solutions for managing the risks faced by power tool users. Power tools emit vibrations which cause irreversible sensory damage limiting an individual’s quality of life and capability to perform manual skills.
NCTech design and manufacture leading 360 degree rapid imaging systems that streamline the workflow of image documentation and can be used repeatedly, accurately, consistently by anyone anywhere.
PowerPhotonic designs and manufactures precision micro-optics for the global laser industry. Their products are used in a wide range of applications, including industrial laser material processing, medical systems, optical communications and big science.
Arrayjet’s platform technology uses unique, non-contact, inkjet printing offering unrivalled speed, reproducibility and precision.
Calcivis is an innovative medical devices company focused on revolutionising the management of dental caries or ‘tooth decay’.
With an expertise in compact and innovative technology Trig provides aircraft owners with transponder and radio communications equipment that is smart, affordable and future proof.
Lux Assure provide revolutionary new technology to detect, measure and monitor chemical concentrations within the oil and gas industry. Lux methods are safe, fast and non-intrusive.
PhysioMedics™ Limited was established in 2010, to create clinical software which automates the management of muscle and joint (MSK) problems.
Critiqom offers a complete, cost effective one-stop outsourcing solution for personalised ‘business critical’ documents – from creation through the lifecycle of document printing, distribution, postal management and electronic archiving.
Administrate is an affordable, online training management solution that saves time and money.
Effective data analysis and interpretation is the bottleneck and pain point for all users of “big data” technologies and Fios Genomics is ideally positioned to exploit emerging opportunities.
Blackford Analysis is a provider of software products that are designed to be integrated directly into any image viewer and work seamlessly within existing systems, to accelerate comparison of medical images.
Cytomos aims to revolutionise cell analysis by moving key tests out of the laboratory. Cytomos’ proprietary and patentable technology, which is in early stage development, is low-cost, portable and scalable.
Bio-images Drug Delivery Ltd (BDD) is a drug delivery company specialising in the development of modified and controlled release oral formulations.
MGB Biopharma’s focus is on developing a completely new class of antibiotic based on minor groove binder (MGB) compounds. Their lead drug candidate, MGB-BP-3, is currently undergoing a Phase IIa clinical proof of concept study for the treatment of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD).
QueryClick is an independent digital marketing agency who use unique machine-lead technology to deliver best-in-class multi-channel insights and strategic consultancy, to enable blue-chip businesses to maximise their digital marketing performance.
