Empower Your Startup’s Growth: Pitch to the S100 Club Angel Investors
The S100 Club, backed by the University of Surrey, offers a unique opportunity to pitch your business to a network of experienced angel investors – for free!
Since 2007, the S100 Club has helped innovative startups raise between £250,000 and £1,000,000, providing essential funding and expert advice and feedback to sharpen entrepreneurs’ pitches and business strategies.
By pitching to the S100 Club, you gain access to more than just capital—you connect with investors, with a wealth of experience and expertise, who are committed to helping your business succeed.
With its close ties to the Surrey Research Park, the Club’s remit includes presenting investment opportunities to angel investors as well as providing support and training to businesses raising finance.
Application to pitch are accepted on a rolling basis, with several pitch events held throughout the year.
The S100 Club is a not-for-profit club focused on creating a strong and connected network of investors and presenting them with the best investment propositions and opportunities from across the UK.
Click the button below to apply to pitch at the S100 Club or check out our FAQ below to find out more about how the S100 Club could help finance your business vision.
Are you an Angel Investor?
If you’re angel investor interested in supporting tech startups, then take a look at our S100 page for investors.
How can I pitch my startup to the S100 Club?
If you’re a UK registered company looking for between £250K-£1m then you are eligible to apply for consideration to pitch at an S100 Club event.
To register your interest in pitching, please complete and submit the online application form.
The S100 Club has an excellent reputation for successfully pairing dynamic and pioneering startups with angel investors. And the S100 Club has a fantastic reputation with the angel investor community, who have come to expect the highest standard and quality of investment opportunities and pitches.
To help maintain the highest standards, the S100 Club uses a multi-stage selection process for entrepreneurs who would like to pitch.
This consists of:
1. Application form and one page summary
2. Attend a pre-selection meeting with the S100 Club team
3.Panel assessment
Entrepreneurs need to successful pass all three stages in order to have an opportunity to pitch at one of the S100 Club’s events
What does the pre-selection meeting with the S100 Club team involve?
If your application form is accepted, you will be invited to a half-hour meeting with the S100 Club team where you will be asked to give your 10-minute funding pitch. Afterwards, the experienced S100 Club team will be provide you with feedback to help you develop your pitch. They will then meet to evaluate whether you should be put forward to attend the panel assessment.
What does the S100 Club panel session involve?
If you pass the pre-selection process, you will be invited to give your pitch to the S100 Club member panel. These real life investors will assess your venture and determine whether you qualify as a finalists for the main S100 Club event, where you will get the chance to pitch your venture to an audience of investors looking for opportunities to invest.
Where and when does the S100 Club meet?
The S100 Club investors meet at The University of Surrey campus, in Guildford, Surrey, England, several times a year.
Please check out the SETsquared calendar for the latest dates.
Attendance at these events is by invitation only.
You can apply to pitch at the S100 Club at any time because applications are on a rolling basis. To apply, please complete this form.
What type of businesses are successful in securing investment?
Whether a business is successful or not depends on many factors. Check out our five tips for entrepreneurs article for more insights.
During the first part of 2024, common sectors and themes were: Artificial Intelligence solutions and services, including, generative AI, chat bots and development of large language model for data processing; sustainability and environmental solutions and pioneering manufacturing techniques.
You can find a full detailed list of recent pitches on the SETsquared website.
I am an angel investor how can I find out more information about joining the S100 club?
The S100 Club team are always eager to hear from people who would like to become angel investors. Please visit the S100 Investors Page to find out more.
