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Sweeney Earl Productions
Production company backed in 2010 — one of the earliest positions in the angel book.
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Learning experiences
Told in full.
Not every position worked. These are the ones that didn't — kept on the record in full, because a track record is judged on completeness before it is judged on returns, and because each of these shaped how we invest now.
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Voucherbag
Early consumer internet position, backed in 2010.
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Houseology
Online homeware retailer, including Occa Design. The equity was lost; the loan behind it was repaid with interest.
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Keyser · Moshen
Two small positions backed together in 2011.
A Learning — dissolved 2025
Clarks Cider
Craft cider produced in Leresti, Romania.
Receivership, 2024
Renegade Spirits (Waterford)
Irish whisky distilling venture, backed in 2014.
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Atenvia
Backed in 2015; written off in full.
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Flavourly
Drinks subscription business, including Drinkshare and Brewhive. Bill led the investor syndicate.
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Renegade Rum
Terroir-driven single cane rum, distilled in Grenada.
Liquidated, 2022
Machine Labs
Software business backed in 2019.
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Programmai
Predictive marketing technology.
A Learning — liquidated 2026
Pawprint
Carbon tracking tools for people and companies.
A Learning — liquidation 2026
Firestoke
Publisher of independent PC and console games.