Grants and Funding - Business Angels

A Business Angel is someone who is looking for investment opportunities and agrees to invest in a company or business idea in return for an equity stake. In addition to this, they would normally provide management and mentoring support to help the company grow.

While we make every effort to keep these pages up to date, the grants and funding available change on a regular basis. If you know of any funds not listed on these pages, or if you discover a link which is no longer working, please let us know at seaspacenetworks@seeda.co.uk.

British Business Angels Association

British Business Angels Association (BBAA) promotes the recognition of Business Angel Networks (BANS) and organised angel groups. Their website provides advice on preparing for, finding and using Business Angels and has a searchable database of member angels and associated service providers.

Oxfordshire Investment Opportunity Network

An investment network that focuses on early stage technology companies with high growth potential. They aim to match entrepreneurs seeking business development funds with business angels and other investors, and secure investment rounds of between £200,000 and £2 million for 10 to 15 companies each year.

Seed Forum International Foundation

This Forum assists entrepreneurs and investors in reaching their goals. Since the beginning in 2002, it has hosted national and international investor match-making events and created unique opportunities for start-ups and venture capital. A nomination, selection and pitch training process takes place prior to each event. Seed Forum International is a non-profit foundation.

Beer and Partners

Beer and Partners are the leading source of venture capital and business angel investment for growing SME businesses. They have excellent contacts with Business Angels, high net worth private investors and secured lenders, securing capital for over 50 clients a year.