Safetytech startup spacebands overfunded at £1m investment

spacebands founders smiling sitting on sofa in living room

spacebands, a startup that creates software and wearable technology to make workplaces safer, has overfunded its initial seed investment target of £600,000 to hit a total of £1m investment. It has also been approved for Innovate UK’s Future Economy Fund grant of £250,000.  The startup was founded by award-winning entrepreneurs Harry Kimberley-Bowen and Ronan Finnegan…

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SETsquared Bristol companies pitch at Silicon Gorge final 

Tom Riglar pitching at Silicon Gorge 2022

Twelve innovative tech and digital startups from the South West and Wales pitched to investors at the Silicon Gorge final this month, including three SETsquared Bristol companies.  Silicon Gorge is a major investment event in the South West, with startups selected through a three-stage selection process by experienced network and investor judges, as part of…

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Wearable tech startup SpaceBands launch crowdfunding campaign

Our member Spacebands, who create wearable technology solutions to make workplaces safer, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to help with their next stage of business growth. Investment from Development Bank Wales, Henley Business Angels and Southern Angel Investors Club has contributed to the funding round. After gaining extensive press coverage and 1000+ customers…

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