David Alliance, Lord of Manchester, is an angel investor with a focus on retail, manufacturing, and technology. He served as Non-Executive Chairman of N Brown Group for over 40 years, helping grow it into a leading UK retailer. Lord Alliance has also been Chairman of Coats Viyella Plc and a Non-Executive Director for various private companies. Appointed a life peer in 2004, he is involved in philanthropy and education, serving on several committees like the Prince’s Youth Business Trust and the University of Manchester Foundation. As an angel investor, Lord Alliance offers both capital and strategic advice to startups, using his extensive experience to help them grow. He holds honorary degrees and fellowships from institutions such as Heriot-Watt University and the University of Manchester.