Business angels from the FSE Investor Network, in collaboration with investment funds and funding escalators managed by The FSE Group, have recently made significant contributions to the growth and innovation of several FSE portfolio companies.
Recent FSE angel investments include:
- RAD Propulsion: a £25,000 investment from one business angel contributed to a £5m funding round that also included £0.5m equity from the FSE managed South East Funding Escalator.
- Cybaverse: six FSE business angels collectively invested £91,000 alongside a £350,000 equity investment from the FSE managed Coast to Capital Funding Escalator as part of a £1+m round.
- Aura Life: backed by £84,000 from three FSE angels and a £350,000 equity investment, again from the Coast to Capital Funding Escalator, in a £2+m round.
- Intelligent AI: a £2+m funding round included £131,000 from a syndicate of six FSE angels with a £500,000 equity investment from Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund, managed by FSE.
These companies operate in diverse sectors – marine electrification, cybersecurity, end-of-life planning and commercial property insurance – but all are driving innovation and facing substantial growth opportunities in the markets where they operate. The investments are helping to fund a range of growth-related activity, including product development, team expansion, geographical expansion and scaling operations, to help maximise their potential.
FSE’s Investor Network Manager, Trevor Jones, remarked: "Our network is committed to empowering high-growth UK companies across various sectors. We believe in the potential of these entrepreneurs and are dedicated to supporting their journey towards success. The diverse expertise and substantial experience of our business angels play a crucial role in driving these companies forward."
The FSE Investor Network remains an exclusive platform for active angel investors. Spanning all sectors, the network offers investment opportunities in high-growth businesses that, importantly, are backed by FSE-managed funds. Our angels share a breadth of entrepreneurial, professional, and business experience and typically invest between £10,000 and £50,000 in each company, sometimes more.
FSE Investor Network member and UK British Business Angels Association Angel Investor of the Year 2024 finalist, Damian Cavanagh said: “FSE Investor Network provides access to opportunities that have been vetted by the FSE investment teams, providing an added level of confidence when co-investing alongside FSE-managed funds. It’s great to see a broad range of potential deals and choose those that align with my interests and experience.”
For more information on investment opportunities or to join the FSE Investor Network, contact Trevor Jones: Trevor.Jones@thefsegroup.com