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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dorset Business Angels has appointed Valeria Romano as its new Advisor for Women in Business, strengthening its commitment to increasing female participation within the investment ecosystem. In this newly created role, Valeria will act as the first point of contact for female founders and investors seeking to engage with the organisation. Her focus will be […]
By Valeria Romano, DBA member and adviser to women property investors. I’m Valeria Romano, a strategic renovation coach and active property investor with over a decade’s experience in UK real estate. I help women property investors understand and succeed in flipping and renovation, turning complex decisions into structured, profitable actions. I’m also a member of […]
Dorset Business Angels began 2026 with clear momentum, as more than 30 investors and guests gathered at the Carlton Hotel for the network’s first pitch event of the year. Following strong interest ahead of the event, five investment-ready businesses took to the stage seeking funding between £225,000 and £550,000. Together, they offered a broad view […]
