Britain is a country blessed with valuable natural resources. Gold and precious stones have been found around the country’s coasts, hills and forests, and there have been several gold rushes throughout history.
But gold is now more than just a metal. It is embodied in the start-ups, the entrepreneurs and the companies that act as national spearheads. It is this entrepreneurial spirit, and the many successful companies, that has made Britain the strong nation it is today.
But within this gold lies a jewel – a rare gem that stands out among an already beautiful array of gems – whose uniqueness and world-changing potential make it an unparalleled asset not just to the country but to the world.
There are start-ups in the UK‘s mission is to find these rare gems through thorough and sophisticated selection.
Unique events, unique startups
Britain’s Got Startups is a national event series highlighting the most promising startups and scaleups across the UK.
This time, Amba Wilkeswe caught up with event leaders from Britain’s Got Startups to learn more about the finale, the event itself, and how the event was founded.
“A lot of times founders have to come to London to find investments, but we want to bring investment from London back to the regions. That involves inviting London-based investors to our events, but also finding local investors in different regions who want to invest in their economies and ecosystems,” Amba says.
“We want to bring investment from London back to the region.”
“We’ve been all over England and our aim next year is to expand to Scotland and Wales.”
Grand Rally
The event will bring together local stakeholders, investors and business leaders for local startups and scaleups to pitch their businesses.
The top performing companies from the regional finals will be invited to London for the final event of the series, where BGS (Britain’s Got Startups) aims to create an international platform for the best startups and scaleups.
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“There is no specific standard [the startups] “What matters is what the companies have achieved so far and what they are trying to achieve,” Amba says. “That’s why we have the semi-finals – so we get a chance to see their presentations in person before they present again in front of a room full of investors, and then do it all again if they make it to the finals.”
A sensational selection
After careful selection and review of over 320 applicants, the finalists, which will be announced on July 2nd, are:
