Anglia Capital Group
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Get the latest news, updates, and activities from Anglia Capital Group. Based in the East of England, we are a group of Angel Investors who invest in start-ups and early growth-stage businesses providing innovative and potentially disruptive solutions to their industry.
Anglia Capital Group
1y ago
An exciting young Norwich-based tech business Homemove has been successful in securing funding through Anglia Capital Group as part of a £350,000 raise.
“Homemove are an excellent example of the exciting, ambitious tech companies which are coming out of our region. The Founders came to us with a fantastic pitch and immediately impressed our members with their idea to simplify the home moving process and their clear growth plans. We’re looking forward to seeing this Norwich-based start-up grow and flourish.” Hannah Smith, Managing Director, Anglia Capital Group.
Homemove is augmenting the ..read more
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1y ago
One Planet Pizza, the UK’s first vegan pizza brand, is ramping up production as it launches into 400 Asda stores with their best-selling SKU; The Spicy Peppernomi [RRP £3.75]. Available in store and online from 5th January.
This nationwide launch follows a successful trial in Asda’s first ever incubator programme which ran through 2022 in limited stores. The best performing SKU will now launch into the frozen plant-based space directly competing with global brands like Chicago Town and Goodfellas.
One Planet Pizza has experienced continued success with Asda despite the recen ..read more
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1y ago
ACG is pleased to announce that we are the marketing partner of EA Sustain, a new festival about Environment, Culture and Entrepreneurship that seeks to build capacity for flourishing localism, especially in the areas of entrepreneurship, marketing and monetisation.
EA Sustain is the first festival of its kind, an environmental festival bringing together policy experts, entrepreneurs and artists, in order to mainstream climate consciousness.
The event will take place on 14/15 January 2023 at Firstsite, East Anglia’s premier contemporary art museum
Key message: Flourishing localism is ..read more
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1y ago
In the next instalment of our Sustainability Focus we talk to our newest Portfolio company – Greenr.
Greenr are a Norwich-based start-up with a big vision. They approached Anglia Capital Group in early summer 2022 with their engaging pitch and passion for sustainability and were successful in securing £30,000 through the Anglia Capital Group members. Here we talk to Co-Founder and CEO, Thomas Panton.
Can you summarise Greenr’s mission in a couple of sentences?Greenr.co.uk is making “sustainable shopping”, just “shopping”. Using an impact calculator and central marketplace Greenr brings et ..read more
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1y ago
Greenr.co.uk are a Norwich-based start-up with a big vision. They approached Anglia Capital Group in early summer 2022 with their engaging pitch and passion for sustainability and were successful in securing investment through the Anglia Capital Group members.
“Thomas and Hugo from Greenr.co.uk pitched with genuine passion and enthusiasm, it was this alongside their clear business plan and industry knowledge which made them stand out to our investors. We’re excited to see this local company making strides towards helping consumers make more sustainable choices and extremely proud to be a ..read more
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1y ago
ACG SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS – One Planet Pizza
In the next instalment of our Sustainability Focus we chat to Mike Hill Co-Founder of ACG portfolio company, One Planet Pizza.
Can you summarise One Planet Pizza’s mission in a couple of sentences?
To make great tasting plant-based pizzas that are better for you and for the planet. We love to use amazing pizzas to introduce people to plant-based alternatives and encourage them to think more about the impact their food choices have on their carbon footprint and health.
When speaking to potential investors did you find that they were particu ..read more
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1y ago
ACG SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS – SPARK EV
In the next instalment of our Sustainability Focus we chat to Justin Ott, CEO of ACG portfolio company, Spark EV.
Can you summarise Spark EV Technology’s mission in a couple of sentences?
Founded on a mission to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption, Spark EV Technology believes that accurate journey predictions can remove anxieties around EV range and charging time, enhancing vehicle trust and helping more people make the switch to electric. Spark EV Technology’s AI (artificial intelligence) based prediction system has been a developed by a te ..read more
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1y ago
It has recently been announced that HMRC have switched to a new system for founders obtaining Advanced Assurance under EIS or SEIS.
An online G-Form service has launched and is now accessible from the Gov.UK site at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/venture-capital-schemes-apply-for-advance-assurance.
Applications using the new G-Form, including all necessary attachments, are now submitted online directly to HMRC’s Venture Capital Reliefs (VCR) Team. It is no longer necessary to email AA applications or any attachments to the VCR Team using the old i-form.
To allow for transition to the new p ..read more
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1y ago
Throughout the week of 7-11 November 2022 the British Business Bank, along with business support partners, are hosting Business Finance Week 2022. We’re excited to be hosting a panel discussion alongside Innovation Labs Group, on Angel Investment, how it works and how it can aid the growth journey of a business.
We’ll be joined by two of our portfolio company founders from Pikl Insurance and Developing Experts who will share how they have successfully used Angel Finance as a key part of their early-stage growth and also from one of our experienced Business Angel Members ..read more
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1y ago
Following last week’s “mini budget” are are pleased to see that the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) will be extended beyond 2025 and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) is set to be given a boost.
EIS and VCT to be extended beyond 2025
The Chancellor stated that the government remains supportive of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCT) and sees the value of extending them beyond 2025. Although no further details are as yet available.
SEIS to be boosted
As part of this budget package, we are delighted to note that the Chancellor has announced h ..read more