Equity Gap

Equity Gap is an angel investment network based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, established in 2010. Comprising a group of private individuals, the organization focuses on investing in and supporting emerging and growing businesses, particularly those that have received the SMART award and have undergone a pre-investment commercialization process. Equity Gap is open to investing in other high-growth companies, provided they demonstrate a strong market presence and a clear exit strategy. The typical funding range is between £20,000 and £500,000, with the possibility of collaborating with other syndicates and the Scottish Enterprise Co-Investment Fund to meet funding requirements. The group convenes monthly to review presentations from prospective companies, discuss current investments, and evaluate plans received in the prior month. Equity Gap's investment interests span various sectors, including clean technology, consumer products, fintech, and life sciences, among others, providing ongoing business expertise and support to its portfolio companies.

Past deals in Laser

Vector Photonics

Seed Round in 2024
Vector Photonics, based in Glasgow, Scotland, is a spin-out company from the University of Glasgow. It specializes in developing semiconductor laser technology for data communications and additive manufacturing, including metal and plastic printing. The company's innovation lies in photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers, which are low-cost and emit light from the top surface, facilitating easy packaging and integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies. This enables various industries to adopt their semiconductor laser technology in daily operations.

Synaptec

Venture Round in 2024
Synaptec Ltd. is a Glasgow-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development and deployment of photonic sensing systems. These systems leverage existing optical fiber networks to monitor various critical parameters required by electricity network operators. Synaptec's patented technology enables the measurement of voltage, current, temperature, and vibrations across long distances and multiple locations using a single optical fiber, which enhances network protection and fault identification. The company’s solutions help reduce electrical power transmission costs by minimizing outages and civil works, while also providing significant benefits such as improved stability of power networks, increased security of energy supply, and lower emissions. Through its innovative approach, Synaptec aims to support network operators and contribute positively to society.

Vector Photonics

Seed Round in 2023
Vector Photonics, based in Glasgow, Scotland, is a spin-out company from the University of Glasgow. It specializes in developing semiconductor laser technology for data communications and additive manufacturing, including metal and plastic printing. The company's innovation lies in photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers, which are low-cost and emit light from the top surface, facilitating easy packaging and integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies. This enables various industries to adopt their semiconductor laser technology in daily operations.

Vector Photonics

Seed Round in 2021
Vector Photonics, based in Glasgow, Scotland, is a spin-out company from the University of Glasgow. It specializes in developing semiconductor laser technology for data communications and additive manufacturing, including metal and plastic printing. The company's innovation lies in photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers, which are low-cost and emit light from the top surface, facilitating easy packaging and integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies. This enables various industries to adopt their semiconductor laser technology in daily operations.

Synaptec

Seed Round in 2016
Synaptec Ltd. is a Glasgow-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development and deployment of photonic sensing systems. These systems leverage existing optical fiber networks to monitor various critical parameters required by electricity network operators. Synaptec's patented technology enables the measurement of voltage, current, temperature, and vibrations across long distances and multiple locations using a single optical fiber, which enhances network protection and fault identification. The company’s solutions help reduce electrical power transmission costs by minimizing outages and civil works, while also providing significant benefits such as improved stability of power networks, increased security of energy supply, and lower emissions. Through its innovative approach, Synaptec aims to support network operators and contribute positively to society.
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