NTU Enterprise has launched its new Angel Investor Network Programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered on behalf of Nottingham City Council by Nottingham Trent University, investment specialists Greenborough Management, B-Global and a range of local partners.

Animal Health Angels has invested in MI:RNA, the veterinary diagnostics company using cutting-edge technology and science to transform animal health diagnosis, as part of a $4 million in Series A funding round. 

Aiming to change the future of animal health treatments through improved, earlier diagnostics, the capital will be used to continue global growth plans and revolutionise animal health testing, improving diagnosis and wellness among the pet, agriculture and equine sectors. MI:RNA’s vision is to change the approach to disease diagnosis to improve animals’ outcomes. The merits of MI:RNA technology are scientifically reviewed and proven, winning numerous grants and awards.

The UKBAA Angel Investment Awards took place on 3rd July at Illuminate at the Science Museum in London.

Find out who won each of the night’s categories.

Supercede, the leading reinsurance technology platform, has completed a $15 million Series A funding round from new and existing investors.

USA: Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN) has announced the closing of its first investment of the year, with an investment over $500,000 in Endomedix, Inc., a medical technology company leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver unparalleled performance and safety in controlling surgical bleeding. Notably, CTAN's investment in Endomedix includes a substantial contribution from the CTAN Sidecar Fund.

Edinburgh-based 1nhaler, which is backed by Archangels, has appointed two experts in inhalation and respiratory medicines to the Board as it looks to accelerate the development and market-readiness of its novel single use inhaler device.

Brainspark games has secured £1.4m in angel investment and its 7th Innovate UK ‘Investor Partnership’ grant. £700,000 has been secured, with participation from a range of ‘Super Angels’ consisting of seasoned investors, games and education industry veterans, exited founders and institutional investors. 

Over 750 young people, with a passion for innovation, took part in Catalyst’s free work experience programme, Generation Innovation, the highest number of participants since the programme was established in 2018.

Zedify, the UK’s largest cargo bike delivery network, has secured a further £4m investment from Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital, Mercia Ventures which was investing from its own funds and from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), and Green Angel Ventures.

Heidi, a fast-growing online tour operator specialising in flexible ski holidays, has raised £5.6m in a funding round led by Mercia Ventures with participation from Active Partners and private investors.

Heidi’s technology allows customers complete flexibility to create their own bespoke package. They can choose from over 6,000 accommodation options in over 400 resorts, select the date of departure and length of stay and sort by features such as quantity of snow or proximity to slope. Customers can also book group holidays that allow members to fly from different locations, and extras such as lift passes and ski hire.

The inaugural Athena Festival is set to take place at Nexus Leeds, bringing together female founders and investors in a groundbreaking event designed to empower women entrepreneurs outside of London. The festival will be held on the 15th October 2024 and aims to drive innovation, foster economic growth, and build a supportive community for female-led businesses in the UK.