Events

We hold five Pitch Presentation Evenings and Investor Dinners each year. The events offer extensive opportunities for networking with Dorset Business Angels, investors, and our extended network before and after the pitch session. Entrepreneurs first attend a 'Meet the Founder' session and then present their pitch deck in a 10-minute presentation, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session. Entrepreneurs then leave the room, and investors discuss the opportunity for a further 5 minutes, at which point interest from investors is registered. Any interest gained during the evening is shared privately with the entrepreneurs immediately. Similarly, if there is no interest, brief feedback will be given.

The events are held in Bournemouth and follow this programme:

5.15pm:      Reception drinks, 'Meet the Founder' and networking

6.00pm:      DBA Chair welcome and sponsor presentation

6.30pm:      Entrepreneurs pitch presentations

8.45pm:      2 course buffet style dinner with wine and coffee

9.45pm:      Event closes

Note: Entrepreneurs are invited to attend a 'Meet the Founder' showcase which forms part of the pre-pitch event networking session. Following that, entrepreneurs are only required to attend their presentation slot.

Entrepreneurs- further information can be found here

Investors – read about the benefits of membership here.

Our Online Pitch Events/Offers run throughout the year and offer Investors the opportunity to consider investments outside of our Pitch Presentation Evenings. We started these in response to the Covid challenge, and they were a great success. We will run them in future as an additional showcase for pitches, as well as our face-to-face Investor Dinners.

The Online Pitch Event takes place by video conference and is facilitated by a DBA Director.

We follow a similar format to our Pitch Presentation Evenings (see above); each Entrepreneur is invited to provide a 10 minute live presentation, followed by a 5 minute Q & A session with Investors, after which they leave the event and a discussion between Investors takes place, any interest is registered at this point.  Entrepreneurs receive feedback following the virtual event.

Note: Entrepreneurs need only attend the event for their presentation slot.

Entrepreneurs- further information can be found here

Investors – read about the benefits of membership here.

Self-Certification is required for these events

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter these events?

Under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended 2005) investors must "self-certify" by meeting simple criteria as "high net worth" or "sophisticated" investors. Therefore any investor should read and sign the documentation linked on our About page on our website, either a High Net a worth Investor Certificate or a Sophisticated Investor Certificate, as is appropriate.

We also wish to point out that companies or individuals seeking investment through the Dorset Business Angels must ensure that the information presented to potential investors is neither inaccurate or misleading. They are, accordingly, similarly advised to seek guidance from someone authorised under the Act.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

If you have any issues booking your ticket. Email our Events Manager: Debbie Frith debbie@thepassionatepa.co.uk