UK Business Angels Association

UK Business Angels Association We're the trade body for early stage investing.

What does it really take to be a successful angel investor?Next week in the latest session of The Angel Diaries, we’ll b...
17/06/2026

What does it really take to be a successful angel investor?

Next week in the latest session of The Angel Diaries, we’ll be joined by Lynne Cadenhead to explore why angel investing requires much more than writing the first cheque. Drawing on her experience managing a portfolio of around 15 companies, Lynne will share practical insights into the realities of building and supporting an angel portfolio over time, including:

🔹 Why follow-on funding is critical to portfolio success
🔹 The risks of under-capitalised, one-off investments
🔹 Supporting founders through longer funding journeys
🔹 The time, commitment, and discipline required to build a meaningful portfolio
🔹 How the angel ecosystem can attract and retain the next generation of investors

We'll also discuss the future of angel investing, including the importance of diversifying angel groups and ensuring valuable experience is passed on as long-standing investors step back from the market.

📆 Friday 26 June | 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
🔗 Sign up: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wcMNG0

Whether you're an experienced angel investor or just starting your investment journey, this session will provide practical insights into the realities of portfolio management and the evolving future of angel investing.

📢 Don't miss How Early-Stage Investment Works, launching next Monday!Want a clearer understanding of how early-stage inv...
10/06/2026

📢 Don't miss How Early-Stage Investment Works, launching next Monday!

Want a clearer understanding of how early-stage investment actually works, and how to better guide founders through the funding journey? Our live online course is designed to give practical insight into the realities of raising and deploying capital, teaching you everything you need to know about the investment ecosystem.

📅 Upcoming sessions:
🔹 15 June 2026
🔹 21 September 2026
🔹 7 December 2026

Ideal for professionals supporting early-stage businesses, the programme covers:

✔️ What investors really look for
✔️ How deals are structured in practice
✔️ How funding journeys unfold

Delivered live by Roderick Beer, the course is highly interactive, with real-world examples and space for discussion throughout.

👉 Find out more and register: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w2s4Z0

10/06/2026

Continuing with the announcement of the finalists for the 2026 UKBAA Angel Investor Awards, congratulations to the finalists of the following categories 🎉

⚙️Hard Tech Investment of the Year:
NunaBio Limited, Organicco, Sention Technologies Limited, PXN Group, Occuity, Astratus Limited, Hartley Ultrafast, EnsiliTech

🤝 Investment in Diversity Champion:
Twin Path Ventures, Diversity X Ventures, Lifted Ventures, NoBa Capital, Women Angels of Wales, AwakenAngels, Alma Angels

🎫 Don’t miss out on getting your tickets and experiencing a night of huge celebrations. Secure your spot now and join us on 9 July in London: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w2Q6_0

10/06/2026

We are delighted to announce our next wave of finalists for the 2026 UKBAA Angel Investor Awards 🎉

⚡Accelerator of the Year:
Royal Academy of Engineering,University of Exeter, Francis Crick Institute, Carbon13, Sie Ventures, NoBa Capital, Innovation RCA, Deeptech Labs, Recognition Creative / SETSquared

👥 Angel Group of the Year:
Lifted Ventures, Green Angel Syndicate, Enterprise 100 Ltd, Ventures Together, Sie Ventures, Awaken Angels, Archangel Investors Limited, South East Angels, Oxford Innovation Finance

A huge congratulations on this fantastic achievement!

🎫 Don’t miss out on getting your tickets and experiencing a night of huge celebrations. Secure your spot now and join us on 9 July in London: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w2LXg0

29/05/2026

🌟A huge congratulations to the finalists for Seed VC of the Year at the 2026 UKBAA Angel Investor Awards!

This award is kindly sponsored by HSBC and recognises the UK seed-stage VC firms backing ambitious founders with both investment and hands-on support to help innovative businesses grow and scale.

🏆 This years finalists:
AI Seed, Araya Ventures, Osney Capital, Haatch, Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, Jenson Funding Partners LLP, Ascension Ventures, ACF Investors, Fuel Ventures

🎫Early-bird tickets close this Sunday! Join us on 9 July in London to celebrate the people and organisations driving the UK’s early-stage investment ecosystem: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vLtrt0

27/05/2026

We are delighted to announce our first wave of finalists for the 2026 UKBAA Angel Investor Awards 🎉

🚀Early-Stage Advisor of the Year:
Philip Hare & Associates LLP, RW Blears, Kin Group, Seed Legals, MBM Commercial LLP, Mills & Reeve LLP, Price Forbes, Browne Jacobson LLP, Kingsley Napley LLP

🌎Impact Investment of the Year:
Mater AI, Ascension Ventures Limited, Work and Communications Ltd, Cocoon Carbon, Foresight Group, Everybody Counts, Korra Ventures, Atelerix Ltd, EnsiliTech

🥇Regional Champion of the Year:
Investor Ladder, Lancashire County Council, twin path ventures, PXN Ventures, Haatch, Foresight Group, AwakenAngels, Deepbridge Capital, StartUp to ScaleUP Club

♻️Scale Up Team of the Year:
Your Shortlist Original Ltd, Valos, Tradeaze Ltd, Auddy Limited, Checkboard, Fifth Dimension AI, Ctrl Alt

👩‍💼Women in Innovation:
Women Angels of Wales, Twin path ventures, InnovationRCA - Incubator of the Royal College of Art, Foresight Group, Sie Ventures, Dealum, Probe Industries Limited, Ascension Ventures Limited, South East Angels

🎫Don’t miss out on getting your tickets at the early-bird price, closing soon! Join us on July 9 in London and secure your spot now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vGlPW0

Join us on Tuesday 9th June at the Exeter Innovation Hub for an introductory session exploring how to get started in ang...
19/05/2026

Join us on Tuesday 9th June at the Exeter Innovation Hub for an introductory session exploring how to get started in angel investing.

Hosted for UKBAA members, this session is designed for new and prospective investors looking to gain practical insight into the fundamentals of early-stage investing - from assessing investment opportunities and building a personal investment framework, to understanding the wider angel investment landscape.

The event will feature a fireside-style discussion with experienced investors, followed by audience Q&A and networking opportunities with members of the regional investment community. Alongside supporting those considering their first investment, the session will also provide an opportunity for more experienced investors to exchange perspectives, share knowledge and strengthen connections across the South West angel investment ecosystem.

Book now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vrsyP0

Whether you are exploring angel investing for the first time or are already active within the space, we look forward to welcoming you for an open, collaborative and insightful discussion.

Join us tomorrow for Future Forward – Investing in the Future of Mobility and Cities, delivered in partnership with Conn...
13/05/2026

Join us tomorrow for Future Forward – Investing in the Future of Mobility and Cities, delivered in partnership with Connected Places Catapult, as we bring together investors, innovators, and ecosystem leaders to explore the next wave of opportunities shaping transport, infrastructure, and urban living. As cities adapt to the demands of net zero, digital connectivity, and population growth, sectors such as clean transport, smart infrastructure, and data-driven urban solutions are becoming some of the most exciting areas for early-stage investment.

Meet our expert speakers from across the industry:
🔹Giulia Boselli, SME innovation support manager, Connected Places Catapult
🔹Jacob Martin, Future Technologies Manager, National Grid
🔹Adib Bamieh, Managing Director, Bamboo Orchard
🔹Dama Sathianathan, Bethnal Green Ventures
🔹David Dekel, Actia Partners
🔹Naomi Arblaster, National Grid
🔹Roderick Beer, UKBAA

📅 14 May 2026 | 12:00 – 13:30 | Online
Book now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vjhvK0

DB ESG, established in 1995, is a leading specialist provider of rolling stock engineering solutions for the UK rail industry. Our world-class experts and solutions add value to both our customers and the UK rail sector.

Whether you're looking to invest, collaborate, or stay ahead of the curve, this webinar offers a valuable opportunity to connect with the businesses shaping the future of our cities.

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