Final morning in Dubai and running through the numbers of the latest investing NEDs who have joined in March, alone.
It's insane. £5,000,000+ has been indicated by our members in 20 days. It will likely end around £10,000,000 for the month.
Top Sectors of Interest:
✅ Technology (20 investors)
✅ AI (20 investors)
✅ Digital (16 investors)
✅ Business Services (14 investors)
✅ Professional Services (9 investors)
✅ Private Equity (8 investors)
✅ Energy (7 investors)
✅ Management Consulting (7 investors)
✅ Education (6 investors)
✅ Environmental (6 investors)
✅ Not for Profit / Charity (6 investors)
✅ Environmental Social Governance (ESG) (5 investors)
✅ Engineering (5 investors)
(NOTE: Some investors select multiple sectors).
These sectors show a strong interest in tech, AI, digital transformation, business services, and investment-heavy industries like private equity and ESG.
The average investor is looking to deploy approximately £100,000 with some up to £1,000,000.
Investment Style Breakdown:
Passive Investors: 32 individuals
Active/Both Passive & Active Investors: 9 individuals
Why this is perfect for VCs & investment firms
The majority of investors (this month) are passive, meaning they’re looking to deploy capital without hands-on involvement - ideal for VCs, EIS funds, and institutional investors focused on scalable investments.
💰 Strong appetite for deals - Average investment size is £100K, with several at £1M+, making this a serious pool of backers.
🚀 High-growth sectors - Most interest is in Tech, AI, Digital, Private Equity, and ESG - right in the sweet spot for venture-backed businesses.
🤝 Some active investors too - A smaller group is open to strategic involvement, great for lead investors or hands-on support.
For funds looking to raise efficiently without hand-holding investors, this network is ready to deploy capital into the right opportunities.
If you would like to explore how we work with the investment community, contact Laura Archbold.
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