£3.2m Investment Closed in Week Following Last Ideas Fest

The ripple effects of Ideas Fest extend far beyond the festival grounds. Case in point: an astonishing £3.2 million in investment was closed within a week of the 2024 event.

For entrepreneurs, access to investors and partners is often a game of luck and timing. Ideas Fest changes that dynamic. The event creates a melting pot of opportunity where founders, investors, and decision-makers can connect organically, sometimes in the most unexpected ways.

Take, for instance, a chance meeting over coffee in the great outdoors at Ideas Fest that led to a six-figure investment deal. Or a pitch perfected at the festival that caught the attention of a high-profile angel investor. These aren’t isolated incidents, they’re part of the magic that makes Ideas Fest unique.

We even witnessed a first-time meeting during an acoustic rave—yes, really—that we now know has resulted in a sizable investment and a powerful partnership. It’s proof that inspiration and opportunity can strike anywhere at Ideas Fest, even in the middle of a dance floor.

If you’re an entrepreneur looking to raise capital or an investor seeking the next big thing, Ideas Fest is where it all begins. With so much happening in just a few days, the real challenge is keeping up with the opportunities.

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