Barclays Demo Directory
A platform to connect founders to potential investors
We understand that raising capital and connecting to investors is one of the key challenges that businesses face, especially as they are scaling.
The funding landscape can often be difficult to navigate and we want to make it easier for businesses to connect to potential investors and vice versa.
Through our Demo Directory we provide opportunity for ambitious founders to showcase their business to a selected group of attested investors.
Founders
Looking to showcase your business?
Find out how we can help you to connect to potential investors.
Investors
Looking for deal flow?
Sign up to view ambitious businesses showcasing their business for potential investment.
Demo Days
Founder Demo Day
Want to demo in front of an audience of investors, register your interest for the chance to appear at a future demo days
Investor Demo Day
Interested in attending our Demo Days, register interest in attending our future demo days
What they're saying
Here’s Apprentice winner, Tim Campbell speaking to Ape2o CEO, Anthony Newman about his experiences using the platform.
Benjamin Storey, Head of Investor Connectivity and Platforms & Demo Directory chats to Claire Lewis, CEO and Founder of Baltic Ventures
Demo Directory Demo Day
User statistics
1267
Founder Applications
377
Active Registered Investors
Capital sought and efficacy
£815m
Total funding sought by founders
£1.1m
Average founder raise request
Investor breakdown
18%
Angel
8%
Ultra-High Net Worth
52%
Early stage Venture Capital
22%
Growth stage Venture Capital
Founder diversity applications
53%
Have an ethnically diverse founder
41%
Have a female founder
56%
Are based outside the 'Golden Triangle' (London, Cambridge, Oxford)
These statistic are cumulative from the launch of the Demo Directory in 30 October 2023 and are correct as of Monday 28 October 2024.
Unsure if you are investment ready?
To get your demo in its best shape, consider joining our Funding Readiness Programme
Meet the Demo Directory team
Benjamin Storey
Head of Investor Connectivity and Platforms & Demo Directory
Mark Walker
Investor Connectivity and Proposition Lead
Holly Roberts
Founder and Accelerator Lead
Paddy Byrne
Delivery Manager
Kester Matthew
Delivery Manager
Nigel Jones
Delivery Manager
Christine Lucas
Delivery Manager