Animal Health Angels

Animal Health Angels is an angel investment group founded in 2023 and based in Peterborough, United Kingdom. The firm operates as an introducer, connecting entrepreneurs with a network of experienced angel investors to fund early-stage businesses in the animal health sector across the UK and Europe.

The company was established by a team of veterinarians and professionals with extensive experience in the animal health industry, including Nick Park, Wendy Furness, Mark C Binns, and Jamie Crittall, among others. Their backgrounds span general veterinary practice, pharmaceuticals, business management, and successful entrepreneurial exits, providing a blend of clinical and commercial expertise to guide portfolio companies. The firm's mission is to invest in businesses that are positioned to improve animal healthcare through advancements in technology and science.

Animal Health Angels' business model is based on an annual subscription fee of £500 from its investor members. The group is a member of the UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA) and a signatory of the Investing in Women Code, reflecting a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The firm does not provide direct financial advice but facilitates connections, offering entrepreneurs the chance to pitch to its network. Successful pitches lead to direct introductions between the business and interested investors for further discussion and due diligence.

The investment focus includes pharmaceuticals, agri-tech, technology platforms, robotics, and human health innovations that have potential applications in animal health. The portfolio includes investments in companies like Marleybones, a fresh dog food brand; MI:RNA, a veterinary diagnostics company using biomarker technology; and SageTech Medical, which is developing technology to address anesthetic gas emissions.

Keywords: angel investment, animal health, veterinary, agri-tech, pet-tech, life sciences, venture capital, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, early-stage investment