UK Business Angels Association

⏳ Last Chance to Nominate! Nominations for the UKBAA Angel Investment Awards 2025 close on March 28th! This is your opportunity to recognise the exceptional achievements of angel investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of the UK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Don’t miss the chance to honour those making a real impact in sectors like technology, diversity, healthcare, and more. 🌍🚀 There are 14 categories to choose from, including: 🌟 Hard Tech Investment of the Year - recognising the founders and early stage investors whose disruptive innovations in research-intensive and capital-intensive sectors such as health & life sciences, engineering and manufacturing are driving the future economy, sponsored by Mathys & Squire LLP 🌟 Investment in Diversity Champion - recognising a key individual in the UK early-stage investment ecosystem that is taking a leadership role in breaking down barriers for access to equity investment for founders from diverse backgrounds, including women founders, Black and ethnic minority founders, or other overlooked groups, sponsored by British Business Bank 🌟 High Growth Woman Founder of the Year - recognising the exceptional leadership of a woman founder or co-founder of a high growth business. 🌟 Most Active Investor in the Regions - recognising the most active and impactful investor in leading entrepreneurs from across the UK’s regions. Submit your nominations before it’s too late! 📅 Nominations close: March 28, 2025 Submit your nomination now: https://lnkd.in/efMHRc6D #UKBAAAwards #AngelInvestment #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #DiversityInBusiness #NominateNow

📢 Calling all investors, creatives, and industry leaders! Don't miss the Create South East - Investment & Innovation Showcase (Essex) Join us on Wednesday 26th March in Colchester for an evening of insights, innovation, and investment in the creative sector. In partnership with Angels@Essex and Create South East this event will feature: ✨ Inspiring keynote and engaging panel discussions 🎙️ Dynamic pitches from creative businesses seeking investment 🤝 Networking drinks reception where you'll connect with founders, investors, and industry leaders Whether you’re seeking new partnerships, industry insights, or fresh inspiration, this event has something for you! Register now: https://lnkd.in/eEEXUpT6 John Stenhouse FIOEE

🚀 What a brilliant start to the embracing diversity tour, which kick-started in Edinburgh yesterday! A huge thank you to Apollo Informal Investments for hosting an insightful and inspiring discussion on making angel investing more inclusive and accessible. 🔎 Key Takeaways from the Panel: 🔸 Many women aren’t aware they can become angel investors - you don’t need to be a high-net-worth individual to get involved! 🔸 Representation matters - diverse investors create more confident founders and lead to better decision-making. 🔸 Breaking barriers: Education, visibility, and changing perceptions are key to unlocking more inclusive investing opportunities. 🚅 Next stop: Liverpool on Wednesday 2nd April! Join us as we continue the conversation and empower a broader, more diverse community of investors. 🔗 Sign up to get involved! https://lnkd.in/eyeNGch6 #AngelInvesting #InclusiveInvestment #DiversityInInvesting Fiona Salzen | Barry McCulloch - British Business Bank | Michiel Smith | Monica Langa | Gemma Stuart 🍊 | Jessica Mullen | Nicki Thompson | Roderick Beer | Adam Joji | Louise Bell | Mark Roger | Andy Coleman | GLORIAH | Excellio | Matugga Distillers | Renti Rewards | actua11y

🌎 Blue Earth Impact Investing Forum: London Climate Action Week Blue Earth Forum is where impact investment meets breakthrough innovation. As the Flagship Event Hub for London Climate Action Week, the Forum brings together investors, business leaders, and pioneering entrepreneurs to accelerate funding into solutions that regenerate our natural world. Visit the Blue Earth Forum on 24-26 June 2025 in London, where impact investors, VCs, and private equity leaders come together with pioneering businesses to drive change and discover high-growth opportunities. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ey3sqqwX Rosie Riley

🚀 What a fantastic day at Future of Creative: The Creative East Investment Showcase! With over 80 attendees, the event was packed with insights, innovation, and investment opportunities in the creative industries. A standout moment was the fireside chat, where Fiona Dent & Roderick Beer explored the intersection of creative, technology, and science, and the future of the sector. There were inspiring pitches from: 🔹 Liminal Films – Revolutionising visual storytelling through immersive media. 🔹 Yakbit– Transforming the way audiences engage with audio content. 🔹 Opendatabay – Harnessing data to empower the creative economy. 🔹 Boone – Helping busy families eat better, understand nutrition, and reduce ultra-processed foods on their terms. 💡 Panel Takeaways: A deep dive into the creative industries from both founders & investors, highlighting how expansive the sector is, and how many investors may not realise just how many businesses fall under creative! The day ended with great networking, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. A huge thanks to Creative East, our incredible speakers and our hosts Norwich City Football Club for a fantastic venue and hospitality! Steve Rimmer | Chantal Epp FRSA | Andrea Cockerton | Mary-Jo Hill | Justinas Kairys | Michelle M. | Rachel Prendergast 🎥 | Murray Dare #CreativeInvestment #CreativeIndustries #FutureOfCreative

💡Investors, Discover the Next Big Opportunity at ‘Entrepreneurs of the North’! Looking to connect with high-growth businesses primed for investment? On 26th March in London, top-tier investors will meet some of the most promising entrepreneurs from the North at this exclusive pitch event. 🔹 8 innovative startups pitching for investment 🔹 Curated deal flow from the Northern powerhouse region 🔹 Networking with leading entrepreneurs & investors 📅 Date: 26th March 2025 📍 Location: The Conduit, London Don’t miss this chance to back the next big success story! Register now: https://lnkd.in/eriE2CQe Innovation SuperNetwork - powered by UMi Tees Valley Combined Authority The North East Combined Authority

📢 Are you guiding founders on their path to investment? Understanding the early-stage funding landscape is crucial to helping startups secure the right backing at the right time. This online course, led by Roderick Beer, will equip you with the knowledge and insights to confidently support founders through their fundraising journey. What you'll gain: 🔹 The role of angel & VC investment in startup growth 🔹 What investors look for in early-stage businesses 🔹 Practical steps founders must take to secure funding 🔹 Where & how to connect founders with the right investors Whether you're part of an accelerator, a council initiative, a corporate service, or a government-backed programme, this course will give you everything you need to navigate the investment ecosystem. 📅 Sign up now and empower founders with the right funding knowledge! https://lnkd.in/ez3bQAvz

Member news: ACG Members invest in Thermo Trauma Port After impressing the Anglia Capital Group investment committee, Thermo Trauma Port (TTP) secured investment from three angel investors as part of a £250,000 SEIS-eligible round. These investors bring deep medtech expertise and business acumen, backing TTP’s mission to revolutionise trauma care. This funding will accelerate product development, scale production, and drive market adoption - helping bring life-saving innovation to the world. A huge milestone for TTP and a great example of the impact angel investors have in supporting pioneering startups! Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gzmaitDb #AngelInvestment #Startups #Investment Mary Anne Cordeiro Laura Hood

⏳ Venture Into Investing - the must-attend course for serious investors! After an incredible webinar preview, the countdown is on! Applications for Venture Into Investing is closing soon, and this is your final opportunity to secure your spot. 🚀 Master high-impact investment strategies 💡 Evaluate deals like a pro & unlock top opportunities 🤝 Build an exclusive network of seasoned investors This isn’t just another course - it is a game-changer for anyone serious about early-stage investing. 🔹 Expert-led strategies to maximise returns 🔹 Real-world case studies & hands-on deal analysis 🔹 Exclusive access to top investors & industry leaders 📅 Tuesday, 25th March | 10:00 - 18:00 | London 🔗 Don’t miss out – spots are filling fast! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e5z97qv5 Tag a fellow investor to secure their spot before registration closes. Cornel Chiriac, 2050 Capital | Harry Trick, Partner, Michelmores | Patrick Ryan, Co-Founder, Odin | Dama Sathianathan, Partner - Senior Manager, Communities and Networks, Bethnal Green Ventures | Roderick Beer, Managing Director, UK Business Angels Association | Fred Soneya, Co-Founder, Haatch

A huge thanks to everyone who joined as at our Investing in Insurtech event yesterday - particularly our partners Paragon Brokers and Insurtech UK, and our hosts Lloyd's Lab. It was great to see the room at full capacity, filled with such engaged and enthusiastic attendees. Thanks are especially owed to our exceptional speakers, whose insights and expertise set the tone for the session. The caliber of the discussions was outstanding, sparking meaningful conversations and leaving us all informed, inspired and energised. It’s events like these that highlight the power of coming together as a community to share ideas and build connections. Missed out this time? Check out what else we have coming up! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gnyqn6f2