Regional Angels Programme
British Business Bank programme backing regional angel investment groups.
The Regional Angels Programme invests alongside business angels to expand access to early-stage equity across the UK. The British Business Bank designed it to address regional gaps in investment.
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The Regional Angels Programme is a British Business Bank equity programme for smaller businesses with growth potential. It seeks to increase investment outside the areas that attract the greatest concentration of early-stage capital. The programme works alongside angel investors, using public investment to attract additional private money into businesses. [Programme description](https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/finance-options/equity-finance/regional-angels-programme)
Its remit includes developing the profile and professionalism of angel investment across the UK. Investments are made on a commercial basis, with a market rate of return as an objective. Alongside working through angel partners, the programme can invest directly in selected businesses at Series A and later stages. The regional objective therefore operates through equity investment rather than a grant scheme.
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