UK Business Angels Association

🎉 Attention angel investment groups! 🚀 Join us for the Access to Angel Investing: Edinburgh Summit on 4 November 2025 at the NatWest Accelerator Hub in Edinburgh. This exclusive forum is designed just for angel groups, bringing together top-tier investors across the north-east & Scottish ecosystems to spark collaboration, share insights and sharpen our competitive edge. UK Business Angels Association Expect expert-led sessions, key ecosystem voices and powerful networking, all in a focused, high-impact environment. 🔗 Book your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gycqxCmr Let’s grow our reach, amplify our impact and shape the future of early-stage investing together. See you in Edinburgh! #AngelInvesting #AngelGroups #EarlyStageInvestment #StartupInvestment #InvestorCommunity #VentureCapital #InvestmentEcosystem

Why attend #ESIS2025? 🔹 Meet top-tier ecosystem players 🔹 Network with active investors 🔹 Explore the future of early-stage capital 🗓️ 26 Nov | Department, Leeds Be there → https://lnkd.in/eq5VSQUP #ESISLeeds2025 #StartupInvestment #AngelInvestment #EntrepreneurshipUK #BusinessGrowth

🌟 The agenda is live! 🌟 Get ready for an action-packed afternoon at the Early Stage Investment Summit Leeds 2025, featuring inspiring keynotes, expert panels, and thought-provoking discussions on the trends shaping early-stage investment across the UK. From emerging sector insights to investor success stories and founder journeys, the line-up is designed to spark ideas, connections, and opportunities. 🗓️ View the Full Agenda: https://lnkd.in/eyR83Dxp 🎟️ UKBAA members attend for free! 🔗 Secure your place here: https://lnkd.in/emWNPnzg #ESISLeeds2025 #UKBAA #EarlyStageInvestment #Innovation #InvestorCommunity #LeedsBusiness

We’re thrilled to announce that Brabners is joining us as a sponsor for our upcoming Early Stage Investment Summit in Leeds 2025! 🚀 Get ready for an afternoon packed with insightful conversations, powerful networking, and Northern-growth energy on 26 November 2025 in Leeds. With Brabners on board, we’re stepping up the support for founders, investors, and innovators alike. 🚀 UKBAA Members attend for free 🎟️ Join us and secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/eHQz7jC9 🗓️ Explore the full agenda: https://lnkd.in/eXkBGkuc #ESISLeeds2025 #EarlyStageInvestment #Brabners #UKBAA #Innovation #InvestmentEcosystem

🔦Spotlight on... our Centre of Excellence Our Centre of Excellence hub is designed to help both new and seasoned Angels confidently back exceptional founders across the UK. Lately, we’ve been shining a light on some of the hub’s most useful and in-demand content. This week we are highlighting our guide to Performing Due Diligence. This complete guide covers: • What it is • The process • Key areas to focus on • Completing due diligence 👉 Explore the full guide and more expert resources in the Centre of Excellence hub: https://lnkd.in/ecWjkQXH

This week we celebrated the launch of our new hub at Exeter Innovation Hub, part of Exeter University. A big thank you to everyone who joined us at the UKBAA Exeter Angel Hub launch and special mentions to our supporters Emily Davies, Colin Dart and Chloe Vernon-Shore for chairing two insightful panels featuring guest speakers Julie Waddell, Graham Keen, Ben Keene, Samantha Wood-Mitchell, Ben Darby and Dougal Scott. Thank you to both Jamie Pelmear and Ralph Singleton for delivering impactful keynotes and to our pitches Luke Lang and Tom Cracknell you all helped shape a successful event! Your insight and engagement will be key to establishing this hub as a strong connector for early-stage investment across the South West. We look forward to building new relationships, supporting ambitious founders, and strengthening the region’s innovation ecosystem together. Learn more about our Angel Hubs and how you can get involved: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/egPqYfkE #Exeter #AngelInvesting #Startups #InvestmentEcosystem #UKBAA

📢 Join our online course: How Early Stage Investment Works — November 24 You’ll complete the course with a clear understanding of how the early-stage investment ecosystem works — and the confidence to guide founders on their funding needs. 🎓 Led live by an industry expert from the UK’s trade body for early-stage investing, you’ll get answers to all your questions in real time. 💡 Explore the sources of investment From angels and VCs to grants and beyond, the course unpacks how different funding types work — and how they fit together to support founders’ growth journeys. 👉 Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/ekNs-Nix

🔦 Spotlight on... Centre of Excellence Our Centre of Excellence hub equips both new and seasoned Angels to back outstanding founders across the UK. Recently, we’ve been highlighting the most popular and valued content from the hub. ⭐This week: The Tax Advantage - an nsightful seminar on tax strategies for HNWIs, in collaboration with @Mercer & Hole. We’ll cover inheritance tax, pensions, capital gains, business property relief, and AIM shares. Perfect for anyone looking to maximise tax efficiency and navigate a complex taxation landscape. 🎥Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ePHcpa_v

🔥 Friday Focus: Picking the Right Companies to Invest In Happening today at 11AM BST! Join Anthony Rose, SeedLegals as he shares insider tips on choosing high-potential startups and avoiding the costly mistakes. 🎯 If you're investing in early-stage companies, this webinar is for you. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFMibs_J #FridayFocus #AngelInvesting #StartupInvesting #UKBAA #Webinar

📢 Join our online How Early Stage Investment Works course on November 24 During this 5-hour course you’ll gain a clear understanding of how early-stage investing works and how to guide founders on their fundraising journey. We'll cover: - How the investment ecosystem works - What investors look for in a founder - How to secure investment - Easy places for founders to go to find new investors The course is designed for anyone who supports a community of entrepreneurs and wants to help them navigate the process of raising investment. 👉More info: https://lnkd.in/e8tpTFwE