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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dorset Business Angels held a pitch event at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel on Monday, 17 November, with over 30 attendees gathering to hear from five early-stage companies seeking investment. The evening generated interest across three of the presenting businesses, with continued discussions taking place beyond the event. A vertical farming technology business attracted particular attention, […]
Monday evening 4th October saw the welcome return to face-to-face events for Dorset Business Angels (DBA). Investors, sponsors and the DBA team gathered in Bournemouth to watch 5 pitches delivered by entrepreneurs. 16 expressions of interest were registered during the evening, with the most interest shown in the aviation guidance technology, EV marine propulsion and […]
Innovative business solutions from across the catering, cyber security, home design, broadband communications and dining out sectors, were pitched to the Dorset Business Angels (DBA) in a bid to grab the attention of the savvy Angel investors. Five businesses had been invited to pitch to would be investors in strictly time-controlled ten-minute pitches. Each pitch […]
A flood prevention company, conversational marketing platform, food manufacturing company and business offering services to IT prepare to pitch to Dorset Business Angels in Bournemouth. Dorset Business Angels (DBA) have announced the date for their next investors’ pitch event which will take place on Monday 18th February at the Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth Carlton and is […]
Since its founding in 2013 Dorset Business Angels has facilitated investments in excess of £2.5 million, having received approaches from more than 80 firms in sectors including IT, finance, engineering, renewable energy and automotive. Read more of the recent article in the Daily Echo here. […]
