πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Michael Dean

Lending money to SME property developers since 2015

πŸ“ United KingdomπŸ”„ Updated October 2026πŸ’Ό 2 investmentsπŸ“… 13 years investingπŸ—“ Last invested Jun 2021
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Jun 2021
Gravitricity develops long-life underground technologies that help solve the problem of intermittent renewable energy by storing excess energy during periods of low demand and releasing it back when required. Our innovative energy storage solutions include: fast-response, long-life gravity energy storage and flexible hydrogen storage which is designed to store large quantities of green hydrogen underground.
CIO and Board Member
Sep 2013
Journeys Hostels are a leading international hostel franchise based in London Bridge, England. They currently run four hostels in the UK- Kings Cross, Kennington, Greenwich West and Brighton and will be expanding internationally in the next five years. Their unique franchise model allows new and existing hostels to join the Journeys group, operate under its ever growing brand name, and take advantage of a comprehensive list of services and benefits. Journeys are also one of the fastest growing backpacker brands in the world, priding themselves on, keeping the true spirit of backpacking alive. Each of their hostel locations retains a unique personality, whilst at the same time conveying something thats unmistakably Journeys. When guests stay at a Journeys Hostel they receive something more than just a place to lay their head. They become part of an international network of like minded backpackers who celebrate cultural interchange, responsible travel and global discovery.
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2021
Investor
Jun 2021
Gravitricity develops long-life underground technologies that help solve the problem of intermittent renewable energy by storing excess energy during periods of low demand and releasing it back when required. Our innovative energy storage solutions include: fast-response, long-life gravity energy storage and flexible hydrogen storage which is designed to store large quantities of green hydrogen underground.
2019
Co-Founder
Apr 2019
A quality focused developer and house builder, delivering planning permissions and new homes that maximise land value and customer satisfaction.
early stageReal Estate
2015
Director & Co-Founder
Oct 2015
Avamore Capital is a principal development and bridging lender with a forward-thinking approach. We strive to provide outstanding service and we understand that developer needs are consistently evolving. As such, we were the first ever lender to introduce the Part Complete Development product to the market and will continue to work closely with borrowing and broking partners to remain responsive and dynamic to accommodate future requirements. We are dedicated to partnerships and building trusting relationships with all of our customers, intermediaries and service providers. We stand for transparency, reliability and predictability and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions at competitive prices.
2013
CIO and Board Member
Sep 2013
Journeys Hostels are a leading international hostel franchise based in London Bridge, England. They currently run four hostels in the UK- Kings Cross, Kennington, Greenwich West and Brighton and will be expanding internationally in the next five years. Their unique franchise model allows new and existing hostels to join the Journeys group, operate under its ever growing brand name, and take advantage of a comprehensive list of services and benefits. Journeys are also one of the fastest growing backpacker brands in the world, priding themselves on, keeping the true spirit of backpacking alive. Each of their hostel locations retains a unique personality, whilst at the same time conveying something thats unmistakably Journeys. When guests stay at a Journeys Hostel they receive something more than just a place to lay their head. They become part of an international network of like minded backpackers who celebrate cultural interchange, responsible travel and global discovery.
2012
Director, Owner
Jun 2012
Company dissolved
early stageReal Estate
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