What is The Angel’s Share Programme? Working With Invest in Perth

“Having the support of Invest in Perth has helped us immensely. From our initial move to the Food & Drink Park to our most recent pitch via The Angel’s Share programme they have supported our vision and championed our efforts.”

The Beyond Scotland Grant

A Beyond Scotland Grant in 2022 allowed Swarna Spice Ltd to exhibit at London Olympia, providing a national platform and access to retail outlets across the UK. As well as growing its contact list – allowing the business to employ its first UK-wide field sales team – the show also led to a white label contract with a leading UK food producer.

Perth Food & Drink Park

Offering a fast-track to foodsafe premises, the double-unit tenancy at Perth Food and Drink Park has allowed Praveen and Swarna to futureproof their expansion plans. In addition, its central location offers unrivalled access to Scotland’s road network, and its proximity to the city provides ease of commute for employees. For more information contact Kirsty Easton: KEaston@pkc.gov.uk

The Angel’s Share

In October 2022, Praveen and Swarna made their first pitch at the PKC-led Angel’s Share event, allowing them access to 11 potential investors.

The Angel’s Share is a business facilitation team driven by the Business & Place Development Team at PKC with a primary goal of ensuring the great businesses of tomorrow have the grounding they need to flourish today.

We know that the vision, ideas and energy of Perth’s entrepreneurs and exciting startups play a crucial role in our future economic success. By introducing these visionaries to experienced, knowledgeable investors, we are securing the area’s economic growth and future success, all while nurturing an area-wide culture of ambition and entrepreneurship.

In order to effect the greatest results, we systematically consider factors such as industry experience, business personality, needs outwith funding, and time available to invest. In doing this, we are safeguarding, as far as is possible, both the capital investment and the long-term business potential.

The right pairing of entrepreneur and Angel will bring multiple benefits beyond the simple transaction of money in return for shares. When starting out in business, or when launching a new venture or idea, having an experienced industry professional mentoring, guiding and, in some cases, working alongside you, will add value at all levels.

For more information on The Angel’s Share, please contact Julie Barnsley at:

JBarnsley@pkc.gov.uk