Growing global tech businesses
out of Bristol

Helping you make your impact in the world

Our support is designed for you. If you join us, you’ll enjoy tailored support crafted around your ambitions and introductions to an amazing network of companies and advisers.

Your success is our success

We’ve helped over 450 companies, in 20+ sectors, raise over £710 million in investment.

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Lily and Nick at Jack Fertility - changing the game in male fertility testing

"SETsquared Bristol has played a key role in turning our idea into reality. The expert advice, practical workshops, personalised coaching and support has helped us to sharpen our business strategy, prepare for funding, and grow our reach."

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Andrew at Fathom - global leader in flood and climate risk

"SETsquared Bristol was invaluable in educating the founding team in how to structure and build a company. The mentoring was also very useful, and we made some great connections at events."

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Jenny at Ferryx - innovative biotech solutions to common gut problems

"SETsquared Bristol is helping me to learn and grow my business skills, constantly challenging me and keeping me on track, all within a thriving, supportive community of like-minded individuals."

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Neciah at FluoretiQ - revolutionising bacterial diagnostics

“It’s incredibly useful to meet entrepreneurs with similar challenges to share solutions. We have a much wider network through SETsquared, ensuring our developments can be heard by those who need to hear them ...”

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Calling all tech entrepreneurs

Take your business to the next stage. Come to our next Discover SETsquared open event on 30 January at 11 am.

Featured news and insights

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SETsquared event ignites opportunities for startup and spinout investment 

In a vibrant display of entrepreneurial spirit, the SETsquared Partnership highlighted the investment potential of university startups and spinouts at a high-profile event in London last month.  Investment Futures attracted...
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Anna-Lisa Wesley: Founder folklore and fairytales – tech desperately needs new material

Anna-Lisa Wesley, Entrepreneur in Residence at SETsquared Bristol, reflects on the power of storytelling and needing new founder stories for our time. "Working in tech right now, we need some new...
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Light Trace secures £600k to revolutionise photonic chip design

Light Trace Photonics, a leading innovator in the integrated photonics industry, has announced the close of its first investment round of £600,000. The company was co-founded by University of Bristol...