Tag: Angel Investing

Five Businesses Seeking Over £2.7M Set to Pitch at Dorset Business Angels’ November Event

Posted on by Paul Smart

Five businesses seeking a combined total of over £2.7M will present at Dorset Business Angels’ (DBA) Pitch Presentation Evening, with technologies and services spanning enterprise software, waste-to-energy, uniform reuse, digital legacy planning and manufacturing efficiency. Taking place on Monday 16th November at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, the event will bring DBA’s investor community together with […]

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November 16th, Pitch Event in Bournemouth

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Our next Pitch Event for Angel Investors is on November 16th 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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Every Pitch Attracts Investor Interest at Latest Dorset Business Angels Event

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Dorset Business Angels held its latest pitch event at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel on Monday 14th September, bringing together more than 30 members, guests, sponsors and entrepreneurs for an evening of networking, founder conversations and live pitching. The event began with DBA’s Meet the Founders networking session, giving attendees the opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs […]

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Five Businesses Seeking a Combined £3.6M. Set to Pitch at Dorset Business Angels September Event

5 Businesses to Pitch at DBA Event
Posted on by Paul Smart

From elite sports technology and education to carbon removal and the circular economy, five businesses will take to the stage as DBA’s Pitch Presentation Evenings return this September. Dorset Business Angels (DBA) will bring its investor community together at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel on 14th September, with five businesses collectively seeking £3.6M in investment. Marking […]

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Bournemouth University and Dorset Business Angels: Backing the Region’s Brightest Founders

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Dorset Business Angels (DBA) has launched its dedicated university entrepreneurs page, aimed at undergraduates, graduates, academics, alumni and growth managers. Scott Wright, Associate Dean for Research, Innovation and Enterprise in the Faculty of Media, Science and Technology at Bournemouth University, discusses spinouts, strategy, and why the region’s future growth is set to be built on […]

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September 14th, Pitch Event in Bournemouth

Posted on by Paul Smart

Our next Pitch Event for Angel Investors is on September 14th 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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Dorset Business Angels Generates 22 Expressions of Interest at Latest Pitch Event

Dorset Business Angels May 11th Pitch Event at the Carlton Hotel
Posted on by Paul Smart

Dorset Business Angels held its latest pitch event at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel on Monday 11th May, bringing together more than 30 members, guests, sponsors and entrepreneurs for an evening of networking, founder conversations and live pitching. The event began with DBA’s Meet the Founders networking session, giving attendees the opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs […]

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Dorset Business Angels Hosts Vibrant Spring Drinks Evening at Renoufs, Southbourne

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Investors, entrepreneurs and partners gather for an evening of connection, fine wine and inspiring insight Dorset Business Angels (DBA) brought together its distinguished network of high-net-worth investors, valued sponsors and guests for its eagerly anticipated annual Spring Drinks Evening, held at Renoufs wine bar in Southbourne. The evening buzzed with energy from the moment doors […]

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May Pitch Event to Showcase Five Businesses Seeking £150K–£500K Across Energy, Finance and Technology

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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 […]

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May 11th, Pitch Event in Bournemouth

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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 […]

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What does a career spanning four decades of tech, mergers, acquisitions and venture support look like?

Mike Bradley DBA Ambassador
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We sat down with Mike Bradley, Ambassador and Due Diligence Lead at Dorset Business Angels to find out. Christchurch-based Mike Bradley is not your typical angel investor. He doesn’t write cheques. He doesn’t sit on boards for the prestige. What he does, and has done for the better part of forty years, is help businesses […]

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Dorset Business Angels to Host Exclusive Member Social Evening This April

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An Evening of Connection, Conversation and Investment Insight – 23rd April 2026 Dorset Business Angels invites members, sponsors and their guests to an exclusive and relaxed evening of fine wine, artisanal food, and engaging conversation this April. Hosted at Renoufs in Southbourne, the evening brings together investors in a warm and welcoming setting where conversations […]

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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.

Each pitch event starts with networking and an informal 'Meet the Founder' session. An opportunity for entrepreneurs to meet with investors and showcase their product or service. Following that, there will be 5 pitch presentations 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.

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 November 16th and is open to Members and High Net Worth/Sophisticated Investors from our wider community.

Registration is now open.

2026 Events

November 16th

2027 Events

February 1st
April 26th
September 13th
November 15th

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