Be part of a new region-wide investment summit that will highlight an array of funding opportunities in the South West and showcase companies looking to raise capital.

Delivered by Tech South West in partnership with the SW of England Access to Finance Platform on Wednesday 20 March, the SW Investment Summit will bring together over a hundred delegates for a day of learning and insight at Winslade Park, Exeter.

Investment funds, angel investors, company leaders and others will gather to discuss the investment landscape across the region, including opportunities and challenges in the current economic climate.

Ahmed Goga, Director of the Great South West regional partnership, will deliver a keynote at the summit, setting out the region’s investment assets and opportunities, and some of the work underway to elevate the region and strengths that are critical to the future prosperity and security of the UK.

What to expect on the day

🥗 12.pm Launch and lunch

🎤 12.45 Keynote from Ahmed Goga, Director of the Great South West regional partnership

🎤 13.10 A word from Beauhurst

💡 13.25 Investing in the South West: Opportunities and Challenges for Fund Managers

• Ralph Singleton - Head of Equity South West, The FSE Group

• Simon Tutton - Regional Director, Deepbridge Capital

• Luke Matthews - Partner, Maven Capital Partners

• Rafael Joseph - Capital Investor, Mercia Ventures

☕ 14.05 Refresh

💬 14.15 Roundtable discussions

⚡ 14.55 Innovation showcase

☕ 15.35 Refresh

👼 15.45 Unleashing the South West's Potential: How Angel Investors Can Fuel Growth in Key Blue/Green sectors

• Ben Cooper, Co-founder of Angel Investors Bristol; Funding Lead at Tech South West

• Anna Woźniak, DYME Consulting

• Patric Eriksson, Investment Manager, at Qantx Ventures QantX; Cornwall Angel Network

• Kirsty Semple, CEO of Senisca; Angel Investor

• Jon Bonnick, Co-Founder of Angel Investors Bristol

🤝 16.20 Networking

🌯 17.00 That’s a wrap!

Alongside hearing from fund experts and angel investors, you'll have the chance to network across the community and make brilliant new contacts.

Grab your ticket and get involved!

*please note if you purchase a ticket after Wednesday 13 March dietary requirements can unfortunately not be met.*