Business Funding Summit 2025

The Business Funding Summit 2025 is the flagship event of the Business Growth West Midlands (BGWM) Investment Readiness Programme, proudly delivered by Oxford Innovation Advice.

This exciting one-day event connects ambitious SMEs with investors, funders, and growth partners. It’s designed to drive sales opportunities, strategic partnerships, and access to finance — supporting your next stage of growth.

Event highlights:

SME marketplace – With over 50 local businesses from across the West Midlands this is a great opportunity to discover products & services on your doorstep.

Investor panels – Hear directly from angels, VCs, and fund managers about what they’re looking for.

Success stories – Learn from fellow SMEs who’ve scaled with the right support and funding.

Keynote inspiration – Gain insights from a successful founder with roots in the West Midlands.

Networking & deal flow – Build powerful connections to drive your growth journey.

Why attend?

Expand your network: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts.

Gain expert insights: Access knowledge and strategies from leaders in the funding space.

Drive growth: Identify the funding opportunities that can take your business to the next level.