South East Angels

Founder & Director Kristina Pereckaite oversees the group's strategy and community, while Syndicate Lead Jake Fox manages day-to-day deal evaluation and execution. The syndicate operates a lead-investor model where a member takes point on diligence and structuring for each deal, with the wider membership able to participate.

The group sources through its membership network — 50+ active angels with operator backgrounds across tech, hospitality, and industry — combined with direct founder applications via its website. Its regional anchor in the South East innovation corridor, regular events, and hosting of the UK's largest angel conference generate an inbound funnel beyond what a single GP could replicate.

It is a pure angel syndicate — there is no pooled fund vehicle. Members invest directly into portfolio companies on a deal-by-deal basis. The group has acted as lead investor on 6 rounds since 2020, coordinating terms and due diligence for the wider membership.

Yes. SFC Capital is cited as a frequent co-investment partner in early-stage UK startups, and the group's portfolio companies often raise follow-on rounds from larger VCs. The syndicate's model accommodates both solo angel rounds and rounds syndicated alongside seed-stage institutional funds.

The group does not publish explicit exclusions, but the portfolio shows no exposure to gambling, weapons, or extractive industries. Investments lean toward enterprise software, climate and energy, digital health, and deep tech, suggesting an implicit filter for innovation-driven, scalable technology businesses.

South East Angels is a member of UKBAA, the national trade body for angel and early-stage investment in the UK. The syndicate was a finalist for Angel Group of the Year at the UKBAA awards in 2024 and 2025, an endorsement that carries weight with institutional co-investors evaluating syndicate quality.

The syndicate does not operate a follow-on fund, but members can participate in subsequent rounds on an individual basis. The group's role centers on first-check capital, with a focus on helping founders reach institutional-readiness for seed and Series A rounds.