Networking angels

Starting next month, Angels for Life Sciences hopes to begin easing the cash crunch for fledgling U.K. biotech companies. At its November meeting, the newly launched network will try to connect early stage investors with U.K. life sciences startups.

Network Manager Simon Kerry told BioCentury the group aims to accomplish two goals: give life science companies greater access to startup cash and provide generalist angels with an environment in which they can better evaluate investment opportunities in the space...