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The South West network
Great startups need more than capital – they need a network. Our ecosystem partners – incubators, accelerators, VCs, and professional services – help, discover and support scale early-stage ventures across the South West and South Wales.
Fuelling growth
Our partners
Angel Investors Bristol is an active, growing network that’s helping founders scale and giving investors real opportunities to make an impact.
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- Accountancy
- Business support & incubators
- Corporate finance
- IT
- Legal
- Media/PR
- Recruitment
- Venture capital
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Recruitment
ISL Talent
ISL Talent is a Bristol-based talent consultancy that functions as a strategic partner for high-growth startups and scale-ups.
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Media/PR
Maxwell Comms
Maxwell Comms are an independent PR agency in the Bath and Bristol area. Specialising in media relations, with clients ranging from start-ups to more established businesses.
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Media/PR
The Ascot Group
Ascot Group are a Bristol-based marketing and business intelligence group specialising in the construction, home improvement, and sustainability industries.
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IT
Storm
Storm are an award-winning digital agency delivering custom software development and strategic web design for high-growth businesses and corporate innovators.
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IT
Rocketmakers
Rocketmakers design, develop and deliver award-winning innovative software.
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IT
LTS
As well as empowering startups to launch and scale, LTS also help transform large organisations by providing Long Term Support.
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IT
Gravitywell
Gravitywell is Bristol’s Venture Studio; pulling together the skills, experience, resources and funding needed to produce businesses with solid technology foundations.
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Legal
Rubric Law
Rubric Law is a specialist Bristol firm providing City-level legal expertise in corporate, commercial, and employment law for high-growth businesses.
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Legal
Roxburgh Milkins
Roxburgh Milkins are a leading Bristol boutique law firm delivering pragmatic, no-nonsense legal solutions for high-growth businesses and corporate transactions.
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Legal
Michelmores
Michelmores are a leading independent law firm providing comprehensive legal services for individuals and businesses navigating complex growth and change.
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Legal
Mewburn (IP Specialist)
Mewburn Ellis work with organisations building the brands and technologies that will define tomorrow.
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Accountancy
Milsted Langdon
Milsted Langdon are one of the South West’s leading independent accountancy, tax, and business advisory firms.
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Accountancy
Evelyn Partners
A UK leader in wealth management, Evelyn Partners provides investment management and financial planning advice to help their clients embrace what’s next.
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Accountancy
Corrigan
Corrigan offer specialist accounting and financial advisory for high-growth businesses and innovative startups.
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Corporate finance
Link Stone Advisory
Corporate finance and strategic advisory for high-growth businesses. Link Stone Advisory act as your in-house corporate development team.
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Corporate finance
ISC Ventures
ISC Ventures provide specialist corporate finance advice, with a focus on working in long-term partnership with clients to manage their corporate finance strategies through to a successful conclusion.
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Corporate finance
BBRC (Bristol & Bath Regional Capital)
BBRC are a leading, place-based impact investor and asset manager. Investing in real estate, infrastructure and businesses to deliver attractive returns for investors and strong social, economic & environmental outcomes for local communities.
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Venture capital
Waterspring
Waterspring's mission is to help the best early-stage Welsh companies scale, reach their global ambitions and ultimately achieve a profitable exit.
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Venture capital
Qantx
Qantx are a specialist venture capital firm bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and global commercial success for South West entrepreneurs.
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Venture capital
Mercia
Mercia provide venture capital, business loans and private equity ranging from £100k to £10m to accelerate growth and impact.
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Venture capital
Maven
One of the UK's leading private equity firms, Maven back growing businesses across a range of sectors, providing the essential capital and expertise to unlock potential and accelerate growth.
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Business support & incubators
Fintech West
Fintech West mobilise skills and knowledge from across the FinTech West community to solve challenges for organisations, the industry and society.
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Business support & incubators
Innovate UK Business Growth
Innovate UK Business Growth is a key part of the UK innovation agency’s investment in the innovative businesses that drive economic growth.
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Business support & incubators
Creative UK
Creative UK champion, connect, support and invest in creative people and businesses.
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Business support & incubators
Catapult (National Composite Centre)
Catapult are a strategic research and innovation hub for industry, commercialising the UK’s most advanced manufacturing ideas.
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Business support & incubators
British Business Bank
British Business Bank help smaller businesses across the UK access the finance they need to grow by working with partners, offering guidance, and supporting a stronger, more inclusive finance market.
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Business support & incubators
Barclays Eagle Labs
Barclays Eagle Labs incubate, inspire and educate UK founders, startups and scaleups and help them to succeed and scale.
Connecting the ecosystem
Trusted by leading partners and investors
Our strength for the region comes from working together with key partners, supporting companies collectively.
From incubators nurturing talent, to support professions and VC’s, AIB connects to be part of the cohesive network chain looking after fast growth companies and their leadership teams.
As an ecosystem partner, you’ll gain visibility, collaborate on deals and events, and be part of a network dedicated to growing local innovation. Get in touch to start the conversation
Become an ecosystem partner
Join the ecosystem. Be part of a thriving network of accelerators, VCs, and business support organisations driving innovation in the South West and South Wales. Partner with us to support founders and fuel the next wave of growth.
