Hermesa Overview

HERmesa is a UK-based angel investment group founded in early 2020 by Marla Shapiro. It has grown to a community of over 170 women and aligned men, focusing on investing in female co-founded startups at pre-seed and seed stages. The group emphasizes diversity, with 86% women, 48% entrepreneurs, 77% operators, 62% new angels, 38% experienced angels, and 29% diverse/non-white members. HERmesa provides a structured investment approach, including pre-screening, expert calls, screening committees, pitch events, due diligence, and individual investment decisions. The minimum individual cheque size is £2,000, with members allocating a minimum of £10,000 over one year, aiming for approximately five investments in the first 12-18 months. The group supports a growing portfolio of exceptional women-led startups.

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