Capital Enterprise

Just published – another edition of Meet the Founders, this time with Luis Lancos of DataWhisper! We first met DataWhisper through the Funding Readiness programme we run with Barclays Eagle Labs. Following the company's recent announcement of a successful SEIS funding round through SFC Capital along with the participation of a couple of business angels, we spoke to Luis about what really works when it comes to raising. Huge props to our investment readiness team Jonny Clark Denise Elena Androne Natalia Loza for all the support they provide to founders and the investor introductions they make. #founders #startups #seis #fundraise #seedround #preseed #ai #genai #aicompliance

Our Head of MedTech, Lotus Qi, went to a conference about technology and women's health – including fertility, biotech, wearables, sustainability, and AI in healthcare – and shared her reflections with an article 👇 https://lnkd.in/eYKFyF3M Thanks to FemTech Lab for the invitation, and to Katia Lang Karina Vazirova Caroline Deliakis and Janine Swarbrick for their insights! #femtech #womenshealth #fertility #wearables #biotech #sustainability #innovation #startups #tech

It was great to see so many founders from our medtech and precision medicine community come together last week for a summer social in Southwark. If you're a founder, operator or investor working in this space, be sure to give Cancer Tech Accelerator a follow 👇 Hope to see you there next time! #innovation #medtech #precisionmedicine #healthtech #summersocial #startups #founders

In recent weeks, we've embarked on a refresh of our brand and we are finally ready to share the results! In this article, our policy and comms director Alex Vail reflects on Capital Enterprise's evolution to date and where we see this refreshed brand taking us in the future – towards a fairer and more equitable startup funding landscape, with more investment for diverse founders and the UK's historically underfunded regions. A massive thank you to James Littlewood and Fred Ostrovskis-Wilkes of Wilkes Wood who turned a huge amount of creative work around in record time. We hope you like this new look as much as we do ✨ #startups #innovation #funding #investment #founders #accelerators #startupsupport

Last week we shared what the Conservatives, Labour, and Liberal Democrats promised for startups and innovation in their manifestos. With a week until the general election, here’s what the Green Party, Social Democratic Party, Reform UK, and the Scottish National party say they will deliver for the innovation ecosystem: The Green Party plans to invest in innovation to eliminate the use of fossil fuels, help the renewables sector invest in new technologies, increase R&D spending over the course of parliament, encourage partnerships between universities, research institutions and business, and develop a regulatory approach that can mitigate the risks and harms of AI. The Social Democratic Party aims to use the National Development Bank to lend to UK startups in key sectors, invest in startup manufacturing, turn research and innovation into investment and production, increase government funding for research in universities, and invest in agricultural technology and farmer-led innovation. Reform UK plans to fast-track infrastructure projects to increase businesses in the regions and nations. The Scottish National Party aims to prioritise research and investment in AI to realise its full potential. #UKElection2024 #ElectionManifestos #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Founders

If you're a London-based startup, check out the next workshop in this series from Amplify Venture (created with our friends OneTech, Startup Discovery School and Foundervine). You'll get to learn from Andy Davis, veteran operator and angel, as he brings an investor's eye to refining your business model. #startups #founders #angel #amplify #vc #innovation #growth

Here's what you'll find in the latest edition of our startups newsletter... If you are a female-led startup in London, there are just a few days left to apply to Ascend, created with our friends Startup Discovery School and Foundervine. No matter where in the UK you're based, you can apply to the Funding Readiness programme we run with Barclays Eagle Labs and get pointers on how to hone your pitch and raise your next round. We have not one but two upcoming social events for startups in our network – one in Manchester with Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester, and the second hosted by Cancer Tech Accelerator in South London. If you're looking for free legal advice, you can book in 30 minutes with a lawyer from Mishcon de Reya LLP. #innovation #startups #founders #funding #entrepreneur #summersocial

There are still a few days left to apply for the next cohort of the Funding Readiness programme we deliver in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs! If you would like to learn more about your options for raising funding, from crowdfunding to equity investment, then this programme is for you. You'll receive personalised feedback and coaching on your pitch, as well as exclusive invitations to events with angels and VCs. Link to apply 👇 #startups #funding #fundraise #vc #angel #investment #founders #pitch #pitchpractice

Join us for the TIC Summer Social in Manchester 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce the TIC Summer Social 2024, a celebration of innovation, networking, and collaboration in the heart of Greater Manchester! 🌟 📅 Date: 10 July, 2024 🕒 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Where: Ducie Street Warehouse, Manchester M1 2TP Whether you’re a startup founder, a mentor, a partner organisation, or a player in the tech ecosystem, this event is for you! Here’s what you can look forward to: 🍸 Refreshing drinks and scrumptious bites 🤝 Networking with founders, innovators, mentors, and industry leaders 📚 Insights into Capital Enterprise's flagship programmes and the support we provide entrepreneurs all over the UK 📸 Lots of selfie opportunities and content for your socials This is your chance to connect, learn, and celebrate the growth of the Manchester startup ecosystem. Don’t miss out on shaping the future of AI and tech innovation in Greater Manchester. Get your ticket now to secure your spot. We can't wait to see you there! 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/esJa9EWy Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester Elizabeth Scott MBE Jasmin Kailath Harpreet Kaur Gary N. Naomi Timperley FRSA David Turner Mark Duman . Sarah Foster Ben Casement-Stoll Lotus Qi Jonny Clark #AI #Innovation #Networking #Startups #Manchester #SummerSocial #Startups #InnovationEcosystem #Founders

Are you wondering what the upcoming general election means for the UK startup sector? We've been reviewing each party's manifesto as they are released and have put together a snapshot of what they promise for startups and entrepreneurs. Here is what the Conservatives, Labour, and Liberal Democrats say they will deliver for the innovation ecosystem: The Conservative Party plans to modernize the NHS with MedTech, boost R&D spending by £2 billion annually, support local growth through Investment Zones, ensure nationwide gigabit broadband by 2030, and support women entrepreneurs with a dedicated fund. The Labour Party aims to foster innovation with a new regulatory framework, simplify infrastructure development policies, leverage AI for enhanced medical diagnostics, invest in future industries via the National Wealth Fund, and improve regional support through British Business Bank reforms. The Liberal Democrats aim to ensure universal gigabit broadband, foster a supportive business environment for skills development and R&D, establish a forward-thinking AI regulatory framework, lead in climate-related technologies, and empower the NHS with innovative digital tools. Stay tuned for our next post where we compare manifesto commitments from the Green Party, Reform, and the Scottish National Party. #UKElection2024 #ElectionManifestos #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Founders