Tech companies from the South West of England are scheduled to pitch to UK investors at the end-of-year Tech South West London showcase, at Microsoft’s UK headquarters on Tuesday 09 December.
The Showcase will bring together founders and investors for a full day of workshops, panels, and live pitching, with morning sessions exploring how frontier technologies like AI are reshaping start-ups, and how corporations and founders can collaborate to drive meaningful innovation.
The afternoon programme will feature the launch of the Tech South West 2025 Impact Report and PitchUp! Live, with some of the South West’s most exciting startups pitching to investors.
Companies taking part include Kelpi, LettUs Grow, Co Charger, Altilium Clean Technology, Configo Software, MyCelsius, JamUp!, Ground Waves, Tikos, and many more, a powerful cross-section of the South West’s innovation economy.
With over 30 investors confirmed to attend, the Showcase offers a unique opportunity to connect South West innovation directly with capital in London, reinforcing the region’s growing reputation as a hub of scale, ambition, and impact.
Ben Cooper, head of funding and finance at Tech South West, said: “The South West of England Innovation Showcase is about demonstrating the scale of ambition and achievement across our region. By bringing founders into direct contact with investors in London, we’re highlighting the strength of our innovation ecosystem and the impact it is having on the UK economy. Whether it’s pioneering climate solutions, breakthrough medical technologies, or digital platforms, South West businesses are proving they can compete on a national and global stage. This event is an opportunity to connect that talent with the capital it needs to grow.”
Richard Potter, director of digital strategy at Microsoft, said: “We’re delighted to host the Innovation Showcase – it’s always inspiring to hear South West founders share their latest innovations that make a real difference, and we’re proud to support their journey as the region’s tech community continues to thrive.”
Hugo Adams, CEO of Kelpi, said: “I’m really looking forward to presenting our unique biomaterial to replace fossil fuel plastics in packaging to the South West of England Innovation Showcase. It’s a fantastic platform to demonstrate the huge progress that we’ve made on both R&D development and scale up from our Bristol-based labs, with support from the whole South West ecosystem.”
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