Alex Wilson

We invest £100k-500k cheques in UK-based Fintech, Insurtech, B2B SaaS, and Enterprise Software companies raising Pre-Seed to Series A rounds. The PV Angel Fund is backed by a great mix of investors leading UK angels, successful founders, C-level execs, and corporate NEDs who co-invest alongside the fund and provide strategic support to our portfolio companies. We have raised funding for and invested in some great companies- Fintech - Smart Pension - Credit Kudos - Simudyne - Pensionbee - Penfold - Apexx - Bricklane - Coinfloor - Funding Xchange - Wealth Kernel - Griffin - Xelix - Origin B2B/SaaS - Impala - Attest - Ably - Shipamax - Rotageek - Avora - Veratrak - Metis Labs - Clausematch - KisanHub - Barac - Breedr - Continuum - IAND Insurtech - Bought By Many - Marshmallow - Flock - Digital Fineprint - Cazana - Nimbla - Bikmo - Sprout.ai - Equipsme - Urban Jungle Consumer/Marketplaces - OLIO - Mindful Chef - Lexoo - Patch -Different Dog - Much Better Adventures - Lick Home Digital Health - Thriva - Elvie - my recovery - uMed - Span Deep Tech - Tractable - Synthesized - Xihelm - Foundries.io - Genus AI - AltViz - Rainbird

SparkChange is a specialist provider of carbon data, analytics, insight and financial products empowering financial institutions to capitalise on the opportunities — and manage the risks — arising from the transition to a low-carbon economy. We are proud to have helped some of the world’s leading investors adapt in the wake of the climate crisis. With a suite of advanced data and analytics tools, over $140m invested in SparkChange products, and an in-house team of 25+ technology and carbon experts, we are excited to engineer new ways for financial institutions to enhance their investment and risk strategies in the years ahead. SparkChange was founded on the fundamental principle that the future of financial investing must integrate the carbon price. This is a critical requirement to accelerate global decarbonisation and aid the transition to a net zero economy. We initially focused on delivering the world's first Exchange-Traded Product backed by physical European carbon allowances. Building on that success, we have expanded our data and analytics solutions to help organisations prepare for the opportunities and risks associated with a higher carbon price future. For more information, visit: https://sparkchange.io/ Spark Change Group Limited (FRN 944451) is an Appointed Representative of Kroll Securities Ltd. (FRN 466588) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

We invest £100k-500k cheques in UK-based Fintech, Insurtech, B2B SaaS, and Enterprise Software companies raising Pre-Seed to Series A rounds. The PV Angel Fund is backed by a great mix of investors leading UK angels, successful founders, C-level execs, and corporate NEDs who co-invest alongside the fund and provide strategic support to our portfolio companies. We have raised funding for and invested in some great companies- Fintech - Smart Pension - Credit Kudos - Simudyne - Pensionbee - Penfold - Apexx - Bricklane - Coinfloor - Funding Xchange - Wealth Kernel - Griffin - Xelix - Origin B2B/SaaS - Impala - Attest - Ably - Shipamax - Rotageek - Avora - Veratrak - Metis Labs - Clausematch - KisanHub - Barac - Breedr - Continuum - IAND Insurtech - Bought By Many - Marshmallow - Flock - Digital Fineprint - Cazana - Nimbla - Bikmo - Sprout.ai - Equipsme - Urban Jungle Consumer/Marketplaces - OLIO - Mindful Chef - Lexoo - Patch -Different Dog - Much Better Adventures - Lick Home Digital Health - Thriva - Elvie - my recovery - uMed - Span Deep Tech - Tractable - Synthesized - Xihelm - Foundries.io - Genus AI - AltViz - Rainbird

SparkChange is a specialist provider of carbon data, analytics, insight and financial products empowering financial institutions to capitalise on the opportunities — and manage the risks — arising from the transition to a low-carbon economy. We are proud to have helped some of the world’s leading investors adapt in the wake of the climate crisis. With a suite of advanced data and analytics tools, over $140m invested in SparkChange products, and an in-house team of 25+ technology and carbon experts, we are excited to engineer new ways for financial institutions to enhance their investment and risk strategies in the years ahead. SparkChange was founded on the fundamental principle that the future of financial investing must integrate the carbon price. This is a critical requirement to accelerate global decarbonisation and aid the transition to a net zero economy. We initially focused on delivering the world's first Exchange-Traded Product backed by physical European carbon allowances. Building on that success, we have expanded our data and analytics solutions to help organisations prepare for the opportunities and risks associated with a higher carbon price future. For more information, visit: https://sparkchange.io/ Spark Change Group Limited (FRN 944451) is an Appointed Representative of Kroll Securities Ltd. (FRN 466588) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Gatsby was a stocks and neo-brokerage app for a new generation of traders. In 2022, it was acquired by eToro.

CIBC is here to help all our clients reach their goals. We know the importance of reliable financial products and services, and we’re dedicated to providing them in a way that lets you bank however you want, whenever you want. With innovative tools designed around your priorities and a team fully focused on your success, you’ll get the insights you need to get even closer to achieving your goals. This culture of innovation and shared values of trust, teamwork and accountability are why we’ve been named a top employer in Canada. They’re also why a career at CIBC is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to grow and work alongside some of the brightest in Canada. La Banque CIBC est là pour aider tous nos clients à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous connaissons limportance de produits et services financiers fiables, et nous nous engageons à les fournir dune manière qui vous permette deffectuer vos opérations bancaires comme vous le souhaitez, quand vous le souhaitez. Avec des outils innovants conçus autour de vos priorités et une équipe entièrement centrée sur votre réussite, vous obtiendrez les informations dont vous avez besoin pour vous rapprocher encore plus de vos objectifs. Cette culture de linnovation et les valeurs partagées de confiance, de travail déquipe et de responsabilité sont la raison pour laquelle nous avons été nommés lun des meilleurs employeurs au Canada. Cest aussi pourquoi une carrière à la Banque CIBC est plus quun emploi : cest une occasion de grandir et de travailler aux côtés de certaines des personnes plus brillantes au Canada.

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)