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Apollo Informal Investment

Floor 3 1-4 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 8HA, United Kingdom

Overview

Apollo is an angel syndicate based in Edinburgh. Founded in 2013, their mission is to provide seed investment to new startups based in Scotland and to provide exciting investment opportunities for their members. They operate on a volunteer basis, with local business leaders giving their time to prepare companies for investment. They invest in companies on a one-off basis, and seek to provide early stage financing which is critical to getting off the ground whilst building a diverse portfolio for their members. They are passionate about growing young businesses, and they continue to develop their partnerships with larger scale investment firms across the UK to enable onward funding where required. They believe their model provides a great ‘light touch’ model for investors wanting to try something new and a great opportunity for local entrepreneurs.

Total investments
3
Lead investments
0
Investments · 12mo
2
Active investors
1

Sector focus

  • Finance
  • Financial Services
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Investment portfolio

  • Lentitek

    Participated · Equity · Aug 2026

    Lentitek develops enabling technologies aimed at improving the manufacturability and quality of cell and gene therapies, with a particular focus on supporting next‑generation in‑vivo CAR‑T treatments. The company says interest in its solutions has been driven by therapies moving from lab to clinic where quality is critical. Over the past year Lentitek transitioned from R&D to revenue-generating and signed several significant deals while building a larger commercial pipeline. Management positions the business to capitalise on demand for capabilities that aid manufacturability and quality in advanced therapies. Financially, Lentitek completed an equity raise of £725,000 led by Equity Gap and is conducting an ongoing fundraising process to provide working capital to convert its pipeline. The company characterized the funding as strengthening its finances to accelerate commercialisation.

  • Gutsy Health

    Participated · Equity · Dec 2025

    Gutsy Health develops the Gut Wealth line of liquid and capsule supplements that combine a clinically studied, shelf-stable postbiotic with targeted vitamins and minerals to promote bowel regularity and calmer digestion. Founded by Scottish entrepreneur Gemma Stuart after her 15-year struggle with IBS, the company positions its products as simple, evidence-backed alternatives to trend-driven remedies. The brand has already garnered industry recognition, winning a Scottish EDGE Award and the UK StartUp Award for MedTech & HealthTech of the Year, and is reportedly helping "thousands of people" manage uncomfortable gut symptoms. With its new capital, Gutsy Health plans to expand beyond its core direct-to-consumer channel into pharmacies, health stores and national retailers while accelerating e-commerce growth on platforms such as Amazon. The company will also invest in new product development, including a lighter, easier-to-store capsule formulation, and aims to enter international markets by 2026. Financially, the business is still in its early stages and has not disclosed revenue figures, but the recent funding underscores investor confidence in its science-based approach and growth trajectory.

  • Appointedd

    Participated · Equity · Sep 2014

    Appointedd offers an online booking platform that includes online payment, business management, email and SMS marketing, and confirmation and reminder tools. The solution integrates with services such as FreeAgent, Stripe, Eposnow and Cronofy. Led by founder and CEO Leah Hutcheon, the company serves businesses needing appointment scheduling and client communications. Appointedd intends to use new funding to scale its product and expand its market presence. The company plans to treble the size of its team to support global expansion. The raise of £595k is intended to fund these growth plans. Appointedd provides an online booking and business management platform for service businesses such as salon owners, DJs, physiotherapists and photographers. Its suite of tools includes email marketing, SMS marketing, social booking, business management, team management, online booking, customer records, appointment reminders and free email confirmations. The company was founded by Leah Hutcheon and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Appointedd raised £160k in funding to support its growth. It plans to use the funds to expand operations and increase adoption of its solution.

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