South East Angels' Flagship Summit Drives Angel Investing Professionalisation
South East Angels successfully delivered the second annual Angel Investor Summit at Brighton Dome, bringing together 150 private investors for the UK's flagship angel investing conference. The investor-only event, designed to educate, connect, and inspire the angel investing community, exceeded expectations with outstanding feedback and engagement across all sessions.
Diverse Investor Community Gathers for Learning and Networking
The summit attracted a remarkably diverse mix of investors, reflecting the growing democratisation of angel investing. Attendee analysis revealed that 32% were new to angel investing, 51.7% were active investors, and 16.3% were highly experienced angels. This blend created a dynamic learning environment where seasoned investors shared insights with newcomers, while emerging angels brought fresh perspectives to established players.
The event also welcomed venture capitalists and ecosystem leaders, fostering cross-pollination between different investment communities and strengthening the broader UK investment landscape.
World-Class Speaker Lineup Delivers Exceptional Value
This year's summit featured an outstanding lineup of speakers including Daniel Hulme, Stephen Page, and Chris Adelsbach, who delivered insights on current market opportunities, technology advancements, and investment strategies. The curated programme focused on practical knowledge sharing, helping attendees become smarter, more informed investors while exploring the latest developments shaping the investment landscape.
Outstanding Attendee Response Validates Event's Value
The summit received exceptional feedback from participants, underlining its position as an essential event for serious angel investors: "A fun, brilliant event with a tsunami of insight" praised one attendee, while another emphasised the event's importance: "A must for any serious Angel. The quality of the content and the value in the connections is remarkable."
Others highlighted the summit's comprehensive value:
"An excellent opportunity to understand the current investor/investment trends in the Angel Space and meet a wide range of stakeholders in just an afternoon and evening."
"One of the most informative and enjoyable afternoons I have had in a long time.”
"The Angel Investor Summit was up there with the best I've attended."
Advancing Angel Investing Professionalism
The summit directly supports South East Angels' broader mission to increase the success and fulfillment of angel investing. As Kristina Pereckaite, Director of South East Angels, explained: "Our vision in creating this summit is to establish the flagship event for angel investing globally. Angel investing is often treated as a hobby, and is one of the most undocumented asset classes. We're committed to changing that by helping professionalise this crucial investment sector."
This focus on professionalisation addresses a critical gap in the investment ecosystem, providing angels with the knowledge, networks, and insights typically available only to institutional investors.
Building Towards Global Leadership
The Angel Investor Summit represents South East Angels' commitment to elevating the entire angel investing ecosystem beyond their direct investment activities. By creating a platform for knowledge sharing and networking among private investors, the summit contributes to building a more informed, connected, and effective angel community across the UK and beyond.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Following this year's success, the third annual Angel Investor Summit is confirmed for September 2026, with plans for an even larger event. The summit's rapid growth and exceptional attendee response demonstrate the strong demand for high-quality, investor-focused education and networking opportunities in the UK market.
As the angel investing landscape continues to evolve, the Angel Investor Summit powered by South East Angels is positioned to remain the premier gathering for private investors seeking to enhance their investment knowledge, expand their networks, and contribute to the growth of innovative startups across the UK.
