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Workshop 2 of Venture Forward took place on Monday with the entire cohort delivering a 3 min pitch using 1 slide. In the morning session, our Venture Forward partner, Will Hill from Stronger Stories gave the cohort insight into how storytelling can help improve the messaging in your pitch.

We're thrilled to welcome our first-ever cohort of Venture Forward to Campfield for the official launch workshop. Our 30 strong cohort will be given an overview of what to expect over the coming weeks and deep dive into the differences between founder and investor mindset.

GC Angels hold launch Social Mixer at portfolio founder, Carl Morris' Yard & Coop restaurant. A fantastic evening celebrating the launch of GC Angels first cohort of Venture Forward.

Rachael Hesno and Prolific North exclusively announce the 30 businesses that have been selected for the first cohort of GC Angels investment readiness accelerator for underrepresented founders across the North of England.. GC Angels reveals first start-ups joining £6.5m Innovate UK Accelerator for diverse Northern founders. From over 150 applications, GC Angels have selected a group of exciting founders.

GC Angels is proud to congratulate Bella Trang Ngo, founder of Brarista, on being recognised in Sifted's Ones to Watch for Femtech 2025.

We're thrilled to announce that GC Angels has been chosen by Innovate UK to spearhead the ground-breaking Venture Forward accelerator programme across the North of England. This exciting initiative represents a significant step forward in our mission to break down investment barriers for underrepresented entrepreneurs.

GC Angels looking forward to speaking at the prestigious Climb25 event, where Investment Manager, Ranvir Singh will be discussing AI in the North - along with Edward Thompson Alex Jones-Casey and Troy Wood.

Manchester-based mobile commerce innovator, TheNextLevel, has received investment from GC Angels as part of its mission to transform how e-commerce brands connect with their customers. The funding will accelerate the company’s growth across the UK and US, supporting customer acquisition and further development of its AI-powered mobile platform.

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.