Summer Newsletter: Client News and Investment Opportunities
As we approach the traditional summer break, we’re delighted to update with client news about a funding success, tripling revenues and winning awards.
We also present some ‘recommended summer reading’ to you with a link to investment opportunities with our founder clients in the Consumer, Climate, Property, Technology & Data and Health & Life Sciences sectors.
Summer is the perfect time to recharge, as well as have those conversations that don’t fit neatly into a normal calendar slot.
Whether it’s a founder connecting with a potential partner, or an investor having a deeper strategic conversation with the CEO of a potential investment opportunity, the summer period can also create space for relationship-building that often drives the most meaningful outcomes.
We hope you have a great summer – all the PACP Partners look forward to continuing to support our founder and investor communities in the months ahead, including launching our Autumn Masterclass Workshops and ongoing Investment Opportunities Pitch Events.
Persi: How Brilliance, Resilience and Defiance of Founder Secured Funding
Congratulations to our client, Olivia Parkes, Founder and CEO of Persi, who recently closed funding of £660k, after oversubscribing twice, having secured Haatch and a number of retail and tech industry angels as investors in this round.
Persi is a B2B SaaS solution which unlocks the next frontier of personalisation and product discovery based on what customers already own, not just what they’ve bought from a single retailer.
PACP Partner and experienced retailer Sharon O’Connor has been working closely with Olivia for some time, facilitating strategic thinking on the business and participating in customer trials.
Sharon continues to support Olivia with future plans with her ongoing journey, including pilot partnerships with select retailers for launch later this year, and preparation for future funding rounds further down the line.
Support will also include introductions to retailers through PACP’s extensive retail network, curated by our experienced specialist partners who are all industry veterans with significant connections in this sector.
For more information about Persi and their future plans, please contact sharon@pa-capitalpartners.com
Asan: Triples Revenue & Named a Top 100 UK StartUp
Congratulations to our client, Ira Guha, Founder & CEO of Asan, whose venture has more than tripled revenue in the past year.
Asan patented an innovative menstrual cup at Harvard and is ending period poverty for underserved women and girls globally.
Asan was recently named a Top 100 UK Startup and has also been awarded the Innovate UK Unlocking Potential Award and the Cartier Women’s Initiative Award for female entrepreneurs.
Founder, Ira, works closely with PACP Partner Sharon O’Connor to grow her business by securing B2B partnerships with factories and employers of women globally. In November 2023, Asan closed a £615k seed round from impact investors, including an angel investor from the PACP FemTech network.
For more information about Asan and their future plans, please contact sharon@pa-capitalpartners.com
Investment Opportunities With Our Founder Clients
Please click here to take a look at our current investment opportunities across the Consumer, Climate, Property, Technology & Data and Health & Life Sciences sectors.
The opportunities are across stage, from pre-Seed through to Series A.
For more information about any of these opportunities, please get in touch via the website link or contact us directly at greg@pa-capitalpartners.com or brian@pa-capitalpartners.com.
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November Focus: AI Opportunities With Innovators
AI Investing Trends: The AI startup funding landscape has changed significantly in a short space of time and is currently dominating global venture capital. In 2025 alone, AI startups have attracted a whopping $192.7BN in venture funding, accounting for over half of(52.5%) of all VC investment worldwide. There is, of course, ongoing speculation that it’s …
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Opportunities in the Health & Well-Being Sector: Pitch Event Round Up
We were delighted to see another strong attendance of investors at our virtual pitch event last week – thanks to all who joined us and the innovative founders presenting. All the pitching businesses are summarised below, including links to view videos of the pitch presentations and partner contact details to arrange follow up calls with …
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Client Spotlight: Fab Materials Secures Pre-Seed Funding
Congratulations to our client, Fab Materials, on securing pre-seed funding from industry angels and SFC Capital to fast-track the launch of its proprietary recycling technology that converts end-of-life textiles into composite boards. Delivering zero waste for the fashion industry, Fab Materials is led by CEO John Somerville, an experienced founder specialising in commercialising new technologies. …
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