Our Leeds Pitching Event Returns Next Week!
After a summer break, our Leeds Pitching Event is back – and we’re really looking forward to it.
Six founders will be pitching their businesses to our investors, from sectors such as Software, Consumer Products, Finance, and Technology. It’s set to be a fantastic session!
If you’re interested in joining us, please email [email protected] for more information. We’d love to see you there.
We’re thrilled to welcome Charles Harrewyn to the angelgroups team!
Joining us as Head of Growth & Investor Communities, Charles is driving our mission to expand angelgroups’ reach and deepen engagement with investors across the UK.
He’ll be working closely with regional angel groups to implement innovative software tools that streamline operations, boost deal flow and create even more value for our investor community.
Based in the South of England, Charles is spearheading a dynamic programme of investor events and launching the 100 Club – an exclusive community of active investors committed to backing the UK’s most exciting high-growth businesses.
Please join us in giving Charles a warm welcome – we’re excited for everything that lies ahead!
Happy Yorkshire Day from angelgroups!
Today, on the 1st of August, we’re proudly celebrating everything that makes Yorkshire so special – not just the stunning landscapes and rich heritage, but the thriving entrepreneurial spirit that runs through its towns and cities.
As a Yorkshire-based organisation, we feel incredibly privileged to work alongside some of the region’s most inspiring founders and forward-thinking angel investors. From cutting-edge innovations to purpose-driven startups, Yorkshire is full of businesses making a real impact and we’re proud to play a part in their journeys.
To our incredible community of local angels and founders – thank you for your vision, drive and support. You’re what makes this ecosystem so powerful.
We’d love to see your favourite snapshots, stories or memories of doing business in Yorkshire – feel free to share them below!
Here’s to our county, our community, and the brilliant businesses shaping the future from right here in Yorkshire.
We’re coming to London!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new pitch location in London, bringing even more high-quality investment opportunities to our angel community.
This expansion means:
✅ Access to some of the UK’s most exciting early-stage businesses
✅ The chance to connect with more like-minded investors
✅ More opportunities to back high-growth ventures at the earliest stages
We can’t wait to welcome our angel investors to this new hub for innovation and deal flow on the 24th September.
👉 Interested in joining us for the first London pitch event? Get in touch via [email protected] or register here – https://angelgroups.incluziv.co.uk/register-as and be part of shaping the future of early-stage investment.
Exciting News from angelgroups!
We’re expanding! angelgroups will soon be hosting pitching sessions in a brand-new location, bringing even more incredible businesses and investors together.
Our mission has always been to connect innovative founders with the right investors, and this new location is another step in growing that thriving community.
Where are we heading next? Stay tuned — we’ll be revealing the location very soon!
If you’re an investor looking for high-quality deal flow or a business seeking growth funding, now is the perfect time to get involved – get in touch via [email protected]
Live from Leeds!
Today marks our final in-person pitching session of the summer, and we’re excited to be hosting it in Leeds. Martin is on the ground getting ready for what promises to be a fantastic day!
We have 6 brilliant businesses pitching to our investors – each one bringing fresh ideas, ambition, and energy to the room.
While this is our last in-person event before the summer break, don’t worry – we’re still running our online pitching sessions, with one coming up later this month and another in August.
PLUS… we’ve got a new pitching location announcement coming very soon – stay tuned!
Thanks to all the founders, investors, and supporters who’ve been involved so far this year.
This week marked our final pitch event for June – and what a session it was! Our online pitching event featured four fantastic early-stage businesses, each bringing innovation, clarity, and energy to the virtual room.
All four companies received investor interest – a testament to the strength of the founders and the value of the angel community.
Huge thanks to our angels for the insightful questions, constructive feedback, and enthusiastic engagement throughout. We’re proud to support meaningful connections between exceptional founders and active early-stage investors.
If you are interested in joining our network, then please reach out for more information.
Recently Martin Avison had the pleasure of joining Phil Fraser on the Leeds Business Podcast to share his journey so far and discuss all things related to angel investing.
During the conversation, they explored:
– What an angel investor truly is
– The types of businesses that benefit most from angel investment
– Key considerations for founders when taking on investment
– What motivates the angel investors they work with
– How angel groups operate behind the scenes
– What makes a compelling pitch deck
– The most common (and critical) questions founders are asked
…along with plenty of other insights.
It was a dynamic and informative discussion, and we’d love for you to give it a listen. Feedback, thoughts, and questions are always welcome.
Listen via the links below:
Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/everything-you-need-to-know-angel-investment-angel/id1695413291?i=1000708413354
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/47Dcs6irjijQiVhIEDZaIy?si=o6x_JlNrT_6siWYM7AShFA
The video version on YouTube is at https://youtu.be/0ML3e4G–Ic
What a busy few weeks it’s been — and we’re only just getting started.
Last week, we wrapped up our final online pitching session of April, bringing together founders and investors from across the UK. It was a great way to close out a busy month and continue building momentum into May.
This week, we hit the ground running with our first in-person pitching session of the month in Leeds, where six exciting businesses pitched for funding. The energy and quality of ideas were incredible, and it’s always inspiring to see innovation brought to life in the room.
Now, all eyes are on Monday, as we put the final touches on our ‘Becoming an Investor’ event — and it’s shaping up to be our biggest event of 2025 so far.
We’ll be diving into key topics around broadening access to angel investing and helping investors build more inclusive, impactful portfolios. Whether you’re just beginning your investment journey or looking to make more meaningful decisions, this is an event not to miss. Find more info here – https://lnkd.in/gbPCVq84
We are excited for what’s ahead!
A brilliant day yesterday at our pitching event!
It was fantastic to see a room full of investors providing valuable feedback, support, and encouragement to the businesses pitching for funding.
A huge thank you to the businesses who joined us for the time and effort you put into getting pitch-ready – I hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did!
Now, onto a busy morning of sending feedback to the businesses and preparing for our next event. If you’re interested in joining us at an upcoming event – as an investor or an SME looking to secure funding – we’d love to chat with you. Get in touch at [email protected]
Exciting Announcement!
I’m thrilled to share some wonderful news! Over the weekend, Amber Jones welcomed her beautiful baby daughter into the family. We are all overjoyed and can’t wait to meet the newest addition very soon.
Both Amber and baby are doing well, and I’m sure you’ll join me, alongside the rest of the angelgroups team in celebrating this amazing news!
This afternoon we are hosting a pitching session at EY in Leeds, where 7 innovative businesses are taking to the stage to present their ideas and showcase their potential.
We want to take a moment to wish the best of luck to all of the entrepreneurs involved! Your hard work, creativity, and passion have brought you this far, and we can’t wait to see you pitch today.
Thank you to EY for hosting our event, and we look forward to seeing our angel investors this afternoon. Heres to a successful session!
