A scheme launched by a Staffordshire entrepreneur to find the Josiah Wedgwood of our time, reached its next exciting stage today.
Mo Chaudry who owns a portfolio of businesses launched MOmentum VC earlier this year to help entrepreneurs launch or grow their businesses to support the area in which he has lived for more than 40 years.
More than 140 businesses expressed interest in the scheme each aiming to win investment. Today, three businesses, Chapter Technologies, DPP Link and RxSure pitched in front of the Momentum Table, a panel chaired by Mo Chaudry and a team of his business experts.
The panel took place at St John’s Church in the grounds of Mo’s new family home Barlaston Hall Estate which has deep connections to Josiah Wedgwood.
The panel members were:
- Mo Chaudry, Momentum VC Founder and M Investment Group Chair
- Shanie Chaudry-Goodall, M Investment Group Company Director
- Max Furlough Reeves, Investment Manager (Sorbus Partners)
- Andy Price, External Finance Director
- Chris Plant, Deputy Chief Executive, Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce
Mo said: “Today was much than just a Dragon’s Den style exercise. We wanted to create an opportunity for entrepreneurs to share ideas, challenge themselves and connect with experienced businesspeople in a completely unique setting.
“The three companies who came along, delivered some fantastic presentations. They asked some insightful questions and showed real ambition as business owners to grow their respective companies. The whole day has gone very well. I want to thank everyone who applied, those who pitched today and everyone who has supported Momentum VC’s event today, including the Chamber of Commerce. Each business will over the coming days receive individual feedback and as a panel we will be discussing next steps. I am excited to see and share what is coming next.
Navid Kaleem from RXSure said: “It was a surreal experience, and I was honoured to be here. The panel gave some great feedback which we will be acting on.”
Further details will be announced in the coming days.
