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Updated: March 5, 2026
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Avonmore Developments

Avonmore Developments is focused on investing in seed and early-stage businesses.

Alumni Startups

34

Total Investments

53

Successful Exits

8

About the Program

Program Type
Investment Stage
Description

Avonmore Developments is the family office of Simon and Michael Blakey that focuses on investments into seed and early-stage businesses, primarily in the UK and Europe. Avonmore has been operating since 2000 and has invested in over 40 different businesses in over 80 funding rounds. Michael Blakey now runs Singapore-based seed fund Cocoon Capital (www.cocooncap.com) that invests in early stage businesses across SE Asia. Simon Blakey is a member of Cambridge Angels, Chairs the Investment Committee of Playfair Capital (www.playfaircapital.com) and is on the investment committee of the Angel CoFund (www.acfinvestors.com/angel-cofund/) Avonmore's approach to deals is hands-on: mobilising other angel investors, working actively with entrepreneurs post-deal, and coordinating further funding rounds.

Investment Offer

Can Lead Rounds
Yes

Numbers

Total Investments
53
Lead Investments
16
Alumni Startups
34
Total Exits
8