Meet the Funder - Evolve Advisory

In partnership with Business Growth Dorset and British Business Bank, Evolve is bringing you Meet the Funder – an opportunity to hear from a variety of top regional and national funders, over a delicious lunch.

As part of this exclusive event, you will hear from:

Dorset Business Angels

As a prominent angel investment network, Dorset Business Angels connects high net worth individuals with early-stage businesses seeking equity capital, primarily in southern England.

Foresight Group

Foresight is a leading investor into UK SMEs.  Having just launched a new South West fund, Foresight is looking to invest £1 million – £15 million + into buy-out and equity release transactions, as well as funding growth for cash-generative businesses delivering £500,000+ EBITDA.

FSE Group 

Funding scale-up enterprises through debt and equity, FSE group is a national fund management firm.  One of those funds is aimed at SMEs regionally delivering the Southwest Investment Fund with £100k – £5 million in debt & equity funding.

Angel Investors Bristol

Angel Investors Bristol supports early-stage growth businesses in the South West.  Its focus is on investments ranging from £50,000 to £250,000 qualifying for SEIS or EIS.

Innovate UK Business Growth 

Innovate UK Business Growth is the national growth and scaling service from Innovate UK. It supports innovative SMEs – including Innovate UK grant holders – to accelerate their growth through one-to-one guidance from over 450 specialists and scaleup directors across the UK. The service helps businesses strengthen commercial strategies, maximise IP value, secure investment, and expand into global markets.

The event is targeted at both early stage and established businesses that are exploring raising investment, whether that be grant, equity or debt.

Following an engaging panel discussion, there will also be opportunities for individual conversations with investors.

Lunch is included.

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