Henley Business Angels is a network of business angels that invests in high-growth startup ventures.
Portfolio
6
companies
SpaceBands
SpaceBands manufactures wearable technology for monitoring workplace safety and employee wellness.
Traced
Traced builds artificial intelligence-powered mobile security software to protect businesses from smartphone cyberthreats.
BeneTalk
BeneTalk develops wearable technology and artificial intelligence tools for speech therapy.
Littledata
Littledata provides automated analytics platforms for e-commerce companies.
Placed
Placed operates a digital recruitment platform that connects employers with Gen Z candidates.
Springpod
Springpod offers online work experience programmes for students to explore future careers.
Jurek Sikorski
Founder and Director
Jurek founded Henley Business Angels and directs the Henley Enterprise Lab at Henley Business School. He brings board and advisory experience from organisations including KYMIRA and the Reading Tech Cluster.
LinkedInThe Bristol health and safety technology firm secured backing from angel investor networks to fund team expansion and product development.
"the device monitors heart rate, prompts users to take a break and alerts them to numerous hazards such as dangerously loud noises or close machine proximity i.e., if there’s a forklift behind you."
Henley Business Angels and previous backers provided seed follow-on capital to fund product development and market expansion.
"Businesses – particularly small and medium businesses with limited security budgets or expertise – are increasingly exposed to the risks of cyberattacks and data breaches. This investment, combined with the wealth of expertise that our new investors bring to the team will enable us to protect more businesses."
The speech therapy technology company drew backing from Henley Business Angels and Innovate UK.
"This latest investment shows the belief in the BeneTalk product and team, and helps us move closer to transforming the speech therapy experience for millions of people with our AI-driven speech-tracking technology."
The company has raised funding from a member of Henley Business Angels to grow its headcount and scale operations.
"Along with investment, we’ve been impressed by the advice and encouragement that HBA has provided to our growing company. As we look to the next round, we hope to convince more members of the HBA network to back Littledata’s expansion."
Henley Business Angels led the seed round to support team expansion and UK regional growth.
"My team and I are very excited about the next stage for Placed and have big plans for 2020. We’re grateful for the support from our new investors and are pleased to welcome such experienced and influential shareholders to our extended Placed team."
The initial investment from Henley Business Angels will support sales and product development.
"Lord Baker and the team are thrilled to have received this strong vote of confidence at the beginning of the fundraise. It will enable us to build out the platform and help thousands more students connect with top employers from an early age, helping transform futures and solve the STEM skills shortage."
