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Regionally Ventures Founder Mitch Rayner shares how long Covid inspired Yoyo Grocery Co – a low-waste, high-quality wholefoods business now scaling with Regionally Ventures' support.

From long-COVID recovery to low-waste grocery pioneer – Mitch Platty’s journey with Yoyo Grocery Co is anything but ordinary. We spoke to him about scaling a reuse-first model, staying values-led, and building a brand that lasts. Read the full Q&A: regionally-ventures.com/news/meetthe...

UK firms lose taste for US investment, Deloitte survey shows The attractiveness of the United States as an investment destination has plunged in the eyes of British business executives who now see opportunities closer to home, a survey showed on Monday.

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Regionally Ventures The Aspen Clinic is building a national network of private neurodevelopment clinics to relieve NHS pressure. With its first site live and NHS contracts pending, Aspen offers scalable ADHD, autism and ...

The Aspen Clinic is tackling the 10-year wait for ADHD diagnosis with a scalable clinic model delivering faster, multi-disciplinary care. First site live, NHS contracts pending. £500k raise now open.
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Regionally Ventures Meet Tony Backhouse, who leads The Regional Way at Regionally Ventures. Tony works with founders to refine business models, sharpen investor messaging, and prepare companies for funding. His pragmatic...

If you have ever been told “come back when you are investor-ready” but not been given the practical advice on how to get there, Tony can help. He focuses on the questions investors will care about — and helps you get ready to answer them with confidence.
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Regionally Ventures Not all growth is equal. Regionally explains why it backs founders with focus, discipline, and a commitment to building solid, investable businesses — and how The Regional Way supports them in doing j...

Regionally backs businesses with depth, not noise.
No hype, no spin — just clarity, focus, and steady, grounded growth.

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If you're looking for #investment opportunities led by expert founders addressing real-world challenges, we'd invite you to take a look at the live deals on our website. Serious businesses with serious potential! regionally-ventures.com/investors

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Regionally Ventures What do investors really look for in founding teams? Often, it’s the quiet things – clarity, realism, and resilience.

What gets an investor’s attention isn’t always what you’d expect. It’s not just the pitch deck or the big vision – it’s whether you can explain your business in a couple of sentences. Whether your projections are sensible. Whether you know your market. regionally-ventures.com/news/what-in...

Regionally Ventures Female founders still receive a fraction of UK investment. We explore the data, the barriers – and why this needs to change.

Female founders receive a fraction of UK investment – and outside London, the gap widens. We explore why it happens, what the data says, and why backing women-led businesses makes commercial sense. regionally-ventures.com/news/why-so-...

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a Spring Statement in which growth forecasts for 2025 were halved from 2% to 1%, as she told MPs that she had to take account of ‘a world that is changing before our eyes’. www.ft.com/content/f725...

Regionally Ventures Answers to the most common founder questions about Regionally Ventures – from investor readiness to who we support and how we help businesses grow.

What does investor-ready really mean? Do you need to be raising now to speak to Regionally Ventures? And what kind of founders do we work with? We’ve answered the most common questions we get from regional businesses: regionally-ventures.com/news/the-que...

Regionally Ventures The UK’s defence industry is entering a new phase of investment, with billions set to flow into the sector. While major contractors will benefit, the real opportunity lies in the regional businesses d...

UK defence spending is rising to 2.5% of GDP by 2027. That means billions flowing into the sector—not just for the big names, but for the whole supply chain. If you are building something in this space, let’s talk.

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Regionally Ventures As the tax year draws to a close, businesses looking for investment and investors with capital to deploy face a critical window of opportunity. CEO Jim Odell explores why April is a key time for secur...

April is a busy time for investment. Businesses are securing funding, and investors are making quick decisions before the tax year-end. regionally-ventures.com/news/april-y... #investment #regionallyway #HNW #EIS #TaxYear

Regionally Ventures A fintech/sportstech platform is transforming fan ownership with blockchain and a regulated investment framework, giving fans access to minority stakes in top sports franchises and unlocking a new ass...

A game-changer in sports investment. This fintech-sportstech platform is unlocking fractional ownership in elite teams using blockchain. Fully regulated, first-mover advantage, and a £480bn market. Early-stage investment open. Serious investors, let’s talk.
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Regionally Ventures Discover the top investment trends for 2025, from AI-powered businesses and biotech breakthroughs to the circular economy and renewable energy. Regionally Ventures helps bridge the funding gap for UK ...

2025 looks big for investors. AI-enabled businesses are gaining traction, biotech is attracting billions, and circular economy models are on the rise. Clean energy, food tech, and regional UK growth are also creating opportunities beyond London. More here: regionally-ventures.com/news/emergin...

Regionally Ventures Resilience is key to securing investment. Jim Odell, CEO of Regionally Ventures, shares actionable advice for founders facing challenges, including how to handle rejection, find the right investor, an...

Securing investment is full of challenges, but resilience is what sets successful founders apart. Jim Odell discusses how rejection is just feedback, why finding the right investor matters, and how to stay focused through the ups and downs. regionally-ventures.com/news/resilie...

A well-established beauty brand is seeking UK distribution partners. If you're interested in scaling a quality product in a growing market, this is an opportunity worth considering. Get in touch for more details.
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Regionally Ventures 2025 signals a major shift in UK regional investment. Businesses outside London are driving innovation, offering better value, and building a stronger, fairer economy.

As we step into 2025, the investment world feels like it’s standing on a precipice. The opportunities are immense, the challenges are real. For those of us championing regional businesses across the UK, the stakes are higher than ever. regionally-ventures.com/news/2025-a-...

Regionally Ventures What makes an investment opportunity truly exceptional? From robust business fundamentals to visionary leadership, market opportunity, scalability, and ESG alignment learn how Regionally Ventures conn...

At Regionally, we support businesses with strong foundations, inspiring leadership, and the potential to grow. We’re here to help them succeed and connect with investors who share their vision. If you'd like to know more, drop us a line. regionally-ventures.com/news/what-se...
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Imagine his shock when someone tells him Labour’s record -breaking International Investment Summit just secured £63 billion and nearly 38,000 jobs for the UK

A President of the USA who advocated for peace and human rights passed away today. This citizen of the world’s love for humanity, and passion for doing good for people, will be remembered for a long time. They don’t make ‘em like they used to.

RIP President Jimmy Carter. 🤍🕊️

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported us this year. From all of us at Regionally Ventures, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Here’s to progress, partnerships, and possibility in 2025!

Regionally Ventures Michael McDowell, Investment Director, Northern Ireland, outlines the key phases of the investment calendar and why planning ahead now will set you up for success in 2025.

With Christmas approaching, Michael McDowell of Regionally Ventures outlines the investment year’s natural rhythm. Learn how we make the most of each phase—finalising deals, exploring opportunities, and preparing for 2025. regionally-ventures.com/news/the-inv...
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Bank of England keeps rates steady, policy split widens By David Milliken and Suban Abdulla

BREAKING: The Bank of England kept its main interest rate unchanged at 4.75% on Thursday but policymakers became more divided about whether rate cuts were needed to tackle a slowing economy reut.rs/41FHvaA

YC-backed Finny is using AI to match financial advisors with prospects Financial advisors have a big hurdle when it comes to finding new clients: Cold outreach rarely works. Often, the only way to find a good prospect is to tap your network for warm intros, or trawl platforms like LinkedIn, Pitchbook or ZoomInfo in hopes of…

YC-backed Finny is using AI to match financial advisors with prospects

Regionally Ventures Regionally Ventures connects family offices, HNWs, and angel investors with investment-ready regional businesses. Combining expertise, face-to-face relationships, and curated opportunities, we deliver...

Regionally connects family offices, HNWs, and angel investors with rigorously vetted, investment-ready regional businesses. Our Advise and Invest model ensures robust opportunities with strong governance, clear potential, and trusted partnerships. Learn more:
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Regionally Ventures Regionally Ventures is an investment service, supporting the growth of regional UK businesses through advisory services and access to capital.

🟥 Are you a business based in the UK?
🟦 Are you ready to scale but require the capital to do so?
Regionally Ventures supports scaling businesses to access the capital they need to grow.

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