Anglia Capital Group: What the Eastern Region’s Angel Investors loved in 2023 and what’s to come in 2024

It’s been a tough 12 months for start-ups seeking early-stage investment. With the UK economy battered with high interest rates, international turbulence and a slow recovery from the fallout of Covid, founders have had to work even harder to secure investment, both in the early-stage and at VC level.

Despite the tricky conditions, Anglia Capital Group have seen £1.1 million invested into early-stage businesses from across East Anglia. This is a hugely positive sign for economic development locally.

“Although this year has been tough, we have seen some fantastic start-ups pitch for and receive significant investment in 2023. It has also been extremely encouraging to see a lot of our portfolio companies reporting positive growth” 

Hannah Smith, Managing Director, Anglia Capital Group.

Looking at the investments made during 2023, we see a continuation of the trend towards start-ups that have a focus on sustainability and health.

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