UK Business Angels Association

UK Business Angels Association We're the trade body for early stage investing.

Closing the gender gap in angel investing isnโ€™t just about representation, itโ€™s an economic opportunity.A new article in...
18/08/2026

Closing the gender gap in angel investing isnโ€™t just about representation, itโ€™s an economic opportunity.

A new article in Business Reporter, by Amy Knight, explores the continued gender disparity among UK angel investors and what greater participation from women could mean for founders, investment decisions and the wider early-stage ecosystem.

Featuring research from UKBAA, the piece highlights that while the UK angel investor base has grown by 54% since 2022, this growth has not yet been matched by balanced participation across gender.

A thought-provoking look at why creating clearer routes into angel investing matters for investors, founders and UK growth.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read the full article: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xJbFP0

One finding from the latest Investing in Women Code report really stands out.Angel groups with over 30% women investors ...
13/08/2026

One finding from the latest Investing in Women Code report really stands out.

Angel groups with over 30% women investors made 98% of their investments in teams with women founders. For groups with less than 15% women investors, that figure was 77% into all-male founding teams.

The message? Who is in the investment ecosystem matters. Increasing the number of women in angel investing isnโ€™t just about representation. It can help broaden the pipeline of founders being backed too.

Thereโ€™s plenty more in the latest Investing in Women Code Annual Report, including the progress being made and where thereโ€™s still work to do.

๐Ÿ“– Read the full report: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xCJHf0

Donโ€™t miss next Fridayโ€™s Angel Diaries session with Thomas Schreiber.๐Ÿ” Invest Like You Mean It: conviction, ownership, a...
10/08/2026

Donโ€™t miss next Fridayโ€™s Angel Diaries session with Thomas Schreiber.

๐Ÿ” Invest Like You Mean It: conviction, ownership, and professionalising your angel strategy

What happens after you write the cheque? For Thomas Schreiber, thatโ€™s where the real work begins.

With 30 angel investments and a growing syndicate through Korra Ventures, Thomas has developed a conviction-led approach to investing: if you believe in a company, you stay in the journey. In this candid session, Thomas shares how his investment strategy has evolved, from early decisions and missed assumptions to building a more structured and disciplined approach to angel investing.

๐Ÿ”น Why long-term conviction matters more than chasing early liquidity
๐Ÿ”น How to approach cheque sizing with clarity, balancing conviction with risk
๐Ÿ”น How AI can support sourcing, due diligence and portfolio management, while keeping human judgment at the centre

Whether youโ€™re making your first angel investment or refining an established portfolio, this is a chance to hear how an experienced investor has built greater structure, discipline and conviction into his approach.

๐Ÿ“… Friday 14 August | 11:00โ€“12:00 | Online
๐Ÿ”— Sign up: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xwGv70

And coming up next in Angel Diariesโ€ฆ

Weโ€™ll be joined by Nic Lenz, who will explore what really makes an early-stage company defensible in a world where anyone can build a product in an afternoon. With 30+ angel investments and 25 companies in his portfolio, Nic takes a hands-on approach to founder due diligence, often mentoring and working with founders for months before investing.

More on Nicโ€™s session coming soon.

If you're looking to sharpen your investment strategy and connect with fellow active angel investors, this is an event w...
07/08/2026

If you're looking to sharpen your investment strategy and connect with fellow active angel investors, this is an event worth having on your radar.

The Angel Investor Summit, powered by South East Angels, returns on 22 September in Brighton, bringing together private investors, experienced angels and family offices for a full day of practical insights, thought-provoking discussions and high-value networking. The programme will explore the latest opportunities in technology investing, emerging market trends and what it takes to build a successful angel portfolio.

Whether you're an experienced investor or looking to deepen your knowledge of the early-stage investment landscape, it's an excellent opportunity to learn from leading investors and expand your network.

Find out more and secure your place: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xwpJq0

๐Ÿ“ข How well do you understand the early-stage investment journey?Supporting founders goes beyond helping them build great...
06/08/2026

๐Ÿ“ข How well do you understand the early-stage investment journey?

Supporting founders goes beyond helping them build great businesses, and understanding how investment works is key to helping them navigate funding conversations with confidence.

Our live online How Early-Stage Investment Works course provides practical insight into the investment ecosystem, helping you understand what investors look for, how deals are structured and how founders can better prepare for raising capital.

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming sessions:
๐Ÿ”น 21 September 2026
๐Ÿ”น 7 December 2026

Designed for professionals supporting early-stage businesses, including accelerators, incubators, ecosystem organisations, corporates and advisers, the course covers:

โœ”๏ธ What investors really look for
โœ”๏ธ How angel and VC investment works in practice
โœ”๏ธ The key steps founders can take to attract funding

Delivered live by Roderick Beer, the course is highly interactive, with real-world examples and space for discussion throughout.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Find out more and register: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xtx550

04/08/2026

๐Ÿš€ Venture into Investing is back this October, and applications are now open!

Thinking about becoming an angel investor, but not sure where to start?

Our flagship Venture into Investing programme is designed to give aspiring and early-stage angels the knowledge, confidence and practical experience to make informed investment decisions.

Our last cohort brought together an incredible group of investors, learning alongside experienced angels, analysing real investment opportunities and building connections that continue long after the course ends.

On the programme, you'll:
๐Ÿ’ก Learn how to assess early-stage investment opportunities with confidence
๐Ÿค Invest alongside experienced angels and industry experts
๐Ÿ“ˆ Gain hands-on experience across the entire investment journey โ€“ from developing your investment thesis to completing a real deal
๐ŸŒŸ Join a growing network of angel investors through our Venture into Investing alumni community

As an added bonus, everyone who joins the programme also receives complimentary access to our Effective Angel Investor eLearning course, helping you build your knowledge before and after the programme.

Not quite ready to apply? Our popular Venture into Investing Preview Series returns this September, giving you the opportunity to hear from our course leaders, explore what angel investing really involves and discover whether the programme is right for you.

๐Ÿ“… 5 October 2026 | ๐Ÿ•™ 10:00โ€“17:00 | ๐Ÿ“ London
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Early-bird pricing is available until the end of August.

๐Ÿ”— Applications are now open โ€“ secure your place today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xqTJ_0

๐Ÿ“š Looking to build your confidence as an angel investor - for free?The European Angel Investment Learning (ESIL) program...
28/07/2026

๐Ÿ“š Looking to build your confidence as an angel investor - for free?

The European Angel Investment Learning (ESIL) programme is a free, expert-led online course designed to help aspiring and experienced investors develop the knowledge and skills to back the next generation of innovative businesses across Europe.

With 20+ hours of on-demand learning, you'll hear from over 30 leading investors and industry experts covering every stage of the angel investment journey - from sourcing and evaluating opportunities to structuring deals, supporting founders and investing in deep tech innovation.

Collectively, the course speakers have:
๐Ÿ’ก Invested over โ‚ฌ400 million of risk capital
๐Ÿš€ Supported 2,449 founders
๐Ÿ“ˆ Achieved 125 successful exits

Whether you're exploring angel investing for the first time or looking to sharpen your investment approach, this is an opportunity to learn from some of Europe's most experienced investors, at no cost.

๐Ÿ”— Register for free: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xf7sv0

๐Ÿ“ข How well do you understand the early-stage investment journey?Supporting founders goes beyond helping them build great...
21/07/2026

๐Ÿ“ข How well do you understand the early-stage investment journey?

Supporting founders goes beyond helping them build great businesses, and understanding how investment works is key to helping them navigate funding conversations with confidence.

Our live online How Early-Stage Investment Works course provides practical insight into the investment ecosystem, helping you understand what investors look for, how deals are structured and how founders can better prepare for raising capital.

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming sessions:
๐Ÿ”น 21 September 2026
๐Ÿ”น 7 December 2026

Designed for professionals supporting early-stage businesses, including accelerators, incubators, ecosystem organisations, corporates and advisers, the course covers:

โœ”๏ธ What investors really look for
โœ”๏ธ How angel and VC investment works in practice
โœ”๏ธ The key steps founders can take to attract funding

Delivered live by Roderick Beer, the course is highly interactive, with real-world examples and space for discussion throughout.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Find out more and register: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0x3PRP0

The celebrations continued with an incredible second half at the UKBAA Angel Investment Awards 2026, hosted by our Execu...
19/07/2026

The celebrations continued with an incredible second half at the UKBAA Angel Investment Awards 2026, hosted by our Executive Chair Jenny Tooth OBE ๐ŸŽ‰

Here are the final award highlights from a night full of visionary talent and game-changing innovation:

๐Ÿ”„ Exit of the Year โ€“ sponsored by British Business Bank
Winner: BMLL, backed by ACF Investors

โšก Impact Investment of the Year
Winner: Tova Backed by Korra Ventures

๐Ÿค Investment in Diversity Champion โ€“ sponsored by British Business Bank
Winner: Denise McQuaid
One to Watch: Jordan Dargue & Helen Oldham

๐Ÿง  Deep Tech Investment of the Year โ€“ sponsored by PriceForbes
Winner: Hartley Ultrafast backed by Aligned Syndicate (the syndicate powered by ThatRound), Strange VC (US), Silicon Catalyst

๐ŸŒฑ Seed VC of the Year โ€“ sponsored by HSBC Innovation Banking
Winner: Ascension

๐Ÿ‘ผ Angel Investor of the Year โ€“ sponsored by ACF Investors
Winner: Emma Blackburn

Congratulations to all our winners for driving change, embracing innovation, and shaping the future of investment and entrepreneurship in the UK ๐ŸŽ‡

What an incredible showcase of talent and impact at this yearโ€™s UKBAA Angel Investment Awards ๐Ÿ™ŒWe kicked off the celebra...
19/07/2026

What an incredible showcase of talent and impact at this yearโ€™s UKBAA Angel Investment Awards ๐Ÿ™Œ

We kicked off the celebrations with seven powerful categories that truly reflect the diversity and strength of our start-up and investment community:

๐ŸŒฑ Angel Group of the Year โ€“ sponsored by Barclays Demo Directory
Winner: Archangels
One to Watch: Ventures Together

๐Ÿ’ก Women in Innovation
Winner: Sara Boltmanโ€™s investment in MeOmics

๐Ÿ”ฉ Hard Tech Investment of the Year โ€“ sponsored by Mathys & Squire
Winner: EnsiliTech, backed by Fink Family Office, Science Angels Syndicate, Individual angel investors, QantX, Innovate UK grants

โš–๏ธ Early-Stage Advisor of the Year
Winner: MBM
One to Watch: Kingsley Napley

๐Ÿ“ˆ Scale Up Team of the Year
Winner: Fifth Dimension, backed by TwinPath Ventures, Ascension Ventures, Concrete VC, Love Ventures, and Sie Ventures

๐Ÿš€ Accelerator of the Year - Sponsored by Kin Group
Winner: Deep Tech Labs

๐ŸŒ Regional Champion of the Year - Sponsored by ThatRound
Winner: ClimbGroup

Congratulations to all of our winners and One to Watch recipients for the remarkable impact you're making across the UK's innovation and investment landscape. ๐Ÿ‘

View the full gallery here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w_pLt0

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