Angels@Essex

Driven by our status as a designated University Enterprise Zone, granted in September 2019, we’re looking for business innovators to join us.

We are looking for ideas that are going to change the way we do things. We want to enable innovation that is new and disrupts previous thinking. That can include machine learning, AI, VR, creative digital – as long as it brings something new to the table. If you have the innovative mindset to change the world, we want to help.

Join the Success

Disruptive bleeding-edge tech companies secured a staggering £16.1m of funding in just 18 months after being supported by Angels@Essex.

This stunning sum was revealed in 2021's Annual Report (.pdf) of the University Enterprise Zone was published.

Investors - how to register

If you are an investor with an eye for fresh ideas, we want to hear from you. Potential investors can contact the team to join the network of investors and fund managers on the Angels@Essex platform. Here, you will be able to view for free and support live opportunities.

It is easy to sign up to Angels@Essex, simply email the University Enterprise Zone team at uez@essex.ac.uk

Entrepreneurs - get in touch

The Angels@Essex platform allows entrepreneurs to display their pitch decks to a select number of invited investors. Our fully FCA-compliant platform is totally free. We take no incentives, no commissions, and no fees. It’s secure and easy to use – once you have gone through the simple sign-up process, you can get started right away.

Interested in joining us? Email your contact details to the University Enterprise Zone team at uez@essex.ac.uk

Meet Our Investment Alumni

Some of the amazing opportunities featured on the Angels@Essex platform have included:

• Conigital: Driverless AI and Optimised Fleets – raised over £1m

• Outfield Technologies: Precision orchard management – raised £750,000

• Spark EV: Low-carbon automotive innovation – raised £740,000

• Fox Robotics: Agricultural robot for farm logistics - raised over £620,000

• WYSPR: Influencing brand marketing in an authentic manner – raised £450,000

• KESTRL: Muslim money app – raised over £375,000

• Arma Karma: Insure tech subscription service – raised over £280,000

• Zoom Abroad: Student recruitment platform - raised £200,000

• BidnStay: Unique auction software to sell unsold accommodation – raised £35,000

Angels@Essex - Female Founders and Investors

Angels@Essex - Female Founders and Investors is a female-led network that helps female-led tech businesses to find the right investors. This initiative offers support that addresses the specific needs, challenges and goals of female founders and investors. We welcome both parties into the inclusive Angels@Essex community. Look out for our events and follow us on Twitter @AngelsEssexFFI

Angels@Essex embraces the Investing in Women Code. This is a commitment to support the advancement of female entrepreneurship in the UK by improving female entrepreneurs' access to tools, resources, and finance from the financial services sector. Angels@Essex is committed to making that vision a reality.

To catch-up with the latest from Angels@Essex - Female Founders and Investors, view the highlights from our latest sessions and listen to the Angels@Essex - Female Founders and Investors podcast. 

View our Events Calendar to register for our upcoming Angels@Essex - Female Founders and Investors events.

Resources and events

• UEZ Events Calendar - Check out our events for investors and entrepreneurs.
• Sign up to the Angels@Essex newsletter for notification of the latest news and events.
• Catch-up on the latest Space to Grow Investment Readiness webinars
• Read the PDF version of the Angels@Essex Annual Report (PDF)
• Read the accessible version of the Angels@Essex Annual Report (doc)

Resources for joining Angels@Essex

• The Investor and Entrepreneur Interaction (.pdf)
• Registering and creating a deal (.pdf)
• Joining the platform as an Investor (.pdf)
• Joining the platform as an Entrepreneur (.pdf)
• Investor Onboarding pack (.pdf)
• Beware of Investment scams (.pdf)

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