Moving into the Regions with Angel Investing
The UK’s most active angel investor networks continue to be in London and Edinburgh, according to a recent study.
Regional angel networks are integral to increasing early-stage investment and are considered key to spreading investment funds outside of the London bubble.
The VC landscape is changing and the appeal of angel investing is strengthening. Regional angel networks can therefore play a key role in shaping the future of the UK’s investment in early-stage start-ups.
PACP has established great relationships with regional angel groups, as we continue to extend our reach into the regions.
We are delighted to have completed successful fundraising campaigns outside of London in recent months;
Boulevard
An Amazon marketplace partner, based in Worcester (www.boulevardonline.co.uk).
Rummage
A second-hand marketplace platform, based in Dorset (www.rumage.com)
Our recent article, Moving into the Regions with Angel Investing, highlights more about this trend in angel investing and how this is evolving.
Summary of Our November Pitch Event – Food, Glorious Food!
For November, we focussed our pitch event on the food sector and had 3 businesses presented by their founders.
The food sector is a marketplace that is rapidly changing, as consumers demand products and experiences that are healthier, cleaner and authentic.
All 3 businesses demonstrated strong potential for growth in this flourishing sector.
Mrs Balbir Singh
A truly authentic gourmet spice blend company that enables anyone to cook stellar curries, tandoori dishes, biriyanis and more (www.mrsbalbirsingh.com)
Stage: Growth
Raise: £750,000 EIS eligible
Contact for more information: greg@pa-capitalpartners.com
Fusion Foods
The UK’s leading healthy snack bar manufacturer, launching just 3 years ago and now supplying over 30 branded customers from its own 18,000 sqft, A Grade certificated building, with revenues in excess of £700,000 (www.fusionfoods.co.uk).
Stage: Growth
Raise: £750,000 EIS eligible
Contact for more information: greg@pa-capitalpartners.com
Biasol
Upcycling Brewer’s Spent Grains, to create great tasting high fibre foods that improve health and are kinder to the environment (www.biasol.ie)
Stage: Seed
Raise: £200,000 SEIS/ EIS eligible
Contact for more information: markt@pa-capitalpartners.com
Investment Opportunity Spotlight
FAMILY SECRET: Bringing flavours from around the world to the snack food market
Family Secret (www.familysecret.co.uk) is a growing snacks brand that came to life after its Co-Founders, Sunny and Harmeet, travelled on their honeymoon, bringing back family secret recipes from the people they had met.
Consumers have been demanding more variety of new flavours which are vegan, gluten free and healthier.
Family Secret’s innovative snack range, including its Indian Snack Box, has already secured partnerships with leading retailers, wholesalers and airlines.
The global snacks market is worth £18 billion and Family Secret is looking to disrupt this rapidly changing marketplace with its range of authentic and healthy products.
The business is now looking to raise £500,000 EIS eligible to drive brand awareness, product innovation and digital online marketing.
Contact for more information: greg@pa-capitalpartners.com
Events and Pitches
Wednesday Dec 7th @ 2.00pm – 3.00pm: December Online Pitch Event – Christmas Present Investments
Our final online pitch event of 2022 will be showcasing 3 businesses and their founders – all Investor Ready Opportunities.
Please click here to register.
Thursday Feb 2nd @ 2.00pm – 3.30pm: Joint event with EVE Angels in Collaboration with angels@essex
Please register to attend by emailing harveen@eveangelinvestors.com
New Partner Joins PACP – Célia Pronto – Award winning C-Suite Senior Executive in the Consumer Sector
We are delighted to welcome Célia to our growing team of experienced partners.
Célia has over 25 years’ experience in blue chip listed companies, PE and VC-backed start-ups and family owned businesses.
Her experience lies in developing data, marketing, digital and sustainability strategies.
Célia’s most recent executive position was Managing Director at Love Home Swap, an award-winning subscription model home swapping business.
Please click here to view Célia’s full biography.
Latest News
-
Summer Food and Beverage Update
July traditionally marks the start of the main summer holiday season and thoughts turn to enjoying a relaxing break at home or away on vacation. It’s also a great time to enjoy food and drink, whether having a picnic or barbecue with family and friends or exploring new products and tastes, with conscious consumers often …
-
Female Founders Roundup – Investment Opportunities
We were thrilled to celebrate and champion Female Founders through a series of events in June, highlighting opportunities and inspirational stories of breaking the glass ceiling with fundraising success. With only 2% of funds raised in the UK currently going to Female Founded businesses, it remains a challenging environment for talented women who have compelling …
Continue reading “Female Founders Roundup – Investment Opportunities”
-
June Update – Celebrating Female Founders
Successes and Investment Opportunities Studies highlight that female founders are statistically more likely to be financially successful than their male counterparts and possess attributes that set them apart as visionary leaders, including resilience, adaptability, empathy and creativity. This month, we’re excited to be celebrating our incredible female founder clients and women entrepreneurs who inspire through …
Continue reading “June Update – Celebrating Female Founders”