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.

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.

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.