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.
If you’re angel investor interested in supporting tech startups, then take a look at our S100 page for investors.
University of Surrey, Stag Hill Campus, Guildford, Surrey
University of Surrey, Stag Hill Campus, Guildford, Surrey
University of Surrey, Stag Hill Campus, Guildford, Surrey
University of Surrey, Stag Hill Campus, Guildford, Surrey
University of Surrey, Stag Hill Campus, Guildford, Surrey
If you’re a UK-registered company seeking between £250K–£1.5m in investment, you may be eligible to apply to pitch at an S100 Club event. The S100 Club is dedicated to showcasing high-tech, high-growth ventures that are pioneering innovation and have strong commercial potential. We welcome applications from startups across sectors such as AI, deep tech, life sciences, advanced engineering, and digital platforms.
Please note that food, beverage, and clothing companies are not eligible unless there is a clear and substantial technology component integral to the business model.
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 startups with angel investors. Our investor community expects the highest standard of investment opportunities and pitches, and we work hard to maintain that quality.
To ensure this, the S100 Club uses a multi-stage selection process for entrepreneurs who wish to pitch:
Application form and one-page summary
Pre-selection meeting with the S100 Club team
Panel assessment
Entrepreneurs must successfully pass all three stages to be invited to pitch at an S100 Club event.
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.
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.
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.
The S100 Club is dedicated to showcasing high-tech, high-growth ventures that are pioneering innovation and have strong commercial potential. We welcome applications from startups across sectors such as AI, deep tech, life sciences, advanced engineering, and digital platforms.
Please note that food, beverage, and clothing companies are not eligible unless there is a clear and substantial technology component integral to the business model.
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.
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.
