​The British Design Fund is an investment fund that invests in, and provides support for, early stage UK product design and manufacturing companies. #startups

London, England
Joined May 2017
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Meet the manufacturers of tomorrow, start-ups from the @FundingDesign portfolio that are bringing purpose-led product to market and working with UK manufacturers to do so, in our webinar on February 16th. Find out more and sign up here: lnkd.in/e7p_FweH #MadeinBritain
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A huge thank you to Blackwood Design Awards for naming Koalaa the winner in the category of ‘Best New Aid, Equipment or Accessible Technology’. We now have a cool new trophy too! Check it out! #tech4good #accessibility #prosthetics #limbdifference #limbloss @blackwood_HC
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Nottingham start-up secures £325K investment for its solution to releasing seized nuts and bolts dlvr.it/Sh0Dq0
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January 18th: Meet the British Design Fund👋 Join us for a fireside chat on how @FundingDesign Makers and investees work with the fund and then seek manufacturing partners, to make their IP and design a reality. Find out more and sign up here: lnkd.in/eyh9gibR #UKMFG
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Looking to start selling your products online, direct to customers, but don't know where to start? Join us for our online workshop with @FundingDesign on how to launch your direct-to-consumer business! Sign up here: ow.ly/jeIc50MavgO
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We’re thrilled to share the news that Koalaa has been named a finalist in the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge 2022! You can read all about it here: fashionunited.uk/news/fashio… #tommyhilfiger #designawards #inclusivedesign #inclusivefashion
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'You can learn as you go as long as you make a start' Have you considered turning your passion into a business? Read our NEW article for tips from Dragons’ Den’s @deborahmeaden, and entrepreneurs Lynne Franks, Sharon McBean and Sam Jackman on how to make that dream a reality ⬇️

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British @FundingDesign launches fifth seed fund eu1.hubs.ly/H02pZkG0 #BritishDesignFund
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Startacus has published an article about the joint initiative between #MadeinBritain and @FundingDesign. The partnership aims to champion innovation, growth and collaboration between UK design and manufacturing. Read the full article here: madeinbritain.org/news/news-… @iamstartacus
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It was a pleasure to join the @ScottishEDGE awards evening last night - now the largest startup funding competition in the UK! Well done to all the winners and finalists, and congratulations to Scottish Edge CEO @_EvelynMcDonald on a fantastic event. #EDGE20 #innovation #startup
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Looking forward to the next @STEAMhouseUK event on 12 Dec. I will be speaking to entrepreneurs to share my top tips on how to pitch and present. More info available here: steamhouse.org.uk/event/brit… #entrepreneurship #startups #pitching @FundingDesign
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FEATURE: Koalaa prosthetics give users a helping hand to do the things they love imeche.org/news/news-article… @KoalaaCommunity #KoalaaCommunity
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Thanks so much @lorraine and @ITV for showing our innovative breast forms in your feature this morning! We’re a small business based in Cornwall and we really appreciate this so much! @innovateuk @FundingDesign @Cornwall_Innov @mastectomynet @FlatFriends_UK
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Koalaa had a blast at #AOPA2022 in San Antonio, Texas last week! We met some incredible professionals and businesses in the #OandP world and added a few new members to the #KoalaaCommunity Here's to new friends! 💜🐨🦾 #Prosthetics #Amputee #KoalaaCommunity #ProstheticArm
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Northampton start-up @WhiteMCltd that has designed a unique hybrid motorcycle grabbing the attention of UK police forces, has just secured a £150K investment from @FundingDesign, along with a further £150k from angel investors: bit.ly/3dJ3KG5 via @AngelNews
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British @FundingDesign 4 now open for applications eu1.hubs.ly/H01MldC0
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‘Ello. ’Ello. ’Ello. Three-wheeled hybrid bike for police looks a fair cop bit.ly/3dCxODi Startup @WhiteMCltd secures £150K investment from @FundingDesign alongside £150k from angel investors. @NorthantsPolice
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A fantastic evening of entrepreneurship and innovation lies ahead at @imperialcollege's Demo Day! Already been treated to a great presentation by Dr Olivia Ahn from @planeracare creators of flushable and biodegradable sanitary products. #entrepreneurship #pitch @FundingDesign
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Schools are back open in #Scotland this week. 5 EIGER Student #standingdesks off to Cultercullen School up near Aberdeen to assist the children and their daily learning! 😃👍#active #Neurodiversity
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