£385K
The funding round features investment from members of Henley Business Angels to advance rapid microbiology testing.
Henley Business Angels
AngelHenley Business Angels comprises members who invest in early stage companies and collaborate with other syndicates.
Portfolio
38
companies
Investment by month
By category
- EdTech£2.9M
- Wearables£2.8M
- FoodTech£2.1M
- PropTech£2.0M
- HealthTech£1.9M
- Other£12.6M
By location
- United Kingdom£12.6M
- London£6.6M
- Denmark£2.0M
- Reading£1.4M
- Henley-on-Thames£550K
- Other£1.2M
Portfolio companies
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Airponix
Airponix provides a soil-less agricultural system using nutrient-rich fog to grow produce.
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Anya
Anya develops an artificial intelligence powered health platform that offers continuous support for women.
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Astratus
Astratus develops rapid testing technology to combat antimicrobial resistance.
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Babbu
Babbu provides an online nursery application to support early childhood education and development.
BeneTalk
BeneTalk develops wearable technology and artificial intelligence tools for speech therapy.
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Brikk
Brikk runs an online estate agency platform that delivers property services at reduced cost.
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CamBioScience
CamBioScience develops an enterprise cloud platform that enables organisations to automatically create and deliver adaptive online training courses.
Crypta Labs
Crypta Labs develops portable quantum hardware security devices for connected systems.
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CupClub
CupClub provides a returnable packaging service for hot and cold drinks.
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Everybody Counts
Everybody Counts builds an adaptive educational platform designed to make mathematics accessible to children globally.
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Extend Robotics
Extend Robotics builds software that enables users to control robots remotely via virtual reality.
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Fact360
Fact360 provides an artificial intelligence platform for detecting corporate fraud and financial crime.
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KYMIRA
KYMIRA develops smart apparel that uses infrared technology to improve athlete recovery.
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Lein Applied Diagnostics
Lein Applied Diagnostics creates precision optical technology for the optometry sector.
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Littledata
Littledata provides automated analytics platforms for e-commerce companies.
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Mayku
Mayku provides desktop manufacturing machines and services for creators worldwide.
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MedicSpot
Digital healthcare provider offering private GP services via pharmacy consulting rooms.
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Nix and Kix
Nix and Kix manufactures a range of low-calorie soft drinks using natural and vegan ingredients.
OKKO Health
OKKO Health develops a mobile game app that allows patients to self-monitor eye conditions between clinical appointments.
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Open Blend
Open Blend provides a people platform for managers to facilitate coaching led one to ones.
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Oxi-Tech
Oxi-Tech provides chemical-free disinfectant technology generated from tap water for industrial clean-in-place systems.
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Placed
Placed operates a digital recruitment platform that connects employers with Gen Z candidates.
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Process Vision
Process Vision provides pipeline monitoring solutions and inspection robots for the oil and gas industry.
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Renovos Biologics
Renovos Biologics develops targeted nanoclay carriers for regenerative medicine.
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Rooted MilQ
Rooted MilQ produces sustainable plant-based milk from quinoa and tarwi.
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SENTZ
SENTZ produces a range of premium low-calorie hard seltzers infused with minerals.
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Scalpel
Automating surgical protocols using sensor-driven event detection technology.
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ScreenLimit
ScreenLimit provides parental control software for managing children's screen time across multiple devices.
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Sharesy
Sharesy operates a digital marketplace for booking local community spaces and venues.
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Snaffling Pig
The company manufactures high-end pork snacks and related food and drink products.
Springpod
Springpod offers online work experience programmes for students to explore future careers.
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Tonic Health
Tonic Health produces vitamin-rich drinks designed to support the immune system.
Traced
Traced builds artificial intelligence-powered mobile security software to protect businesses from smartphone cyberthreats.
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Tradeaze
Tradeaze provides a digital marketplace platform connecting building merchants and contractors to construction couriers for rapid material delivery.
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Zokri
Zokri provides software for businesses to track objectives, key results and align workplace strategy.
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ape2o
ape2o provides filtered water on the go through automated dispensing kiosks.
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blinkwall
Modular digital canvas system for displaying personal media and smart home content.
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spacebands
spacebands builds wearable safety devices that monitor workplace hazards and protect employees.
Team
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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.
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Adam Hale
Member
Damian Cavanagh
Lead Angel
Damian brings investment and advisory experience as lead angel at Henley Business Angels and owner of Swinley Consulting. He holds non-executive and directorship roles across several firms, alongside mentoring through the Association of Business Mentors.
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Jeremy Rowson
Lead Angel
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William Kilgallon
Lead Angel and Entrepreneur in Residence
William serves as chief executive officer of HaemAnalytica and Cybex Ventures, alongside his role as chair at Henley Business Angels. He also holds a Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence position at the University of Reading.
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Chris Rees
Co-Managing Director
Chris brings investment network and venture building experience from roles at Henley Business Angels, Henley Business School, and Aspect Angels. He previously served as COO and advisor at McCann Bespoke London.
LinkedInRecent investments
£1.1M
Henley Business Angels contributed to the £1.1m financing round for the workplace safety wearable maker.
"Too many workers only discover the impact of hazards like noise or vibration exposure years after the damage is done. By then, it’s too late. This funding allows us to keep building tools that help employers see risk as it develops, not after the harm has already occurred. Prevention has to happen in real time, on the person, not retrospectively in a report. spacebands was founded on the belief that better data leads to better decisions and safer outcomes. By giving employers visibility of exposure that has historically gone unmeasured, the company aims to reduce avoidable harm, protect workers’ long-term health, and help organisations demonstrate effective control of risk."
£2.3M
Henley Business Angels has contributed to a £2.3m round to support the company's global expansion.
"Most countries we are working with have a huge number of primary school children (Vietnam, Bangladesh, Philippines, etc.), yet remain relatively untapped markets as too many focus on the high cost, exclusive private schools markets. We scale rapidly, localise cultural references and languages all at an affordable price point."
Anya secures seed funding from Henley Business Angels members to expand its women's health platform.
Members of Henley Business Angels back Anya in the network's second-largest investment to date.
"We are fortunate to receive the investment from Henley Business Angels and looking forward to our new stage of growth with the great support from HBA investors!"
£1.3M
The investment comes from seven members of Henley Business Angels alongside the Southern Angel Investors Club.
"We’re excited to partner with HBA and SAIC as we expand Tradeaze nationwide, using technology to deliver unprecedented efficiency and convenience to tradespeople. In addition, we’ll be creating thousands of driving jobs while helping merchants and contractors save significant capital by eliminating the need to own underutilised vehicles."