Stop guessing.
Find angels who actually invest.
BackerIQ identifies serial angel investors from Companies House records. Search by sector, see their track record, then reach out with confidence.
The old way
- Ask your network for warm intros
- Scroll through AngelList hoping someone responds
- Pay £6K+ for Beauhurst or Crunchbase
- Attend pitch events and hope the right people show up
- Spray and pray with cold emails
With BackerIQ
- Search 12,414 scored investors by sector
- See who's actually active (not dormant directors)
- Check track records before you reach out
- Target investors who back companies like yours
- Free to start — upgrade when you're ready to raise
How founders use BackerIQ
Search by your sector
Filter investors who have backed companies in your industry. A fintech angel is more likely to back your fintech startup.
Try a search →Check their track record
See how many companies they've backed, which ones are still active, and their BackerIQ score. Focus on active investors, not one-time directors.
See top investors →Find them on LinkedIn
Use the investor's name and occupation to find them on LinkedIn. Reference their portfolio companies in your outreach — show you've done your homework.
Upgrade for full access
Pro members get unlimited searches, full portfolio details, CSV export, and email alerts when new investors match your criteria.
View pricing →Frequently asked questions
How do I find angel investors for my SEIS round?
BackerIQ analyses Companies House data to identify serial angel investors. Search by your sector to find investors who've backed similar companies. Focus on 'Super Angels' and 'Active Investors' — they have the track record and appetite for new deals.
Is BackerIQ free?
Yes. Free accounts get 10 searches per day with basic investor profiles. Pro (£29/mo) unlocks unlimited searches, full portfolios, LinkedIn profile links, and CSV export. Most founders start free and upgrade when they're actively raising.
How is this different from Beauhurst?
Beauhurst costs £6,000+/year and targets institutional investors. BackerIQ starts free and is built specifically for founders raising SEIS/EIS rounds who need to find individual angel investors. We use the same Companies House data but present it in a founder-friendly way.
How do I approach an angel investor I found on BackerIQ?
Find them on LinkedIn using their name and occupation from their BackerIQ profile. In your message, reference their portfolio companies: 'I noticed you backed [Company X] in [sector] — we're building something complementary.' Show you've done your research. Angels invest in people as much as products.
What is a BackerIQ score?
It's our algorithmic ranking (0-100) based on portfolio size, company success rate, multi-round investment signals, recency, and sector focus. Higher scores indicate more active, successful investors. Super Angels score 60+ with 5+ companies.
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