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Startup Funding Competition for Entrepreneurs (UK)

AXA UK has launched this year’s AXA Startup Angel, a nationwide competition run in partnership with the Evening Standard, that offers UK entrepreneurs the chance to turn their business ideas into reality.

Two top prize winners will receive:

  • £25,000 in funding to launch their idea or take their business to the next level
  • Business insurance for a year
  • Mentoring advice

Four runners up will receive:

  • Over £18,000 of media, mentoring and exposure

Previous winners include clothing brand Intotum, which designs adaptable clothing for members of the disabled community, and Sistren, an app that helps Black women to create community and friendship with one another.

Applicants should register their details and submit a short pitch video by the 2nd June 2024.

6th March 2024