Good Afternoon,
We’re thrilled to share the latest updates, opportunities, and achievements from our exceptional community.
Our community of entrepreneurs that’s grown to some 50,000 over the last decade continue to inspire with their groundbreaking ventures, rapid growth, and impressive accolades.
This newsletter is packed with exciting events, exclusive perks, and invaluable resources to help you stay ahead and make the most of your entrepreneurial journey.
Know a Great British Entrepreneur who should be part of this fast growing community of incredible business leaders?
Why Share?
Because We're More Than Just Awards – We're a Community of Innovation and Support
But don’t take our word for it:
Exciting Community News:
James Watt, founder of BrewDog (our Great British Entrepreneur of the Year in 2014) has launched a new business, SocialTip. Having only launched one month ago they've already raised £2.5 MILLION. In fact, it broke the record for the most successful ever prelaunch crowdfund on CrowdCube. You can find out more about his new venture here.
Pizza Pilgrims' founded by Great British Entrepreneurs Thom and James Elliott are rolling out plans for nationwide expansion and are open its first sites in Scotland and Wales later this year. 🍕
Two Great British Entrepreneur Awards Businesses Merge: Health and wellbeing company Vivup founded by Simon Moyle (who picked up a Great British Entrepreneur Award in 2023) has merged with benefits and reward platform Perkbox founded by Great British Entrepreneur Awards judge Chieu Cao. Together the two companies support over 4m employees across 7,500 public and private sector organisations, this includes providing services for 85 per cent of the NHS.
Celia Hodson, Great British Entrepreneur of The Year in 2019 and the co-founder and director of Hey Girls, a social enterprise on a crusade to end period poverty, has been made an OBE. Congrats Celia 👏
Great British Entrepreneur Awards alumni Tripp, Simmer Eats, Champo, Only Curls, Little Moons, ThurDark were all featured on this years Sunday Times Hundred. If you’d like to be recognised for your fast growth there’s an opportunity for you below 👇
Events for Great British Entrepreneurs (and their teams!):
AI for non technical founders & their teams
Over half of this years entrants to the Great British Entrepreneur Awards told us they need support in understanding the potential and how to harness AI for their businesses.
Whether you're looking to scale your marketing and sales, integrate cutting-edge AI solutions, or navigate the complexities of the EU AI Act, this event provides the insights and tools you need to stay ahead.
We’re producing an event for non technical founders & their teams. You can join the waitlist here:
Ideas Fest Will Sell Out
If you’ve been looking to expand your network then Ideas Fest could be the best place for you do do just that.
We’re bringing together 2,000 entrepreneurs for 2 days of learning, community and a bit of fun this September.
Tickets are flying out the door so if you’d like to ensure you’re in the field where it happens make sure you secure your tickets soon!
Opportunities:
Trading or Showcasing @ Ideas Fest
Many businesses are using Ideas Fest as a place to showcase and trade to an audience of influential entrepreneurs, media, investors. There are a handful of spaces left.
Are You A Fast Growth Business?
We’re on the look out for businesses who:
Have generated £250,000 in turnover in the financial year ending 2020/21
Have generated £1,000,000 in turnover in the financial year ending 2022/23
Are Independent (not a subsidary or division of another company)
Have a trading address within one of the regions (the East of England, London, the Midlands, North of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, the South of England and Wales)
Fundraising:
Female Founders Rise:
Have you heard about Female Founders Rise? - a free community for 6000 female and non-binary here in the UK to support with business fundamentals, funding support, masterclasses and in person events throughout the UK.
Looking to raise £2m - £20m?
VenturePath is the UK’s scaleup investment partner, helping founders raise successful funding rounds with minimal disruption.
This intensive, one-to-one investment support is aimed at revenue-generating companies looking to raise £2m - £20m.
Make sure that you select ‘Great British Entrepreneur Awards’ when selecting how you heard about VenturePath.
Community Perks:
Do You Have a Product Based Business?
GS1 UK is the only authorised provider of unique GTINs. Their GTINs and barcodes are used and accepted by retailers and marketplaces across the world, making it easy to sell your products anywhere.
Exclusive Community Offer: Get 20% off of your first year of membership, use code GBEA20 at checkout.
Expert Advice
Time for Change: The Ultimate Guide to Bringing in New Leadership
Hiring new leadership doesn’t need to play out like an episode of Succession. With the right approach and expert support, finding that next generation of superstar leaders should be an exciting, pain-free chapter in your business’ success story.
Great British Entrepreneur Awards judge Jo Dalton says that:
“Every hiring search is a journey. Chances are you’ll end up somewhere far from where you originally thought you’d be when you started out. It’s why I’ve created this 5-step guide: to help clear the path and set you on course to find that perfect-for-you leadership structure”.
The Grammys of Entrepreneurship:
Over 50% SOLD OUT
🗓 Date: Monday 18th November 2024
📍 Location: Grosvenor House Hotel, London
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with recognition, networking, and celebration at the biggest event for founders and their businesses in the UK.
The Great British Entrepreneur Awards Gala Final is often referred to as the “Grammys of Entrepreneurship” and is a must-attend event.
The Grammys of Entrepreneurship
