Chris Letcher

Investor and Mentor

📍 London, England, United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 13 investments📅 15 years investing🗓 Last invested Feb 2025
Operator-angel🌍 United Kingdom
13
Total investments
6
Early stage
2
Mid stage
1
Late stage
15y
Years active

Portfolio

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Investor
Feb 2025
Dose is revolutionising drug delivery with a smart transdermal patch system that simplifies medication management. It automates precise, scheduled dosing, enhances adherence, and features live monitoring, allowing prescribing physicians to remotely track patients. Dose brings advanced, flexible, and cost-effective healthcare into the home for better outcomes.
Investor
May 2024
At Aucoot we believe there is real value in understanding what’s different; what’s better. Whether your home has been interior designed or diligently crafted over time – we appreciate the character it holds and recognise how important that is, especially when it comes to selling your home. In essence, you value good design, and so do we. We work all over the UK and consider properties regardless of their location, age or architectural style. We don’t mind if your property is contemporary or traditional, whether it follows any particular fashion or trend. What’s important is how it communicates a cohesive sense of beauty and character. We understand the importance of investing in considered marketing – presenting your property with the same consideration and respect that you have invested in creating it. Through photography that reflects the beauty of your home beyond its functional appeal and a refined marketing package we’ll communicate with a design literate audience who share your values. For those considering a new home, Aucoot provides a promise of quality. Working with us will ensure you’re exposed to a curation of the most beautiful, interesting homes, all across the country. That might include a hidden gem, a style, or even a location you’d not previously considered. It will definitely mean homes that boast envious interiors, designed and executed beautifully.
late stageReal Estate
Investor
Feb 2024
Spiracle is a new, fully functioning, British based audiobook e-commerce platform available on web and mobile app. Established in 2022, our core mission is to publish, curate and distribute outstanding books as audiobooks. Our wider mission is to create a literary haven, a wonderful bookshop experience online; a place where booklovers can enjoy browsing, discussing and discovering brilliant modern and contemporary writing in the audio form. Our newest initiative, Audiobook in a Card is a simple, but pioneering scheme in which we make audiobooks available in the form of attractive ‘physical’ cards available in independent bookshops across Britain. We also commission, produce and compile extra material - articles, podcasts and events - through the Murmurations portal on the Spiracle site, expanding our reach and the world of and connections to the audiobooks available. Helen Boaden, the former Head of Radio at the BBC, is “completely addicted to audiobooks” and was an early subscriber to Spiracle. “I was keen to see an independent British company succeed in giving a voice to independent contemporary writers and some slightly offbeat classics. And I wasn’t disappointed. The quality of the audiobooks is exceptional and I think the deal is a bargain – it has exposed me to readings I wouldn’t have seen on Audible or elsewhere. I’ve been really impressed by the service”. (From The Guardian.) Our target customers are book lovers, dividing between existing readers and newcomers to the audiobook form. Customer feedback shows that curation and independence are a valued part of the proposition. We have a supplier base of 40 publishers currently, with continuous discussion and growth. The best audiobook platform I have found so far is Spiracle. Ian Sansom, TLS. After 2 years of developing while trading, we are gaining a reputation as the audiobook platform for book lovers.
Investor and NED
Mar 2023
Roomix is a platform connecting customers with a network of talented joinery workshops to deliver customisable, made to order furniture.
Investor
Mar 2022
Build inclusive leaders and promote social mobility with Circl’s unique programme. Circl offers an inclusive leadership development programme using coaching skills to enable powerful conversations, promote social mobility and build more inclusive leaders capable of leading diverse teams. Our programme has been deliberately designed to create long-term behavioural change by bringing together business professionals and underrepresented young people (Future Leaders) to learn together. Professionals and Future Leaders learn together as equals to develop their listening, communication and empathy skills. It’s a uniquely effective way to help businesses build an inclusive culture while giving talented young people the skills they need to succeed, achieve their goals and become inclusive leaders themselves. We’ve already done amazing work with the likes of Meta, eBay, McKinsey, Trustpilot, Pepper, Depop, Landsec and Innocent.
Investor at BelleVie
Feb 2020
We support people to thrive at home in Oxfordshire, Northumberland and Buckinghamshire. BelleVie is redefining the future of work in care. The current time and task model, which pays and charges for home care by the hour, is broken. Our annual salaries and new operating model slash the current 42% staff turnover and make caring a sought-after profession. Our monthly membership provides people in later life with the reliable wellbeing services that they can't find today. We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Investor/Advisor
Jan 2016
Glorious Gravel is a company based out of 10 Staines Rd, Twickenham, United Kingdom.
Investor
Apr 2015
We help marketers drive profitable growth by acquiring high-quality customers and maximising their lifetime value through referral marketing. Since 2013, weve delivered more than six million referrals totalling over USD $2bn in revenue for 500 brands, including Charlotte Tilbury, Farfetch, Nutmeg, Pret a Manger and Puma. This vision is supported by our fast-growing partner network, which includes Emarsys, Ometria, Klaviyo and Trustpilot. Backed by Octopus Ventures and Eight Roads, we’ve raised $32 million in funding since 2018. To learn more, visit mention-me.com or find us on the SAP store.
Investor
May 2014
About toucanBox toucanBox is an award winning subscription service that provides arts and crafts activities for children aged 3 to 8 years old. We're backed by renowned VCs and have exciting ambitions to grow our strong customer base in the UK and expand internationally. All products are inspired by Montessori learning and built by educational experts to help develop key skills. Crafts contain the necessary materials, instructions and inspiration to get stuck in and have fun. Each box is personally addressed to the child and delivered straight to the door. Working at toucanBox We have a fantastically diverse team of approximately 50 people, split between the office and the factory. We all care about the product, and take pride in what we do. We're resourceful, imaginative, curious and not afraid to fail, and we’re looking for candidates who are all of that and more. Prepare to step out of your comfort zone, be self-starting, adaptable and believe in our ambitions for world domination. Which sounds a bit evil, but we’re the good guys. Honest. Our mission is to unleash the creativity in everyone, and that extends to our vibrant workspace that is setup to give people the tools and inspiration to test their limits, and do something they can be proud of.
early stageManufacturing
Investor
Feb 2011
Secret Escapes is the UKs biggest members-only website, operating in 14 countries worldwide and offering luxury 4 and 5 star travel deals at low prices. Before starting Secret Escapes, we wondered why booking a holiday always felt like hard work – the price comparisons, the awful early morning flights just to get the best price, the huge range of possible hotels, both good and bad. Travel is, and should be, exciting – and booking a holiday should be a stress-free experience. That’s what we set out to achieve, and it is the philosophy that drives us on. We want to inspire people to escape, and we do so with amazing images, sharp, accessible writing, exciting destinations and unbeatable prices. We already have more than 62 million members worldwide and a social-media following the size of a small country, and you can now find us everywhere from Sweden to Italy, Poland and Norway, from Germany to Switzerland, and elsewhere too.
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Investments (13)
Founder (1)
2025
Investor
Feb 2025
Dose is revolutionising drug delivery with a smart transdermal patch system that simplifies medication management. It automates precise, scheduled dosing, enhances adherence, and features live monitoring, allowing prescribing physicians to remotely track patients. Dose brings advanced, flexible, and cost-effective healthcare into the home for better outcomes.
2024
Investor
May 2024
At Aucoot we believe there is real value in understanding what’s different; what’s better. Whether your home has been interior designed or diligently crafted over time – we appreciate the character it holds and recognise how important that is, especially when it comes to selling your home. In essence, you value good design, and so do we. We work all over the UK and consider properties regardless of their location, age or architectural style. We don’t mind if your property is contemporary or traditional, whether it follows any particular fashion or trend. What’s important is how it communicates a cohesive sense of beauty and character. We understand the importance of investing in considered marketing – presenting your property with the same consideration and respect that you have invested in creating it. Through photography that reflects the beauty of your home beyond its functional appeal and a refined marketing package we’ll communicate with a design literate audience who share your values. For those considering a new home, Aucoot provides a promise of quality. Working with us will ensure you’re exposed to a curation of the most beautiful, interesting homes, all across the country. That might include a hidden gem, a style, or even a location you’d not previously considered. It will definitely mean homes that boast envious interiors, designed and executed beautifully.
late stageReal Estate
Investor
Feb 2024
Spiracle is a new, fully functioning, British based audiobook e-commerce platform available on web and mobile app. Established in 2022, our core mission is to publish, curate and distribute outstanding books as audiobooks. Our wider mission is to create a literary haven, a wonderful bookshop experience online; a place where booklovers can enjoy browsing, discussing and discovering brilliant modern and contemporary writing in the audio form. Our newest initiative, Audiobook in a Card is a simple, but pioneering scheme in which we make audiobooks available in the form of attractive ‘physical’ cards available in independent bookshops across Britain. We also commission, produce and compile extra material - articles, podcasts and events - through the Murmurations portal on the Spiracle site, expanding our reach and the world of and connections to the audiobooks available. Helen Boaden, the former Head of Radio at the BBC, is “completely addicted to audiobooks” and was an early subscriber to Spiracle. “I was keen to see an independent British company succeed in giving a voice to independent contemporary writers and some slightly offbeat classics. And I wasn’t disappointed. The quality of the audiobooks is exceptional and I think the deal is a bargain – it has exposed me to readings I wouldn’t have seen on Audible or elsewhere. I’ve been really impressed by the service”. (From The Guardian.) Our target customers are book lovers, dividing between existing readers and newcomers to the audiobook form. Customer feedback shows that curation and independence are a valued part of the proposition. We have a supplier base of 40 publishers currently, with continuous discussion and growth. The best audiobook platform I have found so far is Spiracle. Ian Sansom, TLS. After 2 years of developing while trading, we are gaining a reputation as the audiobook platform for book lovers.
2023
Investor and NED
Mar 2023
Roomix is a platform connecting customers with a network of talented joinery workshops to deliver customisable, made to order furniture.
2022
Investor
Mar 2022
Build inclusive leaders and promote social mobility with Circl’s unique programme. Circl offers an inclusive leadership development programme using coaching skills to enable powerful conversations, promote social mobility and build more inclusive leaders capable of leading diverse teams. Our programme has been deliberately designed to create long-term behavioural change by bringing together business professionals and underrepresented young people (Future Leaders) to learn together. Professionals and Future Leaders learn together as equals to develop their listening, communication and empathy skills. It’s a uniquely effective way to help businesses build an inclusive culture while giving talented young people the skills they need to succeed, achieve their goals and become inclusive leaders themselves. We’ve already done amazing work with the likes of Meta, eBay, McKinsey, Trustpilot, Pepper, Depop, Landsec and Innocent.
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