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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!

This week marks the return of our in-person pitching sessions after the Christmas break!

We’re excited to be heading to Leeds this Thursday to watch the businesses we’ve been working closely with over the past few weeks pitch to our room full of investors.

The event promises to be a great success! If you have a few hours to spare on Thursday afternoon, we’d love for you to join us. For more details, please reach out to Leanne Simmons-Binns at [email protected].

It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

 

 

An exciting week ahead at angelgroups!

It’s going to be a busy, action-packed week as we wrap up 2024 with some incredible events! Here’s a look at what’s coming up, and we’d love for you to join us:

Angel-Only Educational Session –
We’ll kick off this week’s events with our final angel-only educational session of the year. Industry professionals will dive deep into key topics, including:
Due Diligence
Case Studies
Growth Shares
SEIS/EIS
Wealth Planning Post-Budget

Final Pitching Event of 2024 –
Later this week, we’ll be hosting our final online pitching session of 2024, where 4 innovative businesses will pitch for funding and support. We can’t wait to see the exciting opportunities these entrepreneurs bring to the table!

Martin Avison, Stuart Brown and the wider team look forward to seeing you this week!

ANGEL ONLY EDUCATIONAL EVENT! ?

We’re excited to announce our exclusive angel only educational event on 11th December, hosted at PwC in Leeds.

Join us for an afternoon of expert insights and practical advice from keynote speakers, covering key topics such as: angel investing, due diligence, growth shares, SEIS/EIS, case studies, wealth planning and much more!

This is a fantastic opportunity to network, learn, and connect with like-minded professionals in the investment space.

? Date: Wednesday 11th December
⏰ Time: From 1:00pm
? Location: Leeds

Interested in attending our largest angel only event of the year? Get in touch with us on [email protected] for more information.

Don’t miss out — secure your spot today and finish 2024 on a high! ?

 

Last week, we had the privilege of witnessing some incredible talent and innovation at our pitching session!

A huge congratulations to all the passionate SMEs who pitched with us to share their visions, solutions, and growth strategies. These SMEs are the backbone of innovation, each bringing unique ideas that are shaping the future of their industries. From tech startups to sustainable solutions, the diversity of ideas and the dedication of these founders was truly inspiring.

A big thank you to everyone who attended this event, and to the businesses who pitched. We’re excited to see where the SMEs go next and look forward to supporting them through the next steps as they move on to due diligence.

 

Leeds Pitching Session!

This week marks the start of our November events, and we’re kicking things off with our in-person Leeds session on Wednesday! We’re excited to see seven fantastic businesses across various sectors pitch to our Leeds investors.

If you’re available this Wednesday, why not join us? If you’re already registered or would like to register as an angel investor, please email us at [email protected] for more information.

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT! ?

We are thrilled to announce our angel only educational event, taking place on the 11th December in Leeds. Join us for an engaging afternoon filled with keynote speakers covering topics such as angel investing, due diligence, growth share, SEIS/EIS, case studies, wealth planning and more, alongside time for networking and refreshments.

This event will be a fantastic opportunity to network, learn and connect with fellow professionals in the investment industry.

? Date: Wednesday 11th December
? Time: 1 – 5pm
? Location: Leeds City Centre

Registration details: if you are interested in attending our biggest angel only educational event to date, please get in touch for more info – [email protected]

Don’t miss out on our last angel only event of the year! We look forward to seeing you there!