Applying businesses should be at start-up to scale-up and actively raising investment in the range of £250k-£3m and demonstrate their businesses has strong opportunity for growth and meets a current market need. Businesses should be London-based or have a strong connection to London through employees, investors or advisers based in the Capital.
What is the process?
Once the deadline for applications closes all applications will be reviewed the TechInvest expert judging panel who will be looking to pinpoint 10 leading businesses that demonstrate growth opportunity and a solution to clear market needs.
What happens if I am selected to pitch?
The top 10 businesses selected will be asked to book in their 1-to-1 session with UKBAA for a bespoke pitch rehearsal session in preparation for their 5-minute pitch to an investor only audience at the exclusive TechInvest showcase. Businesses selected to pitch will also receive exclusive access to UKBAA’s Deal Share Platform – a one of a kind investor marketplace for profiling and sharing your deal.
Who attends the showcase?
The TechInvest Showcase is an investor only event with access given exclusively to those actively deploying capital into the early-stage investment space. Each showcase welcomes 100-120 Angels, Angel Groups, Syndicates and VC funds to hear from the top 10 businesses presenting their business pitch