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Community Contribution \u2013 Sponsored by Priority One<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our community is what makes Enterprise Angels thrive. This year, instead of the usual investor rep award, we wanted to recognise someone who contributes in multiple ways \u2013 supporting founders, attending events, and helping build connections.<\/p>\n

David Williams<\/strong>, Investor Director of Hot Lime Labs<\/a>, was the winner of this award.
David has been a member for over five years, actively supporting ADI clinics, building a strong investment portfolio, and regularly attending events (often bringing guests). His commitment and generosity have made a lasting impact on our community.<\/p>\n

Tijs Robinson, founder of Hot Lime Labs, shared this heartfelt message:
\u201cDavid has been our \u2018inside man\u2019 at Hot Lime Labs\/Aplenty \u2013 we got him onboard right at the start as he knew how the greenhouse industry works and how growers think \u2013 what will fly and what will get destroyed. He\u2019s been key on our journey from an R&D company into a commercial business. Personally, he\u2019s always been there as a mentor and a supporter through the many trials and tribulations of growing a start-up; we have weekly calls to check in, and often this isn\u2019t about the business, or capital, or customers, but checking in on ME \u2013 how am I doing and am I going OK. It\u2019s been invaluable having him in our corner and David is a very deserving recipient of the Community Contributor award!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

On receiving the award David noted, \u201cEnterprise Angels had been an enjoyable experience and looks forward to future involvement and investments<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Angel of the Year \u2013 Sponsored by Craigs Investment Partners<\/strong><\/p>\n

This prestigious award goes to the member who demonstrates exceptional participation \u2013 committee and board involvement, due diligence, event attendance, and investing. This year\u2019s winner was Richard Hoare<\/strong>! (title image.)
Since joining in 2018, Richard has become an integral part of Enterprise Angels. With a background in M&A law, he brings expertise and commitment to everything he does \u2013 serving on the Exit Committee, Chair of the EA GP board, and acting as a board observer for Fund 4 portfolio company, Realaml<\/a>. Richard regularly advocates for our organisation, introduces guests, and fosters connections that strengthen the startup ecosystem.<\/p>\n

On accepting the award Richard stated \u201cI really enjoy the Angel Investment space. I remember talking to some people when I first joined the organisation, and what I really like about it is it\u2019s an opportunity to support new business, more productivity, more jobs. It\u2019s a noble thing to do, whether we make returns or not, and hopefully we make returns. I\u2019ve really enjoyed being involved, I love helping start-ups with legal work, I love being involved with Enterprise Angels. So, thank you, very unexpected.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

Thank You <\/strong><\/p>\n

A massive thank you to our Strategic and Corporate partners and our members \u2013 your contributions, big and small, are what make Enterprise Angels such a vibrant and impactful community.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s to another year of supporting founders, with not only capital, but connections and expertise, and building the future together!<\/p>\n

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