Posts Tagged ‘business growth’
Breakthrough Bursary returns to support BAME tech founders
We are proud to relaunch our Breakthrough Bursary for the third year, continuing our commitment to promoting inclusion and equal opportunities in tech. The bursary supports BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) entrepreneurs in the UK to access business support through our award-winning incubation programme, including university spinouts, and startups from the private sector. Women…
Read MoreCardiff joins the SETsquared Partnership
Cardiff University has become the sixth partner of SETsquared, the world’s top-ranked university-business incubator. Cardiff joins the universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton, and Surrey and will further strengthen the group’s capability for providing enterprise and innovation programmes for researchers, entrepreneurs and high-growth companies in its ecosystem. The SETsquared Partnership has an enviable track-record having…
Read MoreIs your tech business ready for an incubator?
Monika Radclyffe, Centre Director of SETsquared Bristol, reflects on what we look for when selecting new members, and the questions to ask yourself before you apply. We’re experiencing exciting times at SETsquared Bristol. We are currently incubating over 80 high-growth potential technology startups, from a broad range of sectors. Many of our members have gone on to achieve significant global success,…
Read More#Idea2Pitch returns as part of Bristol Technology Festival to support early-stage tech startups
Our free #Idea2Pitch workshop for tech startups is returning in-person at Engine Shed on 13th October 2021 as part of Bristol Technology Festival. #Idea2Pitch is a chance for novice entrepreneurs to explore the viability of a new business idea or for early-stage companies to enhance and hone their skills before approaching investors. The event includes…
Read MoreLOQBOX case study: A mission to end financial exclusion globally
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 LOQBOX Co-founders and Co-CEOs, Tom Eyre and Gregor Mowat… LOQBOX Key Facts Start date: January 2017 Market sector: Fintech Location: …
Read MoreTravelLocal merges with trip.me to create global online marketplace for tailor-made travel and take full advantage of the post-pandemic rebound of international travel
SETsquared Bristol alumnus, TravelLocal.com, the global tailor-made holidays platform, has announced that it has merged with Berlin-based trip.me, and raised additional funding from existing growth investors. The merger creates one of the most significant online marketplaces for tailor-made travel, with a strong presence in both English-language and German-language markets. Given the anticipated boom in demand…
Read MoreGapsquare joins forces with XpertHR to provide advanced pay equity solutions
SETsquared Bristol alumnus, Gapsquare, has announced that from today, 2 August 2021, the company is joining XpertHR. Gapsquare is aware that a shift towards a fairer world of working is becoming increasingly important to both employers and employees. Around the globe, businesses are grappling with evolving legislation and the expectations of an up and coming…
Read MoreLOQBOX and ClearScore launch world’s first app integration for the financially excluded
SETsquared Bristol alumnus, LOQBOX, and ClearScore have partnered to help UK consumers build a credit history, support them in getting a head start on credit and secure a responsible financial future. Financial exclusion impacts billions of people around the world, including younger people who are thin file* or new to credit. As the UK economy…
Read MoreGenomeKey case study: Saving lives through early diagnosis of sepsis
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 GenomeKey CEO, Michael Roberts… GenomeKey Facts Start date: August 2019 Market sector: Medtech/diagnostics Location: Bristol Number of employees: 9 growing to 12 and beyond Amount…
Read MoreFerryx win Best Elevator Pitch award at Tech-Xpo 2021
Ferryx, a biotech company tackling gastrointestinal inflammation, pitched alongside ten other startups from Bristol’s world-leading tech scene to win ‘Best Elevator Pitch’ at Tech-Xpo on Wednesday 30 June. Tech-Xpo is our flagship pitch, demo, connect showcase, providing a platform for startups to showcase their innovative technologies and raise investment. Founded in 2019 as a spin-out from the University of Bristol, Ferryx…
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