13 May 2013

Lord Young has this week launched his second report on Enterprise, focusing on achieving next stages in growth and expansion beyond the start-up stage. This report entitled “Growing Your Business” sets out a package of measures covering  Capability and business skills; Access to relevant Finance and Improving access to Public sector procurement, as well as improving marketing and awareness of Government.

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8 May 2013

UK Business Angels Association is delighted to announce the Technology Strategy Board as the sponsor of the Award for  ‘Best Early Stage Investment in a Disruptive Technology Business’, which will be presented at the prestigious Gala Dinner for the Annual Angel investment Awards on 2nd July, at the unique setting of the London Film Museum.

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Octopus Investments
9 May 2013

Octopus today announced that it has led a £2 million investment round into TrialReach, an online platform that is transforming clinical trials by connecting patients with healthcare companies and research organisations to make new treatments available more quickly and efficiently. Octopus is investing alongside existing investors Amadeus Capital Partners, which first invested in TrialReach in 2011.

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xénos
9 May 2013

Two former Royal Marines are using a six-figure investment from a xénos business angel to launch a new range of outdoor clothing and equipment.

Steve Howarth and Tommy Kelly co-founded Cardiff-based Jöttnar to target the lucrative and growing market for technical outdoor clothing and equipment.

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Crowdcube
9 May 2013

Crowdcube has used its own platform to raise £1.5 million in just three days from 259 investors.

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