Dorset Business Angels will bring together investors and entrepreneurs on May 11th at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, where five investment-ready businesses seeking between £150,000 and £500,000 will present across a range of high-impact sectors.
The event offers investors the opportunity to hear directly from founders tackling challenges from businesses spanning home energy, SME finance, industrial SaaS, fleet management and education. Each company aims to arrive with a clear commercial focus, early traction and defined growth plans.
“We’re really excited about this line-up. It’s a great mix of businesses tackling meaningful, real-world challenges across very different sectors. These sessions are always about more than just the pitches, they’re about the conversations, the questions, and the connections that follow,” says Peter Eales, Managing Director at Dorset Business Angels.
Ahead of the pitches, the “Meet the Founders” session will give investors the opportunity to speak informally with the presenting businesses, offering valuable early insight and connection.
Featured Businesses
- Home Energy: A platform improving how household energy systems are managed, increasing returns by around 30% and unlocking additional income streams. Free to homeowners, it generates revenue through a share of savings, typically £400 to £1,250 per household annually. The business is seeking £300,000 to reach revenue by Q3 2026.
- Small Business Finance: Addressing the £22bn SME funding gap, this platform helps businesses improve funding readiness and connect with suitable lenders. With over 700 users and partnerships including Equifax and a Tier 1 bank pilot, it generates revenue through subscriptions, integrations and commissions, and is raising £500,000 to scale.
- Industrial Power Monitoring: A high-growth industrial SaaS platform providing real-time visibility and control of energy usage. Already deployed across 13 sites, generating £820K ARR, it delivers strong commercial outcomes with reported returns exceeding 300%. The company is seeking £500,000 to meet growing demand.
- Fleet Management: A platform simplifying fleet operations by combining tracking, cameras and security into a single system. With UK and US clients and a pipeline of over 1,000 vehicles, the business is generating recurring revenue and raising £150,000 to accelerate growth.
- Education: A platform improving exam performance through structured practice and targeted feedback, shifting revision towards measurable outcomes. With over 200 students already using the platform and growing demand from schools, the company is raising £500,000 to scale.
Event Format
The event welcomes DBA members, High Net Worth Individuals (HNW), and Sophisticated Investors (SI) interested in investment opportunities. The format supports both individual investments and collaborative syndicates. Each company will deliver a 10-minute pitch, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. Investors staying for dinner will enjoy a two-course meal with wine, providing further opportunities to continue discussions and build relationships.
Strong Partnerships
DBA continues to benefit from established partnerships with BCP Council, TC Group, Rathbones, Barclays Eagle Labs & Ellis Jones.
Event sponsor Ellis Jones will be represented by Neil Cook, who will present on shareholder issues, covering becoming a shareholder and the key considerations and challenges associated with share ownership.
The May event continues DBA’s programme of bringing investors and entrepreneurs together, with further events planned throughout 2026.
Registration
Registration is now open for the pitch event. Three ticket types are available, with full details on our Eventbrite page. Please note we are running our Lead Investor Workshop from 2pm, FREE for members to attend.
