Raise Ventures

30/04/2024

Everyone is welcome to join the Startup Spring to Investment webinars - there will be opportunities to learn more about getting investment ready and opportunities to meet investors, founders and advisors.

All free and will complement any other programs you’re on, applying for or have been on. Sign up for Thursday to find out more. Thanks

All founders welcome to join us for this series of webinars to help startup founders build foundations and prepare to raise investment. Sessions will be lead by experienced entrepreneurs and advisors. Register for all the sessions or those most relevant

20/11/2023

Thinking about the United States as the next stage of growth for your startup?

Join us this Thursday to learn from founders and advisors who have successfully walked the path before you. They'll help you carve a clearer route to market into the US - the challenges they faced, the benefits it brought them, and what they wish they knew before.

🇺🇸 Thursday 23rd November | 4-5pm | Raise Belfast or Online

👉 Last few tickets remaining: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deep-dive-for-startups-breaking-into-the-us-market-tickets-757631866307

08/11/2023

As you might have already noticed, one of our favourite things to do is bring together the entrepreneurial ecosystem and connect startup founders, investors and supporters.

So on Thursday 23rd November we're doing just that with our friends at AWS & Ormeau Baths 🥂

Founders, investors and startup aficionados - you're invited to join us at The Perch Belfast to celebrate all that 2023 has brought to you at our Christmas drinks 🎄

Sign up here: https://aws-startup-lofts.com/emea/e/57dc1/belfast-founders-drinks

06/11/2023

At Raise, we're really passionate about nurturing the next generation of innovators and doers. Earlier this year, we hosted the Emerging Entrepreneurs Summer School to carve a path for 15 young people into entrepreneurship.

Next week we're hosting a panel discussion at Ulster University to support students in uncovering their entrepreneurial potential. Joining us to share their journey into the startup world are Rory McLaughlan, Destiny Amba, Leon Gibson and Eva-Jayne Doherty.

You can take a look back at the highlights of the Summer School: https://www.raisestartups.co.uk/emerging-entrepreneurs-highlights/

Here at Raise, we're really passionate about nurturing the next generation of innovators and doers. Earlier this year, we hosted the Emerging Entrepreneurs Summer School to carve a path for 15 young people into entrepreneurship. It aims to carve a path for young people into entrepreneurship and help...

05/11/2023

Masquerade Pitch Night - watch the video highlights 🎭

Last week we were delighted to bring together investors and startup founders to pitch for investment, connections and support. The energy in the room was palpable! See what it was all about 👇

https://www.raisestartups.co.uk/masquerade-video/

03/11/2023

🇺🇸 Is expanding into the US on your horizon? Are you intrigued by the opportunity that lies across the water?

On the 23rd November, join our US Expansion workshop to hear from experienced founders and experts before you take the leap.

Get your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deep-dive-for-startups-breaking-into-the-us-market-tickets-750774957107

23/10/2023

Unveil the opportunity of investing in early stage startups 💫

There are a small number of tickets remaining for this Thursday's Masquerade Pitch Night at Crescent One - will you join us?

💃🏼 Formal dress code (or smart casual for the less daring)
🍾 Cocktail reception from 6.30pm
🎇 Pitches beginning sharply at 7pm
🎃 Network & drinks from 8 - Late

Use code INVESTOR100 to avail of a free ticket:

Let's Raise the Spirits at our Masquerade Pitch Night! Unveiling the opportunity of early stage startups

13/10/2023

Unveil the opportunity of early stage startups at our Masquerade Pitch Night on Thursday 26th October 🎭

Investors, advisors and startups are invited to join us to experience pitches from climate and digital health startups.

We're expecting a full moon, big band music, a spooky cocktail reception, and fangtastic pitches. We hope to see you there! 🌕

Join us: https://www.raisestartups.co.uk/masquerade-pitch-night/

06/10/2023

It's Friday, and that means it's time to celebrate our wins 🥳

It's become a tradition here at Raise for our portfolio startups to stop and reflect on the week's successes. Just in the last few days...

👏 BrokerIQ announced their strategic partnership with iPipeline

🎉 DiverseTalent.ai celebrated their 3rd birthday with a pre-launch testing night of their new platform

🤝 SWIS's recent partnership with RNIB is already making a huge impact

🎤 FutureMatch CEO Kufa Matiya took the hot seat on the Barclays Eagle Labs latest podcast

📰 Skyjoy featured in The Guardian, sharing their pivotal work in dementia care

Keep building, learning and growing. Today we're celebrating you 🚀

Read all the latest news: https://www.raisestartups.co.uk/

Early stage Tech Accelerator for Startup Founders and Investors. Supporting early-stage Ireland and UK companies. Nurturing disruptive scalable ideas to create global enterprises.

03/10/2023

Wonderful to bring together the stakeholders who supported the Emerging Entrepreneurs Summer School this year. We are working on exciting plans to maximise the impact of this programme in 2024 and carve the path for more young people into entrepreneurship 🚀

Enjoy a look back on the successes of the Summer School this year: https://www.raisestartups.co.uk/summer-school-photos/

18/09/2023

We're gearing up for a busy Autumn and Winter schedule of events for startup founders, kicking off this Thursday with our Deep Dive into Corporate Partnerships for Startups.

For startups - pilot, pivot and launch with major organisations.

🔵 Discover the roadmap to navigate structures & stakeholders
🔵 Showcase your solutions to the exact people who need them
🔵 Gain insights into the current challenges faced by corporates

For leaders - accessing innovation is easier than you think.

🟡 Understand the potential and value startups can bring
🟡 Meet startups that align with your mission and needs
🟡 Harness the power of startup agility and innovation to move your business forward

Thursday 3.30pm at Raise (Cathedral Quarter) or join us online. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deep-dive-corporate-partnerships-for-startups-tickets-533602608767

06/09/2023

Creating shared value through corporate and startup partnerships 🤝

Startups are creating disruptive solutions that can solve many corporate challenges, but navigating these enterprise sales can be difficult and time consuming. And we know that larger companies have the resources and market reach that could give startups the testing ground and leg up that they need.

That's why we're bringing together corporates and startups to explore these opportunities. Join us on Thursday 21st September at 3pm, where you can...

🔹 Learn how to navigate corporate structures and stakeholder expectations
🔹 Get insights into the current challenges faced by corporates
🔹 Showcase your solutions to the exact people who need them

Get your ticket today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deep-dive-corporate-partnerships-for-startups-tickets-533602608767