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Overview
Angels@Essex is an invitation-only equity investment platform linked to the University of Essex’s Enterprise Zone that connects entrepreneurs with a curated network of angel investors. It supports startups and spin-outs by facilitating equity funding, operating on a non-profit model with no fees or commissions for investments.
About Essex
Industries
Venture Capital
Financial Services
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Headquarters
Colchester, United Kingdom
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 results showed £159 million raised, up 51% year over year.
- Supported businesses rose to 187 in 2025, and deals reached 313.
- Richa Daniel's April 2026 appointment signals expansion across the investor ecosystem.
What critics are saying
- Revenue depends on University of Essex and UKRI funding, not market fees.
- Invitation-only screening limits founder volume versus Crowdcube and Seedrs.
- If UKRI support ends, Angels@Essex becomes a university cost center.],
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What makes Essex unique
- University of Essex backs a free, invitation-only platform inside its Enterprise Zone.
- Angels@Essex pairs investor access with 1:1 mentoring and due-diligence screening.
- The platform sits inside UKRI’s Investor Partnerships Future Economy programme.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Wellness Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
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About Essex
Industries
Venture Capital
Financial Services
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Colchester, United Kingdom
Founded
2019
Essex is Hiring for 75 Jobs on Simplify!
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