Evelyn Partners, the professional services group, has teamed up with impact investment platform, Ethical Equity, to support its Aspiring Angel Investor Programme. The comprehensive programme is designed to empower emerging investors and equip them with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate the world of angel investing in early-stage businesses making a positive social impact.

A syndicate of 20 business angels led by lead investor Simon Bell has invested £250,000 in Menna.ai, the first small business finance assistant powered by Gen AI.

The equity investment has been match-funded with a further £250,000 from the Development Bank of Wales' Wales Angel Co-investment Fund.

Viability, a pioneering PropTech startup, formerly known as Hesti LTD, has raised £535,000 in funding. This significant investment comes from a consortium of notable backers, including co-founder Paul Higgs, SFC Capital, and Clearance Venture Partners, as well as grants from HM Land Registry (through the Geovation accelerator) and Innovate UK. The funds will be instrumental in advancing Viability's mission to address the housing crisis leveraging AI to deliver Sustainable Development Optimised.

Dorset Business Angels will hold its next pitching event on 30th September, its fourth such event this year. It has confirmed the five companies who will be pitching to investors at the event.   

EBAN has revealed details of the interactive roundtables which will be part of the Past, Present, and Future of Angel Investing discussions taking place at the European Angel Investment Summit on October 15.

Evelyn Partners, the professional services group, has teamed up with impact investment platform, Ethical Equity, to support its Aspiring Angel Investor Programme. The comprehensive programme is designed to empower emerging investors and equip them with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate the world of angel investing in early-stage businesses making a positive social impact.

The identity verification startup Onfido has announced its acquisition by US payments giant Entrust with SFC Angel Network investors looking to make a 100x return in one of the largest tech exits of the decade.

LCR Angel Network, the prominent angel investment network operating in the Liverpool City Region, has rebranded to Gateway Angels.

The new name and brand identity reflect the organisation's vision to provide the gateway for angel investors seeking high-potential investment opportunities in the region's start-up ecosystem.

Founded in 2017 as the first network of Angel Investors in Liverpool City Region, Gateway Angels will continue to be supported by major regional eco-system player MSIF under its new brand, providing operational resources and strategic guidance to drive the network's growth and success.

Deeptech Labs, a specialist in catalysing cutting-edge early stage deep tech companies and building regional ecosystems, has announced a partnership with British Business Investments' Regional Angels Programme. This collaboration will fuel strategic investment into the most promising UK deep tech startups, with a focus on commercialising breakthrough science for economic growth and social impact. The funding of £10m will be allocated to invest alongside Deeptech Labs’ existing and growing portfolio.

Fundmypitch has played a pivotal role in the recent successful fundraising campaign of Exact Comms, which has secured £155k in pre-seed investment. 

A female-focused investment network is on a mission to establish the North of the UK as the premier investment capital for women.  With a strong commitment to fostering economic growth and gender equality, Lifted Ventures spearheads initiatives empowering female entrepreneurs and investors, ensuring that the North becomes a thriving hub for women's success.

NTU Enterprise has launched its new Angel Investor Network Programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered on behalf of Nottingham City Council by Nottingham Trent University, investment specialists Greenborough Management, B-Global and a range of local partners.