Pitch opportunities
Ready to put your business in front of investors? We run three ways for South West tech founders to pitch, from a monthly online slot to a room full of national investors in London.
Every pitch puts you in front of investors who are actively looking for South West opportunities, from regional angel networks to national venture capital funds. You'll get honest feedback from the panel and the chance to build real relationships with funders.
Will Line, Founder of Staxy, said: “PitchUp Live was a fantastic opportunity to share Staxy’s mission with an engaged and forward-thinking audience. Our goal is to become one of the leading global players in sustainable mobility, and right now our focus is on scaling our growth within the sports sector, where the need for greener transport is immediate and impactful.”
Whether you're raising your first round or scaling beyond Series A, there's a stage that fits where you are.
Pick an option that suits you below and register your interest
PitchUp!
Our monthly online pitch session. Selected founders pitch live to a panel of investors, get direct feedback, and make connections that often lead to follow-up meetings. It's a great first step if you're new to pitching.
South West Investment Summit
The region's investors, founders, and industry leaders, together for an afternoon. Founders pitch in dedicated rooms for Health, Defence, Clean Tech, and Early Stage, so you're in front of investors who already know your sector. Next up: 26 November, Bristol.
South West of England London Showcase
We take the region's most exciting high-growth companies to London to pitch to national and international investors. Places are invite-only and limited, so register your interest early.
Online PitchUp! sessions
The first PitchUp! Live session saw four exciting companies - xigxag, Sora Aviation, Time4Good and Staxy - pitch to our brilliant judges Scott Preece from RWK Goodman, Melanie Goward from Maven, and Pete Lockett from Angel Investors Bristol.
Staxy made such an impression, they received a follow-up invitation to pitch to Angel Investors Bristol – exactly the kind of door-opening opportunity this programme was designed to create.
Will Line, Founder of Staxy, said: “PitchUp Live was a fantastic opportunity to share Staxy’s mission with an engaged and forward-thinking audience. Our goal is to become one of the leading global players in sustainable mobility, and right now our focus is on scaling our growth within the sports sector, where the need for greener transport is immediate and impactful.”
Complete the form below to express interest in getting under the spotlight and showcasing your tech at PitchUp!.
2026 dates:
- Weds 14 October 10-11 - Register to join the audience
- Weds 11 November 10-11 - Register to join the audience
- Weds 9 December 10-11 - Register to join the audience
PitchUp Live! Future Space Special
PitchUp Live! Future Space Special delivered a high‑energy afternoon of pitches, discussion and connection, with conversations continuing long after the final bell.
A huge thank you to our judges, Katie S. from Maven and Adit Gandhi from the British Design Fund, for their insight, questions and support for early‑stage founders.
Congratulations to the companies who pitched, each bringing a strong mix of ideas, ambition and technical depth:
- éclateral
- Myoways
- Nimbus Agri‑Tech Ltd
- Last Appliances
- Nearhuman (Scootrr)
- NPK Recovery
- HVN Labs Ltd
- No Regrets
It was fantastic to see investors, innovators and ecosystem partners connecting, collaborating and championing the next wave of South West talent.
Thank you to Future Space Bristol for hosting, and to everyone who joined us.
