North x Midlands Regional Final: Taking the Series to New Heights!
On Thursday 6 March, the 2025 Britain’s Got Startups event series landed in Leeds - delivering an unforgettable day of innovation and inspiration!
In the heart of Leeds city centre, Mills & Reeve offered the perfect venue for our dynamic event. As the legal advisers behind some of the UK’s most successful businesses, Mills & Reeve works closely with start-ups and scale-ups, guiding them from pre-seed and seed stages to Series B, C, and beyond. They also support entrepreneurs leading high-growth businesses through to IPO and collaborate with global businesses and their investors, aligning perfectly with our mission. We are incredibly grateful to our North x Midlands event partner, Mills & Reeve, for hosting us in such a brilliant space.
From start to finish, the energy in the room was palpable, with every pitch sparking enthusiasm and keeping the audience engaged until the final round of applause. Each founder who took the stage delivered their best, highlighting the incredible talent emerging from the North and Midlands. From groundbreaking technology and sustainable healthcare solutions to revolutionary products, every pitch left us inspired and impressed. To the North and Midlands entrepreneurs – you've set the bar sky-high!
But the day didn’t end with the competition. After the pitch sessions, we headed to another venue for a relaxed evening of networking over drinks. It provided the ideal atmosphere to unwind, exchange ideas, and build new connections. Conversations flowed effortlessly, and it was insightful to hear the stories behind each startup and scaleup.
This event wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support from our sponsors. A huge thank you to British Business Bank, Beauhurst, Abstract Group, Novus Capital and NOTWICS.
Thanks to everyone who joined us, and to the founders who gave their all during the pitches. We can’t wait to follow your journeys and see what’s next!
Next stop: East and Southeast of England! After the energy and excitement in Edinburgh and Leeds, we know we’re in for another incredible event in Oxford at the beginning of April.
Stay tuned for more updates, and if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, apply to open regions by clicking here.
The Britain’s Got Startups Team