Our latest blog gives entrepreneurs some hints and tips about how to excite angel investors and communicate with them through your plans and pitches; if you are successful in being selected to pitch. Scroll down to find out how to seek investment from DBA. Problems and solutions You have a limited amount of time to […]
Angel investing is often the primary source of funding for start-ups and early-stage companies in order for those businesses to accelerate their growth. These types of investments are long-term and risky, so experienced angels usually invest no more than 10% of their total investment portfolio into angel businesses. Diverse portfolios Angel investors are typically high-net-worth individuals, […]
Early-stage businesses often need all the help they can get, no one ever said it was easy to start and run a business! You’ve done all the practical stuff, created a team, found your premises, and built the concept. Now you’re looking for further funding so you can scale your business for growth. As you […]
There are four pitch events per year, in 2024 they will be held in February, May, September and November. Hosted at a Bournemouth hotel or virtually via Zoom.
At each pitch event, there will be 5 business presentation pitches of 10-15 minutes, to suit all investor appetites. These will be selected by the Dorset Business Angels directors nearer to the event. Short summaries will be posted to our Events page and distributed via our newsletter ahead of the event. Each pitch includes a Q&A session and is followed by an investor debate, 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.
Takes place on February 5th 2024 and is open to Members and High Net Worth/Sophisticated Investors from our wider community.
Registration is open now - click here.
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