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Henley Business Angels

Henley Business Angels is an angel investment network based in the Thames Valley region of the UK, operating under Henley Business School at the University of Reading. It connects experienced business leaders and investors with early-stage businesses seeking funding.

Founded
2016
Recorded stages
Seed
Focus sectors
Biotech, Robotics, SaaS
Recorded regions
United Kingdom

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Overview

Henley Business Angels (HBA) is an angel investment network established in 2016, based in the Thames Valley region of the UK. It operates under the Dean's Office of Henley Business School at the University of Reading. The network aims to facilitate investment opportunities for its members in early-stage businesses that are (S)EIS registered and connected to Henley Business School or the University of Reading. HBA also focuses on supporting and educating entrepreneurs to enhance the early-stage investment ecosystem. The network has invested over £2.5 million in approximately 50 companies since its inception, with a commitment to promoting diversity in investment and supporting female entrepreneurs.

Focus

HBA invests in early-stage, high-growth businesses, particularly those seeking between £50,000 and £500,000 in funding. The network has a specific interest in sectors such as clean/green technology, life sciences, biomedical, robotics, and software as a service (SaaS). HBA promotes diversity in investment, particularly supporting female entrepreneurs, and serves as an Innovate UK Investor Partner.

Support

HBA provides not only funding but also mentorship through quarterly Investment Readiness Workshops, where selected entrepreneurs receive pitch coaching, expert advice, and introductions to co-investors and service providers. This dual mandate enhances the support for early-stage businesses.

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