The Great Eastern Investment Forum (GEIF) is a leading UK business angel network located in Cambridge which exists to introduce ambitious, innovative companies seeking funding to business angels and other early-stage funders seeking quality investment opportunities.

In addition to introducing quality controlled, selective dealflow to investors, GEIF strives to encourage and facilitate the development of the investment community. As a broad overview, in support of its objectives GEIF provides:

An extensive investor membership - Over 320 members consisting of individual investors, VCs, corporate investors and professional advisors with access to high net worth individuals.

Broad sectoral appeal - GEIF is approached by companies representing a vast range of sectors including software, food & drink, biotech, media, telecoms, leisure and manufacturing.

Quality deal flow to investors - GEIF provides quality controlled, selective deal-flow to investing members. Following an exhaustive filtering process, approximately 40 companies are selected to present to GEIF business angels each year.

An excellent track record - GEIF has a proven track record of successful introductions between investors and high-growth businesses. Over 230 companies have presented to GEIF angels since its formation and of these c. 30% have been successful in sourcing funding - amounting to a total direct investment by GEIF members and GEIF Ventures of c: £8.5m.

Topical events - GEIF supports its network of investors with ‘Investing Angels’ investor-only events and regular Breakfast Briefings with keynote speakers from the investment community.