One member of Henley Business Angels (HBA) has invested in Springpod, an online careers education platform that helps employers to interact with students from age 13-18 and build a talent pipeline to provide work experience, apprenticeships and career exploration opportunities focused on STEM skills.
Springpod, who have pitched to HBA members at two Company Presentation events, raised a total of £245k for their initial investment round. The funds will be used to build the direct sales team, continue research and development and execute its marketing strategy.
“The team are thrilled to have received this strong vote of confidence. It will enable us to build out the platform and help thousands more students connect with top employers from an early age, helping transform futures and solve the STEM skills shortage.”
HBA Seeks Business Leaders to Support Entrepreneurs
Are you a business leader, successful entrepreneur or selfcertified investor? If so, we would be interested to talk with you about joining Henley Business Angels.
Members enjoy significant benefits, including access to investment in carefully selected early stage companies with high growth potential, engagement with the University in collaboration and networking with other HBA members working together in areas of mutual interest.
This is what one HBA member and senior executive at an IT company had to say about why he joined and how he has
benefitted:
“Joining Henley Business Angels has given me a unique opportunity to meet some of the brightest entrepreneurs in the Thames Valley and hear the exciting and innovative ideas for which they are seeking funding. I have had the privilege of discussing these in detail and have been able to provide my own perspective and support to help them get to the next level of growth and funding. Over the past year of involvement, I have personally invested in three separate and very different start-up enterprises, each with a novel proposition and disruptive approach to their markets. I look forward to continuing my involvement with the group and helping further young enterprises realise their full potential.”
For a private conversation about HBA and becoming a member, contact Jurek Sikorski, founder and Director of HBA,at jurek.sikorski@henley.ac.uk