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Regenerative AgriTech: Seeding a greener future
Guest Blog
November 2, 2023 access_time_filled 4 min

Regenerative AgriTech: Seeding a greener future

In an era where environmental sustainability and food security are paramount, the world of agriculture is undergoing a profound transformation. Regenerative AgriTech, a groundbreaking approach that combines cutting-edge technology with ecological…

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Meet The Investor: Bryony Marshall
Investor Insights
October 19, 2023 access_time_filled 3 min

Meet The Investor: Bryony Marshall

In our latest Meet The Investor interview we speak to experienced angel investor Bryony Marshall. She discusses why the present investing climate is a return to ‘normal’, the common mistakes startups make in their fundraising journey and how to avoid…

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Meet the Investor: Conor Sharpe
Investor Insights
October 5, 2023 access_time_filled 3 min

Meet the Investor: Conor Sharpe

Last year, we introduced a new content series spotlighting our inspiring and diverse network of investors. All leading the way in their respective fields. Fast forward to 2023, a very different climate compared to last year, with its own set of…

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Angel Investment Network launches new investor focused app
Angel Investing
September 19, 2023 access_time_filled 2 min

Angel Investment Network launches new investor focused app

Angel Investment Network, the world’s largest online angel investment platform, has launched a new app, enabling investors to access thousands of startup opportunities. The new app, which is free for investors, provides instant access to AIN’s 40 global…

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Generative AI: Revolutionising industries and investment opportunities
Guest Blog
August 31, 2023 access_time_filled 5 min

Generative AI: Revolutionising industries and investment opportunities

Generative AI, once a niche topic, has rapidly become a global conversation, even being used in a slanging match between rivals in the US Presidential Election. Its promise is to revolutionise industries and reshape the way we interact with technology…

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Behind the Raise with MAGIC AI
Behind the Raise
August 10, 2023 access_time_filled 5 min

Behind the Raise with MAGIC AI

MAGIC AI, the UK’s first AI personal trainer, is on a mission to combat obesity through its innovative fitness platform. Founded in 2021, the company utilises cutting-edge holographic technology and a wall mirror to create an immersive fitness…

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Inside the Accelerator : Considered Capital
Fundraising
July 21, 2023 access_time_filled 5 min

Inside the Accelerator : Considered Capital

Are you seeking an alternative funding route for your impact-focused business? Then Considered Capital’s Alternative Funding School could be for you. In the last of our Inside the Accelerator series we speak with founder Esme Verity, who talks us…

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How founders can manage workplace wellbeing
Guest Blog
July 18, 2023 access_time_filled 4 min

How founders can manage workplace wellbeing

In this guest post Adah Paris, chair of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England provides insight into how founders can manage workplace wellbeing. Whether you are a founder or investor it is vital to think about the mental health and wellbeing of…

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Impressing angel investors: The five Ps
Investor Insights
July 12, 2023 access_time_filled 4 min

Impressing angel investors: The five Ps

In our latest fundraising top tips article Xavier Ballester, Director of Brokerage at Angel Investment Network, gives us the lowdown on the 5 Ps of impressing angel investors. Fundraising in 2023 is tough. With a re-evaluation of so many businesses and…

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Inside the Accelerator: Hotbed
Fundraising
July 5, 2023 access_time_filled 6 min

Inside the Accelerator: Hotbed

For startups navigating the investment landscape, finding the right support and connections can be a game-changer. Enter Hotbed, the virtual accelerator redefining the startup landscape by fostering inclusivity, empowering founders, and building a…

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Inside The Accelerator: Unrest
Fundraising
June 28, 2023 access_time_filled 5 min

Inside The Accelerator: Unrest

Welcome to the first of our new mini-series ‘Inside the Accelerator’. The series will showcase and delve deep into some of the exciting and diverse accelerator programs leading the way in their respective fields. This is part of our commitment to using…

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Behind the Raise with Bower Collective
Behind the Raise
June 2, 2023 access_time_filled 5 min

Behind the Raise with Bower Collective

In our latest Behind The Raise interview we interview Nick Torday, co-founder of Bower Collective, a sustainable consumer technology business dedicated to combatting the global plastic waste crisis. Bower Collective aims to create a more sustainable…

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Unleashing the power of the stars: The investment opportunity in fusion technology
Guest Blog
June 1, 2023 access_time_filled 6 min

Unleashing the power of the stars: The investment opportunity in fusion technology

Fusion technology holds the key to unlocking a clean energy revolution by replicating the energy generation process of stars right here on Earth. With the world’s continuing reliance on carbon-creating fossil fuels, the urgent need for sustainable…

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AI-driven global payments platform Arrears named Start Up of the Month
Fundraising
May 31, 2023 access_time_filled 2 min

AI-driven global payments platform Arrears named Start Up of the Month

Arrears, an innovative startup specialising in AI-driven global payments and finance operations, has been named as AIN’s Startup of the Month. The pioneering debt collection platform developed by Arrears leverages advanced AI technology to streamline…

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Fundraising
May 23, 2023 access_time_filled 6 min

Navigating uncertainty: How impact-led startups can secure funding in 2023

Olivia Sibony, Head of Impact at Angel Investment Network, shares her insights on how impact-led startups can navigate the current investment landscape. Investor interest in impact-focused startups has grown in recent years. According to research by…

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Five red flags investors look for in evaluating startups
Investor Insights
May 23, 2023 access_time_filled 4 min

Five red flags investors look for in evaluating startups

In a more competitive funding landscape, angel investors are critically evaluating startups with a more ruthless lens than ever. It is crucial that founders don’t get their fundraise off to a false start by having something that is a fundamental red…

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‘Perserverance is key for startups’ message delivered at launch of Scale Up Awards
Angel Investing
May 10, 2023 access_time_filled 2 min

‘Perserverance is key for startups’ message delivered at launch of Scale Up Awards

“Never give up” was the message businessman and former jewellery magnate Gerald Ratner delivered at the launch of the Scale Up Awards by Business Leader magazine. AIN were in attendance to watch the launch of the awards with several prominent speakers…

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Five winning traits investors look for in successful founding teams
Investor Insights
April 19, 2023 access_time_filled 5 min

Five winning traits investors look for in successful founding teams

When it comes to investing in startups, investors are not only evaluating the potential of the business idea but also the qualities of the founders behind it. Startups can have an innovative product, a large market opportunity, and a sound business…

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How founders can support their mental health during challenging times
Guest Blog
April 6, 2023 access_time_filled 7 min

How founders can support their mental health during challenging times

The life of a startup is exciting but also tough and this past year has seen a combination of challenges. Many tech firms’ valuations have been radically reduced and we have a more difficult funding climate with investors having more strenuous criteria…

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Master Plant raised £500,000 in funding round with Angel Investment Network
Fundraising
March 29, 2023 access_time_filled 2 min

Master Plant raised £500,000 in funding round with Angel Investment Network

In June 2022, MASTER Plant Holdings (“Master Plant” or the “Company”), an emerging force in the European cannabis industry, raised £500,000 in a seed funding round with Angel Investment Network (AIN), the world’s largest online angel investment…

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