Dorset Business Angels

24/08/2026

Five businesses. £3.6M being sought. One evening of new investment opportunities.

Our next Pitch Evening takes place at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel on 14th September, and we’re looking forward to welcoming our members, guests and sponsors.

Here’s a first look at the five businesses pitching:

🏉 A powerful tool helping prevent injury and improve performance in Elite Sport
📱 Software helping schools control mobile phone use without taking students' phones away.
♻️ Turning waste wood into permanent carbon removal, valuable products and renewable heat.
👕 Making uniforms more affordable and sustainable for schools and businesses.
🎓 AI platform reducing teachers’ marking time and providing immediate student feedback.

Ahead of the pitches, investors can meet the businesses during our Meet the Founders networking session, connect with others in the investor community, and explore the Barclays Eagle Labs Demo Directory.

We’re also pleased to welcome George Clayson of event sponsor TC Group, who will share some of the key financial risks facing start-ups and how financial due diligence can help identify and mitigate them.

As always, you’ll have the opportunity to hear directly from the founders, ask questions and explore the investment opportunities in more detail. Choose a pitches-only ticket, or stay on after the pitches and continue the conversation over dinner.

Will you be joining us?
📅 14th September 2026
📍 Bournemouth Carlton Hotel

Full details and registration: https://lnkd.in/d5qnJ4ib

07/07/2026

26/05/2026

Great to see our latest pitch event featured in Insider Media.

More than 35 members, guests, sponsors and entrepreneurs joined us at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel for an evening of networking, founder conversations and live pitching, and the energy in the room was exceptional.

The evening generated 22 expressions of interest across the presenting businesses, with discussions continuing over dinner as investors and guests explored opportunities further.

The line-up included:

🔋 Home Energy Returns - Generating income from existing home energy assets through automated optimisation technology.

🎬 AI-Assisted Content Discovery - Helping studios and producers identify high-potential creative projects with greater speed and confidence.

🏭 Mining and Industrial Energy Monitoring Co. - Real-time visibility and control of high-voltage industrial energy usage at scale.

🚛 Fleet Management across Companies and Taxi Businesses - One integrated platform combining vehicle tracking, cameras and security.

📚 Education using Exam Testing AI - Improving student exam performance through past papers, instant marking and targeted feedback.

A big thank you to event sponsors Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP and to everyone who attended, it was a fantastic evening of collaboration and conversation.

📰 Read the full article here: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/south-west/angel-investment-network-generates-22-expressions-of-interest-at-latest-pitch-event

Our next pitch event takes place on 14th September in Bournemouth, tickets available below.

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dorset-business-angels-pitch-presentation-event-september-2026-tickets-1835104530049

An angel investment network connecting high net worth and sophisticated investors with ambitious early stage and growth businesses has held its latest pitch event in Bournemouth.

04/05/2026

Only one week to go until our next pitch event in Bournemouth.

It’s shaping up to be a great evening, with five businesses across a variety of sectors taking centre stage.

Investors are already booking on, with space for a few more.

If you’re an investor and curious to see what Dorset Business Angels is about, there’s still time to secure your place.

👉 Find out more and book here:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1835103155939

The five pitches on the night:

1️⃣ Home energy platform helping households increase returns from their energy systems
2️⃣ A business helping SMEs access funding and improve investment readiness
3️⃣ High-growth industrial SaaS giving businesses visibility and control over energy usage
4️⃣ Fleet management solution helping operators run safer, more efficient vehicle fleets
5️⃣ Education platform helping students improve exam results through structured practice

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP are sponsoring the event, with Neil Cook sharing insights and updates on the legal aspects of investment.

We’ll also be welcoming Barclays Eagle Labs Demo Directory to our pre-event Meet the Founders session.

📆 11 May
⏰ From 17:00, starting with our Meet the Founders session & networking
🎟️ Two ticket options available, join us for dinner!
🧭 The Carlton Hotel, Bournemouth

Grab a ticket and join us for what’s sure to be a great evening!

T&C's apply.

28/04/2026

Thank you, Dorset Chamber, for sharing news of our upcoming pitch event!

On May 11th, investors will hear pitches on:

⭐ Home Energy: Improving how household energy systems are managed, increasing returns by around 30% and unlocking additional income streams.

⭐ Small Business Finance: Helping businesses improve funding readiness and connect with suitable lenders.

⭐ Industrial Power Monitoring: A high-growth SaaS solution providing real-time visibility and control of industrial energy usage.

⭐ Fleet Management: Simplifying fleet operations by combining tracking, cameras and security into one connected system.

⭐ Education: Improving exam performance through structured practice and targeted feedback, shifting revision towards measurable outcomes.

Investors will also be able to Meet the Founders during our pre-event networking session, a great opportunity to connect ahead of the pitches.

Earlier in the day, we’ll be running our Lead Investor Workshop, FREE for DBA members to attend, with tickets (£25) available for non-members, offering practical insight into the lead investor role, due diligence, deal structuring and leading investment rounds.

Members and new investors are very welcome.

Book your tickets here: 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1835103155939?aff=oddtdtcreator

📰 You can also read the news article via the link below:

https://dorsetchamber.co.uk/may-pitch-event-to-showcase-five-businesses-seeking-150k-500k-across-energy-finance-education-and-technology/

17/04/2026

DBA Members Social is nearly here, and it’s shaping up to be a fantastic evening.

Fine w**e. Great company. A relaxed night with the community.

📅 Thursday 23rd April
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 Renoufs W**e Bar, Southbourne
🎫 £49 per person

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time to get booked on!

This evening is all about bringing members, guests and sponsors together in a welcoming setting, with plenty of space to enjoy the experience, conversations, and atmosphere.

Here’s what’s included:

• Fizz on arrival
• A guided Flight of W**e tasting (alcoholic only)
• Premium charcuterie and cheese boards (vegan options available)
• W**e throughout the evening
• Non-alcoholic w**e and prosecco available
• Exclusive use of the venue
• Guest speaker Simon Hawtrey-Coombs, President of Bournemouth Rugby Club, a highly respected businessman and entrepreneur
• Plenty of time for relaxed, easy conversation

If there’s someone you’d enjoy bringing along, this is a great opportunity to introduce them to the DBA community.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dorset-business-angels-members-social-event-april-23rd-2026-tickets-1835130999219

13/04/2026

We’re gearing up for our next Dorset Business Angels pitch event on May 11th at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel.

Before the pitches begin, our networking and “Meet the Founders” session is back, giving you the opportunity to connect with the businesses and fellow investors ahead of the presentations.

This session brings together a really interesting mix of businesses, each tackling very different challenges across their markets:

Home Energy
Platform increasing household returns and unlocking additional income from energy systems.

Small Business Finance
Platform improving SME access to funding through better readiness and lender matching.

Industrial SaaS
High-growth platform providing real-time visibility and control of energy usage.

Fleet Management
Platform delivering safer, more efficient and fully controlled vehicle operations.

Education
Platform improving exam results through structured practice and targeted feedback.

We’re also pleased to have our event sponsors, Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP, joining us. They’ll be sharing insights on shareholder matters, including becoming a shareholder and key considerations around share ownership.

As always, it’s a chance to hear from founders first-hand, ask questions, and spend time with others in the investor community.

If you’d like to join us, full details and registration are here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1835103155939?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/04/2026

Our April Members Social is coming up in two weeks.

This is one of those evenings we look forward to each year, bringing our investor community, guests and sponsors together in a more relaxed setting, away from the usual format.

No agenda to follow. Just good people, good w**e, and the time to enjoy proper conversation.

We’ll be at RENOUFS W**E BARS in Southbourne with w**e flights, charcuterie, and a full evening built around connection and atmosphere.

We’re also pleased to have Simon H-C joining us, sharing a few of his stories and experiences, always insightful, often entertaining, and a great addition to the evening.

If you’re planning to join us, now is a good time to get booked in. And if there’s someone you’d like to bring along, they’re very welcome too!

📅 Thursday 23rd April
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 Renoufs, Southbourne
🎫 £49 per person

Members can book tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dorset-business-angels-social-event-april-23rd-2026-tickets-1835130999219?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

We can't wait to see you there 😊