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Manchester-based premium pet products retailer OurPetsLife (OPL) has secured £300,000 in funding, led by GC Angels alongside private investment from crowdfunding platform, Seedrs. The investment will fuel OPL’s ambitious plans to expand internationally, develop exclusive brands, and reach more pet owners worldwide.

Manchester-based start-up Brarista is transforming the way women shop for lingerie with its AI-powered bra fitting technology. Backed by a £510,000 funding package led by GC Angels, alongside Innovate UK and private investors, the business is set to scale its innovative platform and expand into new markets.

Prorizon, a Manchester-based health and sports tech start up, has successfully raised £400k in a pre-seed funding round, with GC Angels leading the investment in partnership with Innovate UK.

CRESS, a pioneering pre-loved school uniform platform, has successfully raised £234,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by GC Angels, alongside One Planet Capital and a group of angel investors.

As we embrace the possibilities of a brand-new year, GC Angels takes a moment to reflect on how we closed out 2024. December is often a tale of two seasons in venture capital.

GC Angels recently participated in an exciting event at ZEBOX, hosted in partnership with RBC Brewin Dolphin, to introduce the new GM Advance Fund – a £10m investment fund designed to drive growth in Greater Manchester's advanced manufacturing and materials sector.

November was another bustling month for the team at GC Angels, packed with progress, partnerships, and plenty of support for Greater Manchester's innovation ecosystem.

This weekend, our very own Investment Manager, Ranvir Singh, had the privilege of judging the Start Up Weekend pitching competition at Alliance Manchester Business School, hosted by MEC.

Our Investment Manager, Ranvir recently attended Rupert Wingate-Saul’s Founders Round Table, an inspiring event filled with valuable insights on how founders can successfully approach investors.

Welcome to the first edition of the GC Angels Monthly Blog! Each month, we’ll spotlight our investment activity, key partnerships, and the incredible businesses we’re supporting across Greater Manchester and beyond.