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At KYMIRA®, we are redefining the boundaries of wearable technology to optimise human performance, accelerate recovery, and enhance wellbeing. Founded in 2013 by injured athlete and biochemist Tim Brownstone, KYMIRA was born from a NASA-inspired vision: harnessing infrared light to stimulate cellular regeneration and healing. Our patented infrared textiles are backed by 10 peer-reviewed clinical studies and used globally by elite athletes, defence units, medical professionals, and wellness seekers. Whether its performance wear for Premier League clubs, recovery solutions for NHS Trusts, or sleepwear for everyday wellness, KYMIRA delivers innovation with impact. We operate across: Professional Sport – enhancing performance, recovery, and injury prevention. Medical & Healthcare – supporting rehabilitation, diagnostics, and chronic condition management. Defence & Tactical – enabling physiological resilience and recovery in extreme environments. Wellness & Lifestyle – improving sleep, circulation, and everyday vitality. We sell our infrared performance, recovery, sleep and leisurewear, via B2B partnerships, channel distribution, and direct-to-consumer through our global e-commerce platform. KYMIRA reinvests its proceeds into next-generation, innovative human-centred research, working with trusted institutions including the UK & European Space Agencies, Innovate UK, and leading worldwide universities. With 6 patents, 3 trademarks, and multiple trade secrets to our name. Current focuses include ongoing infrared research, and cutting-edge nano and microelectic production techniques for e-textiles, for diagnostic and monitoring across a range of health conditions including movement, rehabilitation, cardiac, and foetal. Our mission: to be at the forefront of human-centred innovation, regenerating health and unlocking human potential.

The UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA) is the national trade association representing angel and early-stage investment. UKBAA acts as the voice of the angel investment community and strives to build and connect the early-stage investment ecosystem, in support of the UKs high-potential entrepreneurs. UKBAA supports a large and dynamic community, with more than 170 member organisations. Our members include angel syndicates, individual investors, early-stage VCs, equity crowdfunding platforms, accelerators and professional advisers.

Founded in 2013, Astia Angels is a global network of individual angels and family offices investing in companies with women leaders. ABOUT ASTIA ANGELS * A program of Astia, a 501(c)3 mission-driven not-for-profit * Male and female accredited investors * Investing in companies in the Astia Pipeline * Individual investment decisions * Global investments * All sectors * All stages

Aduna is a conscious wellness brand specialising in plant-based superfoods for daily health, wellbeing and positive impact. We are a proud B Corp, a rigorous certification for businesses committed to being a force for good in the world. Aduna means ‘life’ or ‘world’ in Wolof, the language of The Gambia and Senegal, where our story began. It speaks to the connection between all living things; an expanded philosophy of wellbeing which is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that true wellness equally embraces the wellbeing of ourselves as individuals; the wellbeing of other people and the wellbeing of our planet. Our impact is focused on these three fundamental pillars: Ourselves: our plant-based, science-backed superfood powders, grains, supplements, teas and beauty oils boost the health and vitality of our customers all over the world. Stock up via our webshop, Amazon, Ocado or your nearest retailer. Others: through our baobab fruit supply chain, which we run in partnership with local NGO ORGIIS, we’ve created sustainable incomes for over 3,000 women in Ghana and Burkina Faso, enabling them to support more than 20,000 people in their community. Through our wider supply chain we support hundreds more small-scale producers in India, Egypt, Malawi, Mozambique, Mali & beyond. Our Planet: through our focus on regenerative agriculture, tree planting and partnerships with the UNCCD and Great Green Wall, we help protect and restore the planet. In partnership with ORGIIS, to date we have planted over 35,000 baobab and moringa trees, providing a source of food security, nutrition and income for generations to come and helping reverse the effects of climate change.

Angel Academe is a first of its kind, fast-growing and award-winning angel investor network. Since 2014, weve helped female founders who can demonstrate some early success with their tech startups access a unique pool of engaged, mainly female investors. Angel Academe investors have backed 55+ startups through 105+ funding rounds, helping them raise well over £200m in co and follow-on investment to grow their med tech, clean tech, fin tech and enterprise software businesses. Our investor-members are successful entrepreneurs and senior leaders who want to be part of a diverse, experienced and professionally managed network. -> https://www.angelacademe.com/ In addition to the angel network, weve recently launched the UKs first EIS fund for female founders. For the first time ever, individuals can achieve diversification across 7-10 female founded startups with a single £10k ticket AND benefit from the UKs generous EIS tax reliefs. -> https://www.syndicateroom.com/angel-academe-eis

ClearlySo is Europe’s leading impact investment bank, working exclusively with businesses, charities, and funds delivering positive social, ethical, and/or environmental impact as well as financial return. Originally founded in 2008 and headquartered in London, ClearlySo has helped more than 150 clients with advisory and capital raising services—helping funds raise more than £404m and businesses and enterprises raise more than £224m in impact investment from its extensive network of institutional investors, family office and high-net-worth individuals. ClearlySo is headquartered in London. ClearlySos mission is to bring impact to investment. Our vision is of a world where the financial system is a powerful force for good and the impacts of businesses are considered in all investment decisions. ClearlySo Ltd is an appointed representative of Catalyst Fund Management & Research Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Karl Strauss Brewing Company has been proudly independent since 1989, pioneering the craft beer scene throughout San Diego and beyond with innovative and award-winning releases. They have an ongoing collaboration series with some of the nation’s most well-respected breweries, and are known for launching exciting new brands like their Golden Stout, as well as cult classics like Red Trolley Irish Red. For more information, visit www.karlstrauss.com or call the brewery at (858) 273-2739. Share it. Cheers.

At KYMIRA®, we are redefining the boundaries of wearable technology to optimise human performance, accelerate recovery, and enhance wellbeing. Founded in 2013 by injured athlete and biochemist Tim Brownstone, KYMIRA was born from a NASA-inspired vision: harnessing infrared light to stimulate cellular regeneration and healing. Our patented infrared textiles are backed by 10 peer-reviewed clinical studies and used globally by elite athletes, defence units, medical professionals, and wellness seekers. Whether its performance wear for Premier League clubs, recovery solutions for NHS Trusts, or sleepwear for everyday wellness, KYMIRA delivers innovation with impact. We operate across: Professional Sport – enhancing performance, recovery, and injury prevention. Medical & Healthcare – supporting rehabilitation, diagnostics, and chronic condition management. Defence & Tactical – enabling physiological resilience and recovery in extreme environments. Wellness & Lifestyle – improving sleep, circulation, and everyday vitality. We sell our infrared performance, recovery, sleep and leisurewear, via B2B partnerships, channel distribution, and direct-to-consumer through our global e-commerce platform. KYMIRA reinvests its proceeds into next-generation, innovative human-centred research, working with trusted institutions including the UK & European Space Agencies, Innovate UK, and leading worldwide universities. With 6 patents, 3 trademarks, and multiple trade secrets to our name. Current focuses include ongoing infrared research, and cutting-edge nano and microelectic production techniques for e-textiles, for diagnostic and monitoring across a range of health conditions including movement, rehabilitation, cardiac, and foetal. Our mission: to be at the forefront of human-centred innovation, regenerating health and unlocking human potential.

The UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA) is the national trade association representing angel and early-stage investment. UKBAA acts as the voice of the angel investment community and strives to build and connect the early-stage investment ecosystem, in support of the UKs high-potential entrepreneurs. UKBAA supports a large and dynamic community, with more than 170 member organisations. Our members include angel syndicates, individual investors, early-stage VCs, equity crowdfunding platforms, accelerators and professional advisers.

Founded in 2013, Astia Angels is a global network of individual angels and family offices investing in companies with women leaders. ABOUT ASTIA ANGELS * A program of Astia, a 501(c)3 mission-driven not-for-profit * Male and female accredited investors * Investing in companies in the Astia Pipeline * Individual investment decisions * Global investments * All sectors * All stages

Aduna is a conscious wellness brand specialising in plant-based superfoods for daily health, wellbeing and positive impact. We are a proud B Corp, a rigorous certification for businesses committed to being a force for good in the world. Aduna means ‘life’ or ‘world’ in Wolof, the language of The Gambia and Senegal, where our story began. It speaks to the connection between all living things; an expanded philosophy of wellbeing which is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that true wellness equally embraces the wellbeing of ourselves as individuals; the wellbeing of other people and the wellbeing of our planet. Our impact is focused on these three fundamental pillars: Ourselves: our plant-based, science-backed superfood powders, grains, supplements, teas and beauty oils boost the health and vitality of our customers all over the world. Stock up via our webshop, Amazon, Ocado or your nearest retailer. Others: through our baobab fruit supply chain, which we run in partnership with local NGO ORGIIS, we’ve created sustainable incomes for over 3,000 women in Ghana and Burkina Faso, enabling them to support more than 20,000 people in their community. Through our wider supply chain we support hundreds more small-scale producers in India, Egypt, Malawi, Mozambique, Mali & beyond. Our Planet: through our focus on regenerative agriculture, tree planting and partnerships with the UNCCD and Great Green Wall, we help protect and restore the planet. In partnership with ORGIIS, to date we have planted over 35,000 baobab and moringa trees, providing a source of food security, nutrition and income for generations to come and helping reverse the effects of climate change.