East Midlands Business Angels

East Midlands Business Angels (EMBA) was a prominent investment network based in the United Kingdom that facilitated funding for early-stage, high-growth companies. The organization primarily operated within the East Midlands region, connecting private "business angel" investors with entrepreneurs seeking equity capital. EMBA maintained a strong focus on technology-driven sectors, particularly life sciences, healthcare, and medical technology, leveraging the regional strengths of local universities and innovation hubs. In addition to providing capital, the network offered strategic mentorship and networking opportunities to help startups scale effectively. While the formal corporate entity was dissolved in 2014, the network played a foundational role in developing the regional biotech and healthcare investment ecosystem in the UK.