Tech innovators secure significant investor interest at Dorset Business Angels’ latest pitch event

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) hosted a successful pitch event on Monday evening at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, with three of the five presenting companies receiving expressions of interest from the 30+ attending angel investors, and continued engagement following the event. The event highlighted the continued appetite for innovative tech investments in the region, with AI […]

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May 19th 2025, Pitch Event in Bournemouth

Our next Pitch Event for Angel Investors is on May 19th at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel. 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 […]

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Why the Founder is Your Most Important Investment

When evaluating potential investments, angel investors often focus heavily on business models, market size and financial projections. However, experienced investors know that the founding team—particularly the leader—can make or break an investment. Numerous early-stage businesses pivot from their original idea. What determines whether a company thrives or fails during these critical moments isn’t the elegance […]

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February 3rd 2025, Pitch Event in Bournemouth

Our most recent Pitch Event for Angel Investors took place on February 3rd at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel. 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 attended. Access to pitch decks, business plans, financial information and […]

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November 25th 2024, Pitch Event in Bournemouth

Our recent Pitch Event for Angel Investors took place on November 25th at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel. 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 are welcome to attend. Access to pitch decks, business plans, financial […]

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September 30th 2024, Pitch Event in Bournemouth

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Our next Pitch Event for Angel Investors takes place on September 30th at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel. 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 are welcome to attend. Access to pitch decks and one-page summaries will […]

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June 3rd 2024, Pitch Event in Bournemouth

An image showing a Dorset Business Angels pitch event

Our next Pitch Event for Angel Investors takes place on June 3rd at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel. 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 are welcome to attend. Access to pitch decks and one-page summaries will […]

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Young female founder garners significant investor interest at DBA’s February 5th pitch event

Dorset Business Angels received 27 expressions of interest from investors at their most recent angel investing pitch event held at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel on Monday evening. On-the-go cleaning for the menstrual cup 11 of those expressions of interest went to a company led by two young female founders one of which delivered an excellent […]

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February 5th 2024, Pitch Event in Bournemouth

Our next Pitch Event for Angel Investors takes place on February 5th and will be a face-to-face event, held at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel. 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 are welcome to attend. Access […]

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Honk Honk launches in Bournemouth, backed with significant investment, mentoring and technical support from Dorset Business Angels

We hear from Honk Honk CEO, Sebastien Duval and learn about the recently launched business, their vision, ambitions, journey to date and their longstanding relationship with Dorset Business Angels (DBA) and the support, commitment and guidance received to date. The newly launched business aims to revolutionise the car buying and selling experience throughout the UK, […]

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October 9th 2023, Pitch Event in Bournemouth

Our next Pitch Event for Angel Investors takes place on October 9th and will be a face-to-face event, held at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel. Our October events also marks our 10th anniversary and we’ll be celebrating that with a champagne reception at the event. DBA members, High Net Worth (HNW), and Sophisticated Investors (SI) from our […]

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Angel Investing: The Essentials for New Investors

You’ve decided to venture into the world of angel investing. As you embark on this new journey, it’s important to keep in mind some valuable advice from experienced investors. Starting small, conducting thorough research, diversifying your portfolio, and networking are just a few key aspects that can help you navigate the angel investing landscape. So, […]

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Our Pitch Events

There are four pitch events per year, they will be held in February, May, September and November, hosted at a Bournemouth hotel.

At each pitch event, there will be 5 business presentation pitches of 10 minutes, each followed by a 10-minute Q&A, to suit all investor appetites. The Dorset Business Angels directors will select these near the event. Short summaries will be posted to our Events page and distributed via our newsletter ahead of the event. An investor debate follows each pitch presentation, held privately. In 2025, we will introduce 'Meet the Founder'. An opportunity for entrepreneurs to meet with investors and showcase their product or service during the networking session, ahead of the main pitch event.

These pitches and our other social events are ideal opportunities for networking and learning about what is new and trending in a variety of industries. If you would like to be involved you can find out more on our Investors' Membership page.

Our Next Pitch Event

Takes place on September 29th and is open to Members and High Net Worth/Sophisticated Investors from our wider community.

Registration is now open.

2025 Events

September 29th 2025
November 17th 2025