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Angel CoFund - Announced by George Osborne 29 November 2011

  • The Co Investment Programme - started December 2011

  • Regional Growth Fund administered by the Dept for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS
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  • Bid led by Capital for Enterprise (CfE), government owned, administered by BIS

  • CfEL is the largest single investor in UK early-stage venture capital and manages investments of more than £550m in around 40 venture funds

  • Credible bid partners alongside OION Ltd: Braveheart Investment Group plc, Hotspur Capital Partners Ltd, Octopus Investments Ltd, , Venrex Investment Management LLP

  • Proposed £50m allocated over 3 years, expended over 10 with returns re-invested

  • £1 government funds matched to £2+ angel funds

  • For further information on how investors can apply please contact us direct: contact@oion.co.uk.