Growth Company Angels
Growth Company Angels

Supporting Innovation in Advanced Manufacturing: GM Advance Fund Launch

18 Dec 2024

1734431516957.jpg

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.

The event featured insights from a panel of experts, including:

  • Gordon McDonough | Innovate UK
  • Ranvir Singh MBA, LLM, MA(Oxon) | GC Angels
  • Jack Stevenson-Hill | Marks & Clerk
  • Santiago Issa | Greater Manchester Combined Authority
  • Mathew Whitehouse | RBC Brewin Dolphin

Discussions centred on investment opportunities, business growth, and the importance of intellectual property in scaling innovative businesses.

This collaborative initiative highlights Greater Manchester’s commitment to supporting the region’s most forward-thinking companies and fostering innovation in the advanced materials sector.