Posts Tagged ‘bristol’
Byrd is overfunding on Seedrs
SETsquared Bristol member, Byrd, a technology startup for runners, is currently overfunding on the equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs. Byrd’s unique EQAI coach builds the right run at the right time for each individual using over 1 billion variables. The investment from the raise will enable Byrd to launch in September 2021. Edd Baldry, CEO said:…
Read MoreJack Jordan-Connelly, Business Incubation Manager: The importance of networking
I moved to Bristol nearly 7 years ago now, a fairly common example of a Londoner that had no real love for hectic London life. I wasn’t long out of university but quickly found myself involved in the Bristol and Bath tech ecosystem and soon discovered my passion for early-stage businesses. In one form or…
Read MoreKETS case study: The future of secure communications, today
To help our aspiring entrepreneurs and future SETsquared Bristol members, we showcase member and alumni case studies demonstrating the breadth of tech at SETsquared Bristol and what it takes to achieve success. We had a chat with KETS Quantum Security CEO and Co-founder, Chris Erven… Key Facts Start date: July 2016 Market sector: Cyber security Location: Bristol Number of employees: 13 Amount…
Read MoreStudent-led robotics startup wins SETsquared membership in the University of Bristol’s New Enterprise Competition
Senmag Robotics have won a 12-month membership to SETsquared Bristol and legal support from VWV as runners-up in this year’s University of Bristol New Enterprise Competition. Senmag Robotics combine ultra-precise motion tracking with high-fidelity 3D force feedback to allow a user to move around a virtual 3D environment and physically interact with objects within it.…
Read More#Idea2Pitch workshop is back to help early startups get pitch perfect
Our next #Idea2Pitch workshop for tech entrepreneurs is on 15 June 2021. #Idea2Pitch is a chance for novice entrepreneurs to explore the viability of a new business idea, or an opportunity for early stage companies to enhance and hone their skills before approaching investors. This free event includes a workshop on what makes a good…
Read MoreAutonoMe secures investment to expand support to vulnerable people
SETsquared Bristol member, the Bristol-based educational technology developer AutonoMe, has raised over £400k in its latest funding round to further enhance its support for vulnerable people in Education and Social Care settings. The investment, which has been made by City Funds, South East Angels, Bristol Private Equity Club and current shareholders, will help AutonoMe to…
Read MoreJoin our team as Entrepreneur in Residence
We’re looking for an Entrepreneur in Residence to join our award-winning team at SETsquared Bristol. We incubate tech startups – helping them transition from where they are now to where they need to be. We put our founders first, recognising that no two startups are the same, which is why helping them develop is so exciting. Our members benefit from truly bespoke advice crafted around their…
Read MoreLettUs Grow and Harper Adams partner to bring the benefits of vertical farming to greenhouses
SETsquared Bristol member, LettUs Grow, an indoor farming technology provider in Bristol, has partnered with Harper Adams University to trial different technologies and irrigation systems within greenhouse and vertical farming settings. With a growing population and struggling climate, it’s never been more crucial to intensify food production in a sustainable way. Many are looking to…
Read MoreCARB-X is funding UK-biotech GenomeKey to develop a rapid diagnostic for sepsis, a leading cause of death in hospitals
(BOSTON) – CARB-X is awarding SETsquared Bristol member, GenomeKey (Genomics Labs Ltd.) in Bristol, UK, up to $9.5 million in grant funding to develop an innovative rapid diagnostic for sepsis. The new diagnostic would significantly reduce the time it takes to determine what bacteria are causing an infection and which antibiotics would be most effective…
Read MoreFerryx partners with AB Agri in first broiler chicken trial of stress-responsive probiotic
Live bacteria alternative to chemical intervention has significant poultry welfare implications. SETsquared Bristol member, Ferryx, a Bristol-based biotech startup, has announced that it has signed a partnership to conduct the first ever UK poultry trials of its lead product, with AB Agri, a global agri-food business focussed on food security and sustainability. AB Agri will…
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