Two standout founders have been crowned winners of the two pitch competitions that AIN judged at SCALE EXPO & SUMMIT 2026.

We sat down with Piers Linney, entrepreneur, investor, former Dragons’ Den dragon, and co-founder of Implement AI – a ...

Employee share plans can be one of the most powerful tools a founder has for attracting and keeping great people — but the thought of giving up hard-won equity can feel daunting. In this article, ...

Most startups are told that growth means hiring. But as teams expand, speed slows, costs climb and the marketing engine becomes harder – not easier – to run. In this article, Simon Spyer, founder of ...

Angel Investment Network (AIN) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with SCALE EXPO & SUMMIT 2026, the UK’s flagship event for high-growth scaleups and investors. With a prominent role at ...

Choosing the right investor is one of the most consequential decisions a founder will make, yet it’s often approached with far less scrutiny than a key hire or a major supplier. David Pattison, ...

Having built and sold multiple businesses before stepping into the boardroom, Byron Crellin brings a combination of founder instinct and corporate discipline to his angel portfolio. Now investing ...

Getting to the negotiation table is a massive win, but as any experienced founder knows, the “yes” is only the beginning of a high-stakes chess match. In this article, fundraising expert Alex Arnot ...

In the latest tranche of findings from Angel Investment Network‘s global survey of findings, we reveal Australian startup founders are significantly older and more experienced than their global ...

In the early stages of a startup, “brand” is often relegated to the bottom of the to-do list – a creative luxury to be handled once the “real” work is done. However, as the worlds of finance and brand ...