Hamish Shephard

Angel Investor England, United Kingdom ·Founded 2015

Overview

Hamish Shephard is an angel investor and founder of Bridebook, a wedding planning platform. He left a career in banking to revolutionize wedding planning, starting by transforming his grandmother's home into a leading UK wedding venue. This experience led him to create Bridebook in 2015, aiming to simplify the wedding planning process for couples. Bridebook offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a personalized budget planner, checklist, venue and supplier search, and guest list manager, all designed to streamline wedding planning. The platform connects thousands of wedding businesses with couples, facilitating a more efficient planning experience. Under Shephard's leadership, Bridebook has become a prominent player in the wedding industry, handling significant bookings annually across multiple countries. The platform supports a vast network of suppliers and venues, making it a leading global wedding tech platform. Shephard also shares his expertise through his column, 'Groom With a View,' in the Evening Standard, where he provides insights as one of the UK's most prominent wedding experts.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative wedding-related startups
  • Companies with scalable business models
  • Teams with strong execution capabilities
  • Businesses targeting the UK and international markets
  • Startups in the early to growth stages

Portfolio Companies

Bridebook

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Frequently asked questions about Hamish Shephard

What sectors does Hamish Shephard invest in?

Hamish Shephard invests in Technology, Healthcare, Retail, Software, Education and E-commerce, and is based in England, United Kingdom. Hamish Shephard is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Hamish Shephard invest at?

Hamish Shephard backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.

Which regions does Hamish Shephard invest in?

Hamish Shephard invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.

What companies has Hamish Shephard invested in?

Hamish Shephard's portfolio includes Bridebook.

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