Our next Pitch Event for Angel Investors is on May 11th at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel.
We will also be running our optional Lead Angel Investor Workshop. Seasoned investor, and Chairman of Dorset Business Angels (DBA) Don McQueen, leads a 2.75-hour workshop for existing angel investors who wish to learn more about the lead investor process. FREE for DBA Members and £25 for non-members.
DBA members, High Net Worth (HNW), and Sophisticated Investors (SI) from our wider community who comply with our requirement to deliver serious investor interest for our presenting entrepreneurs will attend. Access to pitch decks, business plans, financial information and one-page summaries is available via our Pitch Portal.
If you are HNW or SI but not a member, please contact us to request access to the Pitch Portal.
Investors, please register now to attend the event
The pitches are as follows:
Market Sector: Home Energy Usage
Home energy platform helping households increase returns and unlock additional income from their energy systems.
Most home energy systems run on fixed settings, limiting returns and slowing payback.
This platform manages the system automatically, improving returns by around 30% and enabling households to earn more from their energy.
It is free for homeowners and generates revenue through a share of savings, typically £400–£1,250 per year per home.
Management is seeking £300K to reach revenue by Q3 2026.
Market Sector: Small Business Finance
Finance platform helping SMEs access funding by improving readiness and matching them with the right lenders.
Access to finance remains a major issue, with 5.5 million UK SMEs facing a £22bn funding gap, and half of applications rejected.
This platform shows businesses how lenders assess them, helps them improve their position, and connects them with suitable funding options.
The business earns through subscriptions, partnerships and a share of funded loans.
It already has 700+ users, partnerships including Equifax and a Tier 1 bank pilot, and clear growth targets.
Management is raising £500K to scale the platform and grow the business.
Market Sector: Industrial Power Monitoring
High-growth industrial SaaS platform giving businesses real-time visibility and control over energy usage.
Many industrial sites lack clear insight into electricity use, leading to waste, downtime and unnecessary cost.
This solution connects to existing systems and provides real-time data to improve performance and reduce waste.
It delivers strong commercial results, with 300%+ returns, and is already deployed across 13 sites, generating £820K ARR.
Management is seeking £500K to scale and meet demand.
Market Sector: Vehicle Fleet Management
Fleet management platform helping operators run safer, more efficient and better-controlled vehicle fleets.
Managing fleets often involves multiple disconnected systems, increasing cost and operational risk.
This platform brings tracking, cameras and security into one system, giving operators full visibility and control.
The business generates recurring revenue and already has UK and US clients, with a pipeline of over 1,000 vehicles.
Management is raising £150K to accelerate growth.
Market Sector: Education – Improving Exam Performance
Education platform helping students improve exam results through structured practice and feedback.
Most revision tools focus on content, but don’t improve exam performance.
This platform uses real exam practice, instant marking and targeted feedback to drive measurable improvement.
It is a subscription product priced at ~£149–£159 per year, with 200+ students already using it and growing demand.
Management is raising £500K to scale the platform further.
Sponsor Update
Neil Cook from our event sponsors, Ellis Jones, will be be presenting on shareholder issues, covering becoming a shareholder and the key considerations and challenges that come with share ownerships.
