Vape Guardian, the UK’s leading vape detection technology provider, has successfully raised £350,000 in a Seed funding round through Angel Investment Network (AIN), the world’s largest online angel investment network. The investment will accelerate the company’s mission to eliminate vaping in prohibited spaces and establish its proprietary technology as the global industry standard.

Founded by husband and wife, Simon & Jean Hassett, Vape Guardian provides an award-winning solution to the “silent epidemic” of underage vaping, with recent NHS data showing that 1 in 4 students aged 11-15 have tried vaping. While schools have previously struggled to respond, Vape Guardian’s real-time detection hardware offers a non-intrusive, automated alternative to unpopular measures like bathroom patrols or closing facilities.

The company’s smart sensors, which resemble traditional smoke alarms, utilise an advanced 10-point formula to accurately detect exhaled vaping and THC, with the system sending immediate alerts to staff via SMS, email, or a dedicated app. The technology has been designed to integrate directly with existing fire and security systems.

Currently protecting over 400 schools in the UK and Ireland, Vape Guardian has achieved significant market traction and is the named brand on all new Department of Education tenders requiring vape detection. The new funds will be used to:

• Establish market leadership: Aiming to protect 1,000 schools by the end of 2025.
• International expansion: Scaling operations across the UK, US, Australia, and global English International Schools.
• Sector diversification: Launching specialised systems for the aviation, workplace, and leisure sectors.

Simon Hassett, Founder and CEO of Vape Guardian, said: “At Vape Guardian, we’re dedicated to creating safer, healthier environments through advanced vape detection technology. Our mission is simple: to help schools, businesses, and public spaces maintain clean air and protect individuals from the risks associated with vaping.

This funding from Angel Investment Network is a pivotal step in our 2026 strategy. It supports us to scale our presence in education and also bring our proven technology to the aerospace and workplace markets, where vape-induced fire alarms and health risks are becoming major operational headaches.”

Xavier Ballester, Head of Brokerage at Angel Investment Network added: “Vape Guardian is addressing a rapidly growing global health problem with a groundbreaking, proprietary solution. Our investors recognised the strength of their genuine traction.They have already generated significant revenues, impressive for a three year old business. They really stand out for the twin strengths of  market-leading hardware with a holistic approach to education and policy.”

With a total addressable market in education alone valued in the billions, Vape Guardian is positioned for explosive growth, with revenue forecast to reach £97M by 2029.

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