<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Eastern Angels ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local Angel Investors Supporting Innovative  Early Stage Businesses in the East of ENgland]]></description><link>https://www.easternangels.co.uk/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:05:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.easternangels.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Anglia Capital Group becomes Eastern Angels, putting connection at the heart of regional investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The East of England's angel investment network unveils a new name and identity after ten years of backing regional founders. Samantha Graham, Managing Director &#38; Laura Hood Operations Director, Eastern Angels Norwich, Norfolk, 6 October 2026: Anglia Capital Group, a collaborative group of individual investors who come together to support early-stage businesses in the East of England, has today announced a new name and identity. It is now Eastern Angels. The change marks the next chapter for a...]]></description><link>https://www.easternangels.co.uk/post/anglia-capital-group-becomes-eastern-angels-putting-connection-at-the-heart-of-regional-investment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac40239f42c05251bc3bb6e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:04:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6e9ec1_8361ea54568d4590b8e24b932f06cf30~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>laura062379</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastern Angels Member Vicky Brock recognised as Europe’s leading female business angel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vicky Brock has been named winner of the Golden Aurora Award 2026 by Business Angels Europe, recognising her as Europe’s leading female business angel. The accolade reflects her significant contribution to early-stage investing and her reputation as one of the most respected figures in the European innovation ecosystem.]]></description><link>https://www.easternangels.co.uk/post/acg-member-vicky-brock-recognised-as-europe-s-leading-female-business-angel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b258ae8a70f90633e5f70</guid><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:49:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6e9ec1_9cd1674572604ce28f1037853d94a6f3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_789,h_696,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>laura062379</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastern Angels CleanTech Showcase 2026 brings investors, innovators and advisers together at Hethel Engineering Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[ACG was pleased to welcome the regional CleanTech community for a content-led showcase and networking session delivered in partnership with Hethel Innovation and supported by Connected Innovation, spotlighting fast-growing businesses and practical routes to investment and scale.]]></description><link>https://www.easternangels.co.uk/post/acg-cleantech-showcase-2026-brings-investors-innovators-and-advisers-together-at-hethel-engineering</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043cb8618ba45174fec20a</guid><category><![CDATA[Business Growth Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:23:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6e9ec1_5864a64bed3e49598a324a57ea9b0ebd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>laura062379</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Planet Pizza Set for Breakout Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Led by father-and-son duo Mike and Joe Hill, One Planet Pizza has delivered an impressive first-half performance, signalling what could be a breakout year ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.easternangels.co.uk/post/one-planet-pizza-set-for-breakout-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbb14f23cd03993477b34a</guid><category><![CDATA[Portfolio News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:43:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8ee6b_309ab082286544eabffa183cfbdd0b94~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorify Secures £45,000 from Eastern Angels at November Pitching Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[We at Eastern Angels are proud to shine the spotlight on Memorify, which secured £45,000 from four of our angel investors at our last pitching round on 25th November 2025 in Norwich.   Memorify delivered a compelling pitch to Eastern Angels members, clearly articulating the emotional drive behind the business and its commercial potential. The company’s mission is rooted in a deeply personal story as founder Charlotte Ridley shares:   “The loss of my father whilst pregnant with my daughter...]]></description><link>https://www.easternangels.co.uk/post/memorify-secures-45-000-from-acg-angels-at-november-pitching-event</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699464b26df156fdbe9fe109</guid><category><![CDATA[Investment News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Portfolio News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:54:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8ee6b_f9164af73be2476aba9a11f6a7bfe035~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_394,h_393,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FRP Joins Eastern Angels as New Corporate Sponsor]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that FRP, the national specialist business advisory firm, has joined Eastern Angels as our newest corporate sponsor.   FRP provides expert advisory services across corporate finance, restructuring, debt advisory, financial advisory and forensic services, supporting businesses at every stage of their lifecycle. Their partnership with Eastern Angels reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the regional investment ecosystem and supporting ambitious, high-growth...]]></description><link>https://www.easternangels.co.uk/post/frp-joins-anglia-capital-group-as-new-corporate-sponsor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69945dab6df156fdbe9fcf6a</guid><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:26:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8ee6b_9731fbb5129341a19d56d7e1aa55560f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driving Men’s Fertility Innovation: Eastern Angels Invest £100k in Virilitas Labs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Simone Immler and Dr Daniel Marcu; masterminds behind Virilitas Labs Eastern Angels is delighted to welcome Virilitas Labs into its investment portfolio following a £100,000 investment secured through Eastern Angels. Based at Norwich Research Park, Virilitas Labs is developing rapid, at-home male fertility tests supported by AI-driven analysis — addressing a major gap in reproductive health diagnostics for men. Co-founded by Dr Daniel Marcu and Professor Simone Immler, professor of...]]></description><link>https://www.easternangels.co.uk/post/male-fertility-innovation-investment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69284b2ad6cfa96de9eb6410</guid><category><![CDATA[Investment News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Portfolio News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:46:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8ee6b_69004a3da30e4b91bd744b651be255f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Business Finance in the East of England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brought to you by British Business Bank]]></description><link>https://www.easternangels.co.uk/post/finding-business-finance-in-the-east-of-england</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ca70371ce12776d6ed24c6</guid><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:08:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8ee6b_e81cf41880194df8adf448fe07dd5bb2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Become an Angel Investor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Becoming an Angel Investor - learn the basics.]]></description><link>https://www.easternangels.co.uk/post/become-an-angel-investor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6874ce75e7aaf23c1033ae20</guid><category><![CDATA[Investment News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:05:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8ee6b_192c96d7c4ac46c49f4d01c5a7e71475~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investing in Women Code 2025 report launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ACG Team were delighted to represent the East of England at the Investing in Women Code 2025 report launch on 10th July.



The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has announced £500m of Government backing to help high potential new entrants develop the track record they need to become the investors of the future.]]></description><link>https://www.easternangels.co.uk/post/investing-in-women-code-2025-report-launch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68710fd6ac041791c7878702</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:35:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6e9ec1_c4db7c23c152464b878058b062b15aa9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>laura062379</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashtons Legal Becomes Official Legal Sponsor for Anglia Capital Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashtons Legal LLP , an award-winning full-service law firm, is proud to announce its new partnership with Anglia Capital Group (ACG) as...]]></description><link>https://www.easternangels.co.uk/post/ashtons-legal-becomes-official-legal-sponsor-for-anglia-capital-group</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684806dc5e033c6175ff460f</guid><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:01:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8ee6b_be43d1fbb02e4cd69a108631d85e12dd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ThermoTraumaPort’s Nomination from the Prix Galien UK Awards: Healthcare Innovation Recognised]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the world of healthcare innovation, few accolades shine brighter than the Prix Galien Awards, often described as the ‘Nobel Prize’ for...]]></description><link>https://www.easternangels.co.uk/post/thermotraumaport-s-nomination-from-the-prix-galien-uk-awards-healthcare-innovation-recognised</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6847f9cee0f98f52e2a1c2ac</guid><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Portfolio News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:56:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8ee6b_914b35a2746946e882f5e001b96544c0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheers to that! 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Being an Angel Investor can be an exciting ride. From in-person Dragons’ Den style...]]></description><link>https://www.easternangels.co.uk/post/becoming-an-angel-investor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674838be2b671f826deaf899</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:35:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6e9ec1_f364df6008e9483a8ea09b442c280af4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>laura062379</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Halo Programme to launch in Suffolk in 2025 - Investment Readiness]]></title><description><![CDATA[In partnership with Suffolk County Council, Connected Innovation and the British Business Bank, Anglia Capital Group are excited to be...]]></description><link>https://www.easternangels.co.uk/post/the-halo-programme-to-launch-in-suffolk-in-2025-investment-readiness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67238ae3036590cae36bc48e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:30:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6e9ec1_b3096904e4a34127a91d5e45da34366b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>laura062379</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Planet Pizza announce launch into Morrisons]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Planet Pizza, the fast-growing plant-based pizza company based in Norwich, is launching in Morrison’s nationwide from October with a fro]]></description><link>https://www.easternangels.co.uk/post/one-planet-pizza-announce-launch-into-morrisons</link><guid isPermaLink="false">670ce7bcb7b0e5d15f3ce775</guid><category><![CDATA[Portfolio News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:53:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6e9ec1_5a9b1c74cf404c1d81aef145cc0b4b90~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>laura062379</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Investing in Women Code backs UK female founders ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has today published it’s Investing in Women Code annual report. 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