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⏳ ONE MONTH UNTIL MIDLANDS AND EAST OF ENGLAND FOUNDER APPLICATIONS CLOSE. ⏳ APPLY HERE: https://lnkd.in/eBMwFpSE 📢 What is our goal? 📢 To boost investment into start-ups and scale-ups in the regions of the UK. Simple. How will we achieve that? ✅ To hold regional events in North England, the South-West, the South-East, the Midlands and East of England to find the best start-ups and scale-up businesses. ✅ To hold a finale event in London, to attract international stakeholders and investors to showcase the best early-stage businesses across England. ✅ To collect and track as much data as possible to help both founders and investors understand trends, key metrics and alternative methods of funding. When's our next event? 📍Midlands Semi-Final (Leicester): 3rd June 📍East of England Semi-Final (Peterborough): 4th June 📍MxE Final (Birmingham): 20th June Want to find out more? Visit: https://lnkd.in/eGBXqfA7 📝 Founder Applications: https://lnkd.in/eBMwFpSE Jenson Brook Novus Capital 🦖 Christopher Lowe NOTWICS Abstract Group Vestd Minan Majid James Clarkson Ifty Nasir Guy Kaufman #britainsgotstartups #startupinvestment #scaleupinvestment #equityinvestment #midlands #eastofengland

Excited to launch our first ever foray into Wales, where we'll be hosting 'Funds & Founders' at Tramshed Tech Cardiff on Thursday, November 14th. Walmer Group invites you to join us for an exciting evening of networking and expert insights, designed to empower fast-growing Welsh businesses with the knowledge needed to fuel their growth through investment, funding and innovation. Hosted with the support of our partners Tramshed Tech, FounderCatalyst, shipshape.vc and Innovators Uncensored, this event is perfect for Founders, CEOs, Investors, and other key industry figures looking to gain valuable insights on: ✅ Funding: Dive into capital raising strategies for your business; insights into raising both inside and outside of Wales; and other tips and tricks from the experts. ✅ Grants: Explore regional and UK-wide grant incentives and how to be successful, along with R&D Tax trends. ✅ Revenues: Guidance on how to grow and scale your sales. ✅ Market Insights: Get the latest data on UK funding trends, investor appetite and where Welsh Founders should be looking for opportunities. Our guest speaker will be someone well-known to the Welsh ecosystem, Daniel Sawko who will provide invaluable insights on investment trends both in and outside of Wales. Our power-packed panel, including Sam Simpson, Cai Gwinnutt and Debbie Taylor, will then share their knowledge on different avenues for funding and growth to help local Welsh Founders, CEOs and investors. They will be kept inline by our expert moderator Richard Lee. We expect a strong turnout and space is limited, so secure your spot today by registering using the link in the comments. An added bonus - Australia is playing Wales in rugby on November 17th at the Principality 😅. #wales #startup #funding

Did you know that figures from 2022 show that London has 35% of high-growth companies in the UK yet it receives 50% of the total equity invested into early-stage businesses? That's close to £1.2bn that could be invested into regional businesses if there was a more level playing field. We're sponsoring Britain's Got Startups who are on a mission to tackle this problem. The event series aims to create a better platform to raise equity investment for regional businesses 🚀 If you're a founder in the South-West, South-East, Midlands or East of England, you can apply to pitch with the links below: 📍South-West and South-East founders apply here: https://shorturl.at/hrzW3 - APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 7TH MARCH ❗ ❗ ❗ 📍Midlands and East of England founders sign up to the waiting list here: https://shorturl.at/efu35 #britainsgotstartups #startupinvestment #scaleupinvestment #southwestengland #southeastengland #midlands #eastofengland #equityinvestment

☕ Long weekend done, Monday's here – but wow, are we kicking things off with some serious energy. Tomorrow? Ghent Slush'D. 🚀 ⚡️ This is it – Final Chance to Get Your Investor Match at Ghent Slush'D! ⚡️ You know those once-in-a-while, this-could-change-everything moments? Yep, this is one of them. Tomorrow, The Harbour’s exclusive workshop kicks off – a 25-seat, no-nonsense, all-business event for founders who mean it. Get a list of 10 investors chosen for your unique vision – and by “chosen,” we mean carefully handpicked from our 5,000+ network 🎯💼. There’s no guessing here. Just connections with the right people who get what you’re building. But here’s the deal: fewer than four seats left. And they’ll be gone before your morning coffee ☕. 💡 To secure your spot, register for the workshop by visiting the official Ghent Slush’d App through the link in the first comment and click "Add to Schedule." 📲 Additionally, you’ll find a mandatory "Open Session Link." This will direct you to a form that we ask you to fill in so we can prepare your personalized list of investors! 📋 If you’re ready to raise capital and do it with some style, now’s your moment. Aelbrecht Van Damme The Harbour Nico De Clerck Louis Behaegel Robin Oosterlinck Matthieu Voet Mathieu Langeraert Wim Vercruysse Daniel Feys Charles Laenens #StartupGrowth #InvestorNetwork #EntrepreneurJourney #FundYourFuture #SlushdGhent

⚡️ This is it – Final Chance to Get Your Investor Match at Ghent Slush'D! ⚡️ You know those once-in-a-while, this-could-change-everything moments? Yep, this is one of them. Tomorrow, The Harbour’s exclusive workshop kicks off – a 25-seat, no-nonsense, all-business event for founders who mean it. Get a list of 10 investors chosen for your unique vision – and by “chosen,” we mean carefully handpicked from our 5,000+ network 🎯💼. There’s no guessing here. Just connections with the right people who get what you’re building. But here’s the deal: fewer than five seats left. And they’ll be gone before your morning coffee ☕. 💡 To secure your spot, register for the workshop, visit the official Ghent Slush'D App through the link in the first comment and click "Add to Schedule". 📲 Additionally, you will find a mandatory "Open Session Link." This will direct you to a form that we ask you to fill in, so we can prepare your personalized list of investors! 📋 If you’re ready to raise capital and do it with some style, now’s your moment. Aelbrecht Van Damme Tanguy Serraes Wim Vercruysse Robin Oosterlinck Daniel Feys Matthieu Voet Louis Behaegel Mathieu Langeraert Nico De Clerck Charles Laenens #StartupGrowth #InvestorNetwork #EntrepreneurJourney #FundYourFuture #SlushdGhent

🚀 Ready to take your start-up to new heights? Sign up now for a line-up of exciting events designed to propel Northern Ireland start-ups forward! Our mission is clear: to support local entrepreneurs in launching and scaling their businesses. Don't miss out on this opportunity to accelerate your start-up journey! Sign up today and let's build a thriving start-up community together. #StartupSuccess #NorthernIrelandEntrepreneurs #FounderLabs 🌟

Reflections on the Funds and Founders Event in Cardiff last night… Last night, I had the privilege of attending the Funds and Founders event in Cardiff with Dan Newman cofounder from BALDILOCKS. It was a fantastic evening filled with inspiring conversations, valuable insights, and an honest look at the opportunities and challenges facing startups in Wales. It was wonderful to reconnect with familiar faces like Joe Wells who is thriving in business, and Paul Tomotas whose exciting product development and factory plans are truly inspiring. Meeting James Campbell and catching up with Richard Lee added to the experience, as did hearing from the knowledgeable panel they hosted, who shared their expertise on creating relationships between investors and founders. One key takeaway was the need to attract more investors to Wales and support Welsh founder companies. The panel highlighted how critical it is to strengthen connections between investors and first-time founders and to encourage those who have exited their first businesses to reinvest their time and expertise back into Wales. However, what struck me most was the underrepresentation of women in the room. The reality is that only 2% of women receive funding from investors in the UK, and last night reflected this stark disparity—there were very few women investors or founders present. This statistic is a call to action. Women in business, we need to collaborate, connect, and showcase the incredible value we bring to teams and businesses. The soft, empathetic, and intuitive qualities women bring to leadership are not just complementary, they’re essential for innovation and success! To all founders and investors, let’s work together to create an ecosystem where diversity thrives and everyone has the opportunity to grow. Wales has so much potential to lead the way in this, by nurturing valuable and aligned relationships, sharing knowledge, and encouraging collaboration, we can create something truly transformative. Thank you to the panel and everyone at the event for your guidance and support. I’m excited to see what’s next for Wales, for BALDILOCKS and for all of us working to make a difference. 🙏 #FundsAndFounders #BusinessGrowth #Collaboration #DiversityInBusiness #WomenInBusiness #InvestingInWales

Excited to share that Axel has once again joined the Board of Directors of the EBAN - European Business Angel Network for the next two years! 🎉 Looking forward to fostering even stronger ties between Georgia and Europe’s startup ecosystems! 🌍💡 #AngelInvesting #EBAN #StartupEcosystem #Axel #GeorgianInvestors

Earlier today, Nordic Angels gathered 50 of Sweden’s top corporate leaders at Matbaren, Grand Hotel, to meet and engage with the Nordic ecosystem. It was the first-ever Partner Day Luncheon, where Nordic Angels gave its best efforts to mobilize the business community, providing maximum value and relevant opportunities. Since this spring, Nordic Angels is the largest investor network ever in the Nordics, with everything we do built on high trust and strong relationships. Furthermore, we aim to increase it fivefold in 2025 and demonstrate the power of our community—and how everyone, including you, can greatly benefit as we mobilize over 200,000 business angels in the Nordics. In the face of current challenges, the need for a united front is more critical than ever. Our entrepreneurs, the backbone of our economy, find themselves in an environment where traditional financial support is hard to access. By supporting our business angels and entrepreneurs, we create more job opportunities, increase tax revenues, and strengthen our national GDP. It's an investment in our economic future that we can't afford to ignore. This gathering, emphasized the importance of community and collaboration for a robust and growing startup ecosystem in Sweden. Thank you everyone for being supporters of what Sweden and the Nordics need to stand strong in a global business environment. Anders Bagge, Andreas Wirén, Anders Lindström, Anna Rytterling fd Magne, Anna Swanér, Anna Wikland, Ariane Bucquet Pousette, Carl-Filip Strömbäck, Christian Zubor, Dahae Roland, David Andersson, Eirik Winter, Filip Christensson, Fredrik Hjelm, Giovanni Fili, Gustav Fridlund, Helena-Alexandra Nabseth, Jan Dernestam, Johan Christensen, Johan Renström, Johan Öberg, Jon Mauno Pettersson, Josefine Isaksson, Josefine Olsson, Kim Larsson Nyheim, Lina Thörn, Maja Englund, Malin Lilliecrona, Martin Gynnerstedt, Mathias L., Nicklas Persson, Niclas Holmberg, Patrik Tillman, Paulo Silva, Peter Eddysson, Peter Gullander, Roxanne Heravi, Sara Malmström, Sophia Wikander, Ylva Enquist (fd Forsberg). (Continued in the comments).

"Having worked in Ghana’s business environment, I’ve witnessed firsthand how its challenges foster creativity and resilience. If your startup thrives here, it’s ready for the world. But to maximize this potential, we must tackle the foundational gaps together." — Henry Owusu-Mintah