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 & 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 n

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.

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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 wit

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 ambitiou

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 Imml

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