Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) and Dorset Business Angels (DBA) are working on building a new collaboration designed to help creative student and graduate businesses in the region become genuinely investment-ready, bridging the gap between AUB’s Innovation Studio and DBA’s network of local angel investors. The collaboration is being driven by Mehjabeen Patrick, AUB’s Chief Finance […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
