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Angels Way (aka AW) is a community-driven investor focused on Portuguese-based early-stage Startups that have a direct impact on making the world a better place through the use of technology. The goal of Angels Way is to support and develop the Portuguese entrepreneurial ecosystem as well as to create a like minded community to bring value to everyone involved.

Oxford Innovation Finance is the home of OION (Oxford Investment Opportunity Network) and the Oxford Innovation EIS Growth Fund. We connect the UK’s most ambitious science and technology startups with the investment they need to drive innovation, scale their businesses, and make a positive impact. For over 30 years, we’ve been at the heart of the UK’s startup ecosystem—carefully matching high-potential companies with experienced investors who offer more than just capital. Through our regular Showcase events—held both in-person and online—we provide a platform for founders to pitch their businesses to a curated audience of angel investors. Most opportunities qualify for SEIS or EIS tax relief, helping to reduce risk and enhance returns for investors. Oxford Innovation Finance is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority - reference number 564525.

Angels Way (aka AW) is a community-driven investor focused on Portuguese-based early-stage Startups that have a direct impact on making the world a better place through the use of technology. The goal of Angels Way is to support and develop the Portuguese entrepreneurial ecosystem as well as to create a like minded community to bring value to everyone involved.

The Founder Institute is the World’s Largest AI-Native Company Builder, where ambitious professionals, solo founders, and first-time entrepreneurs go to turn ideas into funded, AI-powered startups. Since 2009, our structured methodology, global mentor network, and platform have helped over 8,900 founders across 100+ countries raise more than $2BN in funding. Whether you’re an employee ready to make the leap, a solo founder with a big idea, or a first-time entrepreneur looking for direction, we provide the AI toolkit, structured sprints, expert feedback, and investor network to take you from Zero to Founder, faster and cheaper than ever before. And when you’re ready, our venture fund Founder Capital and global investor network are there to write your first check.

The aim of the Ireland Portugal Business network is to stimulate and increase trade and business connections between the two countries. It aims to • Help Irish & Portuguese companies to broaden their network, make contacts and drive sales • Assist Irish companies and investors wishing to enter the Portuguese market to make contacts • To assist Portuguese companies looking to Ireland for business opportunities • Help Government agencies explore and enhance trade links between the 2 countries • Give Irish and Portuguese companies better access to the worldwide diaspora networks of both countries.

Forrester is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We help leaders across technology, customer experience, digital, marketing, sales, and product functions use customer obsession to accelerate growth. Through Forrester’s proprietary research, consulting, and events, leaders from around the globe are empowered to be bold at work — to navigate change and put their customers at the center of their leadership, strategy, and operations. Our unique insights are grounded in annual surveys of more than 700,000 consumers, business leaders, and technology leaders worldwide; rigorous and objective research methodologies, including Forrester Wave™ evaluations; more than 100 million real-time feedback votes; and the shared wisdom of our clients.