Venturefest South organise a one day, not-for-profit event to bring together innovators, entrepreneurs and investors. Last year, despite the UK’s biggest snowstorm for eight years, over 500 people visited the Hampshire-based event. Thirty-five investment pitches took place asking for a […]
Following incredibly successful showcases in 2017 and 2018, the founding partners of Venturefest South have announced a third showcase event #VFS19, which will take place on March 29 2019 at the Ageas Bowl in Hedge End, Southampton. Venturefest South brings […]
Now is the time to jump on board. Our 2019 showcase will see… A new unique, bigger venue in the heart of the region 700 + delegates (the last two years we saw 500+) 100 + innovators showcasing their new […]
While snow blanketed the world outside on 1st March, Winchester Guildhall was abuzz with excitement and energy as Portsmouth-based companies and young entrepreneurs braved the elements to showcase their innovations, alongside over 500 intrepid innovators, entrepreneurs and investors who made […]
– Over 500 people attended, despite UK’s biggest snowstorm in 8 years – 35 entrepreneurs battled for over £10m worth of investment – 20 young entrepreneurs pitched in the Young Entrepreneurs Village – 40 support organisations offered free advice and […]
Today proved to me that weather can’t beat innovation. Whether today’s weather was a metaphor for the challenge that faces the UK economy post-Brexit or not, we were pleased to see that the intrepid, entrepreneurial spirit of Britain’s innovators was […]
Thank you to the 500 innovators, investors and entrepreneurs that braved the snow to make #VFS18 a huge success. Check out some images from the day. READ THE BLOG UPDATE FROM THE DAY
With so many amazing innovators in our region, it’s no surprise we were heavily oversubscribed for Pitchfest 2018. 45 hopefuls applied to pitch and over the last two months, we’ve been working with them to develop their pitches. Our board of experts […]
Grant Thornton LLP Southampton has announced sponsorship of the Knowledge Zone at Venturefest South 2018, with four of its experts providing advice and tips at the event attended by hundreds of innovators, entrepreneurs and investors. Now in its second year, […]
Organisers for Venturefest South 2018 have today confirmed that Mark Boggett, CEO and Managing Partner of Seraphim Capital, will provide the keynote address to the one-day event that showcases the South’s Innovation Economy. Seraphim Capital is the world’s first venture […]