Carlo Tassi, president of Italian Angels for Growth (IAG), was awarded the prestigious Business Angel of the Year 2024 prize, conferred during the Italian Tech Week, one of the most important events in the innovation landscape in Italy, held in Turin. The prize, promoted by the Club degli Investitori, is aimed at recognizing the exceptional contribution of individual investors in supporting the growth and development of high-potential innovative startups. A fundamental recognition for those who, with their commitment, capital and know-how, support the Italian entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Northern Ireland science and technology hub, Catalyst has opened applications for its Co-Founders programme where ambitious and innovative people will collaborate to create start-up businesses that could change the world.

Following on from a second round of funding with its venture capital partner Fuel Ventures, leading data and business intelligence business Fundpath, which is bridging the information disconnect between asset managers and wealth managers - the buyers and sellers of funds - is pleased to announce two senior leadership appointments.

Fundmypitch has announced the appointment of David Hall, Executive Chair of private equity group YFM, as their new Non-Executive Director.

South East Angels, a prominent angel investment group, has been honoured with the ‘Most Active Investor in the Regions’ award at the UK Business Angel Association (UKBAA) awards ceremony. The event took place in early July at the Science Museum in London, recognising outstanding achievements in the angel investment community.

British Design Fund has been selected as an official investment partner to deliver Innovate UK's Investor Partnerships Programme.

The inaugural Athena Festival is set to take place at Nexus Leeds, bringing together female founders and investors in a groundbreaking event designed to empower women entrepreneurs outside of London. The festival will be held on the 15th October 2024 and aims to drive innovation, foster economic growth, and build a supportive community for female-led businesses in the UK.

The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) has appointed Joanna Jensen as its new Chair. Joanna has extensive experience as one of Britain’s most successful founders as well as an active investor in startups. Joanna’s important work will be key to supporting entrepreneurs across the UK by raising awareness of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS).

The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) has announced the winners of the 2024 EISA Awards at the House of Lords, Westminster.

The awards, which recognise the outstanding achievements of those who have made significant contributions to the UK's EIS and SEIS startup ecosystem, bring together entrepreneurs, investors, legal experts and financial advisers and more to celebrate excellence made possible by the EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) and SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme).

Oxford University Innovation (OUI) has appointed Dr Mairi Gibbs as its news Chief Executive Officer.  Mairi has a track record of more than 20 years in university technology transfer including multiple roles leading strategic business management and operational areas of OUI.  

Three businesses who have turbo-charged employee growth are featured in a prestigious list of the UK’s fastest growing businesses led by women which was created by E2E, in collaboration with The Independent, and is a definitive compilation honouring the exceptional achievements of the top 100 fastest-growing businesses led or founded by women in the UK.

The British Business Bank has appointed Kristen McLeod CBE as its new Chief Strategy Officer, effective from September 2024.