UK Business Angels Association

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

02/09/2026

🚀 Registrations are now open for The Early-Stage Investment Summit!

Join us in London on 23 November for one of the key dates in the UK’s early-stage investment calendar, bringing together leading angels, VCs, policymakers, industry leaders and ecosystem builders from across the UK.

Against a rapidly evolving investment and policy landscape, we’ll explore what’s next for UK early-stage investment, where new opportunities are emerging, how capital can be unlocked and mobilised, and what investors need to know as they look ahead to 2027.

Expect an influential line-up of speakers, thought-provoking keynotes and panel discussions, followed by drinks and networking with the wider investment community.

🎟️ UKBAA members attend for free
📅 Monday 23 November 2026 📍 London

👉 Secure your place: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0x_QdT0

🚀 Thinking about angel investing but not sure where to start?This October, Venture Into Investing returns, and we’re kic...
24/08/2026

🚀 Thinking about angel investing but not sure where to start?

This October, Venture Into Investing returns, and we’re kicking things off with a free webinar series, open to everyone.

Across three practical sessions, experienced investors from the UKBAA network will explore what angel investing really involves - from first cheque to long-term outcomes - and introduce the core themes covered in our flagship in-person course this October. Whether you’re exploring angel investing for the first time or considering taking the next step, these webinars are designed to help you build clarity, confidence, and strong foundations.

📅 Free webinars:
🔹From Cheque to Exit: How Angels Create Value After Investing with Fred Soneya | Wednesday 9 September | 10:00 - 11:00
🔹Angel Investing Essentials: A Practical Introduction with Cornel Chiriac | Friday 18 September | 10:00 - 11:00
🔹Understanding EIS & SEIS: How Tax Reliefs Reduce Risk for Angel Investors with Jo Bateson and Andrew Constable | Friday 25 September | 10:00 - 11:00

👉 Register for the webinars or find out more about the course: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xMq9s0®ion=0 -filter

📍 In-person course | 5 October, London

Know someone else who should join? Early-bird pricing is available until the end of August! 🔗 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xMqwL0

Closing the gender gap in angel investing isn’t just about representation, it’s an economic opportunity.A new article in...
18/08/2026

Closing the gender gap in angel investing isn’t just about representation, it’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.

👉 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 isn’t just about representation. It can help broaden the pipeline of founders being backed too.

There’s plenty more in the latest Investing in Women Code Annual Report, including the progress being made and where there’s still work to do.

📖 Read the full report: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xCJHf0

Don’t miss next Friday’s Angel Diaries session with Thomas Schreiber.🔍 Invest Like You Mean It: conviction, ownership, a...
10/08/2026

Don’t miss next Friday’s Angel Diaries session with Thomas Schreiber.

🔍 Invest Like You Mean It: conviction, ownership, and professionalising your angel strategy

What happens after you write the cheque? For Thomas Schreiber, that’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.

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

Whether you’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.

📅 Friday 14 August | 11:00–12:00 | Online
🔗 Sign up: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xwGv70

And coming up next in Angel Diaries…

We’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 Nic’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

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

📢 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.

📅 Upcoming sessions:
🔹 21 September 2026
🔹 7 December 2026

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

✔️ What investors really look for
✔️ How angel and VC investment works in practice
✔️ 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.

👉 Find out more and register: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xtx550

04/08/2026

🚀 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:
💡 Learn how to assess early-stage investment opportunities with confidence
🤝 Invest alongside experienced angels and industry experts
📈 Gain hands-on experience across the entire investment journey – from developing your investment thesis to completing a real deal
🌟 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.

📅 5 October 2026 | 🕙 10:00–17:00 | 📍 London
🎟️ Early-bird pricing is available until the end of August.

🔗 Applications are now open – secure your place today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xqTJ_0

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

📚 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:
💡 Invested over €400 million of risk capital
🚀 Supported 2,449 founders
📈 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.

🔗 Register for free: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xf7sv0

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

📢 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.

📅 Upcoming sessions:
🔹 21 September 2026
🔹 7 December 2026

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

✔️ What investors really look for
✔️ How angel and VC investment works in practice
✔️ 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.

👉 Find out more and register: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0x3PRP0

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