SETsquared Bristol awards six BAME-led startups with Breakthrough Bursary

SETsquared Bristol, the University of Bristol world-leading tech incubator, is proud to announce six companies that have been awarded their 2020 Breakthrough Bursary. Angel Investors Club, Engineer2Engineer, Latchaid, Lurncampus, FluoretiQ and YelloButterfly will join SETsquared Bristol’s incubation programme in January 2021 to grow their technology startups. Now in its second year, the Breakthrough Bursary supports…

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#Idea2Pitch returns as part of Bristol Technology Festival to help startups deliver a winning pitch

SETsquared Bristol’s free #Idea2Pitch workshop for tech entrepreneurs is returning on 10th November at Engine Shed as part of Bristol Technology Festival. #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…

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SETsquared Bristol re-launch Breakthrough Bursary to make tech more inclusive

We are pleased to announce the re-launch of our Breakthrough Bursary for the second year, continuing our commitment to promote inclusion and equal opportunities in tech. The bursary supports BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) entrepreneurs to access business support for technology startups through SETsquared’s world-leading incubation programme.  SETsquared are encouraging BAME women founders as part…

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KETS Quantum Security wins Tech-Xpo 2020

KETS Quantum Security, world leaders in integrated quantum cryptography hardware solutions, pitched against ten other startups from Bristol’s world-leading tech scene to win the ‘Best Elevator Pitch’ audience vote at Tuesday’s inaugural online version of SETsquared Bristol’s Tech-Xpo.  Tech-Xpo is SETsquared Bristol’s flagship pitch, demo, connect showcase, open to its startup members.   Founded in 2016 in the University of Bristol’s Quantum Engineering Technology Labs, KETS work with…

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Receipt Bank acquires Bristol startup Xavier to power accountants with “better advice from better data”

SETsquared Bristol members and data quality startup, Xavier Analytics, has been acquired by digital accounting platform Receipt Bank, boosting the range of advisory tools offered to accountants and bookkeepers.  Xavier automates complex checking of financial data with an easily understandable health score. It detects errors and anomalies in complex business data within accounting software, reducing the…

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SETsquared Bristol partner with Blackfinch #ISOLATIONINTERN platform to help startups recruit specialist talent during COVID-19

Blackfinch Group announces the launch of the #ISOLATIONINTERN  platform in partnership with investment industry firms and universities to enable specialist talent acquisition under COVID-19 Restrictions. The initiative aims to supercharge early stage companies and help keep this vital sector of the economy on track. Startups are facing difficult times due to COVID-19 whilst many university…

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Pitching companies announced for SETsquared Bristol’s first online Tech-Xpo

Eleven startup companies from Bristol’s world-leading tech scene have been announced to pitch and demo their innovative products at SETsquared Bristol’s Tech-Xpo 2020. The companies competing for the Best Elevator Pitch are: AutonoMe, Barbal, Bristol Pound, Byrde, Elvie, GenomeKey, getUBetter, iletpro, KETS, Radii Devices and Zentraxa. Tech-Xpo will be hosted online for the first time in its sixteen-year history, enabling the…

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SETsquared Bristol announces new and extended FD-in-Residence service

We are pleased to announce our new and extended FD (Financial Director) in Residence service for SETsquared Bristol members, which is now available weekly instead of fortnightly. Our incumbent FD in Residence, Corrigan Accountants, led by Partner, Pete Edwards, are continuing to provide the service, but will be joined by Jonathan Gaunt, Founder and Managing Director of FD Works, helping us to providing a more frequent and broad…

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Rick Chapman, Entrepreneur-in-Residence: Surviving COVID-19 – some practical advice for startups

Rick Chapman, Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Many businesses are facing severe challenges in the current crisis. Although not a definitive list, hopefully the following thoughts will give a framework for founders to consider, especially in smaller businesses. This is my personal response – I hope you find it helpful when considering your own challenges – Rick Chapman, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, SETsquared Bristol. Business…

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