Venture capital investor Northstar Ventures celebrates the milestone of investing over £95m into small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises across the North East of England since 2010.

Kelvin Capital, the Scottish based investment syndicate, has closed the first half of 2023 having concluded record investment totalling £7.8m, 22% higher than the same period in 2022.

Cleantech for UK, a coalition designed to lead the policy debate for climate change investment, has invited Green Angel Ventures to join as its 11th member. Alongside giants including Octopus Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Legal & General Capital, and Imperial College, Green Angel Ventures brings to the coalition a specialisation in early-stage investment in cleantech.

Angel Investment Network, the world’s largest online angel investment platform, has launched a new app, enabling investors to access thousands of startup opportunities.

AngelAcademe has made a follow-on investment in ImproveWell, which was founded by CEO Lara Mott and Dr Na’eem Ahmed, clinical lead. ImproveWell is an award-winning, real-time feedback solution for improvement in healthcare. Giving everyone a voice, ImproveWell enables organisations to capture continuous insight to improve staff experience, retention and the quality of patient care.

The landscape of angel investment has experienced a remarkable evolution over time, and at the heart of this transformation lies the insightful journey of Anthony Clarke. His experiences offer a profound understanding of the factors that have shaped this dynamic ecosystem. In a recent conversation with EBAN, he shared his perspectives on the intricate interplay of government incentives, regulatory balance, co-investment initiatives for both angel investors and VC investors and sector-specific investments that have contributed to the ever-evolving realm of angel investing.

Dorset Business Angels has announced its next pitch event which will take place on October 9th at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel where they will also be marking their 10th Anniversary.

Check out our completed Angel Networks World Map HERE.  

In an exclusive interview with Janneke Niessen, a founding partner at CapitalT, a serial entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate for diversity, EBAN delved into her remarkable career path. As a keynote speaker at EAIS23 (European Angel Invest Summit 2023), Janneke’s insights promise to inspire and empower aspiring innovators and investors alike.

The Early Bird ticket offer ends on 10 September. Register here now https://lnkd.in/eB9PSdHY.

Dundee based startup, SolarisKit, creator of the world’s first flat-pack, self-assembled solar water heater, has secured a £150k investment from the British Design Fund.

FiBAN’s June startup survey results collected answers from 90 startups that have sought funding through FiBAN.

Calling all Startups! Applications for European Angel Investment Summit on 10 - 11 October in Brussels are now open.  Don't miss the September 3rd deadline!  Find out how to apply now HERE.