Startups

Innovative healthcare & wearable tech catch investors’ eyes at Dorset Business Angels event

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) kicked off 2025 with its first pitch event of the year earlier this week at the Carlton Hotel in Bournemouth. The group also debuted its new... READ MORE »

Dorset Business Angels to debut ‘meet the founder’ format for investors with five new ventures

Investors are invited to a Dorset Business Angels (DBA) pitch event showcasing five promising ventures in Bournemouth early next month. The companies represent diverse... READ MORE »

Latest network event celebrates entrepreneurs in Dorset's armed forces community

The West Hants Club in Bournemouth was the venue for the latest meeting of a recently launched initiative to support entrepreneurs within the armed forces in Dorset. The... READ MORE »

Shared ownership platform & crew hiring network prove popular among Dorset Business Angels

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) hosted its final pitch event of the year this Monday at the Carlton Hotel in Bournemouth. Five innovative startups – two of them local to... READ MORE »

John promises ‘12 simple steps to build a great business’ at STRIDE Dorset’s innovation exchange

STRIDE Dorset has booked business speaker John Acton for its two-hour innovation exchange this December. The event comes as part of a four-month programme to support... READ MORE »

Patch celebrates local creatives & freelancers as startup launches new coworking space at Bobby’s

Social impact startup Patch officially launched its new South Coast coworking hub at Bobby’s Bournemouth this week. More than 300 of the region’s leading... READ MORE »

Kids’ confectionery, umbrellas & holiday platform among upcoming pitches to Dorset Business Angels

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) will hold their latest pitch event in Bournemouth this November, hosting five fledgling ventures seeking investment. The businesses represent... READ MORE »

Four-month STRIDE project to offer masterclasses and support for Dorset startups and SMEs

Businesses across Dorset are invited to get involved in a new four-month project nurturing innovation in the region. STRIDE Dorset will work with Dorset Council and local... READ MORE »

Starting Your E-Commerce Journey: Choosing the Right 3PL Fulfilment Partner

As we approach the golden quarter, entering e-commerce is exciting and filled with potential. A critical decision for new businesses is managing order fulfilment... READ MORE »

Plans unveiled to bring world's fastest growing sport to former park and ride site in Dorset

A fast-growing sport similar to tennis could be coming to Dorset if planners give the green light. Part of the former park and ride site at Creekmoor in Poole has been... READ MORE »