Join us at the Cyber Invest Insight Forum, an interactive event designed to bring together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders to discuss the evolving cyber landscape. Through expert insights and informal networking, the forum provides a chance to explore emerging trends, challenges, and potential growth areas shaping one of the UK’s fastest-growing tech sectors.
Cybersecurity is evolving rapidly: threats are escalating, regulations are tightening, and organisations of all sizes are investing in digital resilience. This creates a growing demand for innovative solutions and a need for founders and investors to stay informed, connected, and confident as they navigate the sector.
The South West is home to a dynamic and growing pipeline of cyber innovation. This forum highlights emerging ventures and investment opportunities in the region, connecting founders with investors to accelerate the growth of the local cyber ecosystem.
Connect investors and founders: Bring together the region’s cyber investors and founders in an informal, interactive environment.
Networking and idea-sharing for founders: Founders can meet investors, discuss ideas, and explore potential collaborations in a relaxed, conversational setting.
Sector insights for investors: Investors gain a deeper understanding of the cyber sector, from emerging challenges to key opportunities, helping them upskill and stay informed about the evolving market.
Paul has over 15 years of experience as a Financial Services and regulatory lawyer, including eight years as a partner leading the corporate team at offshore law firm Collas Crill LLP. He built a diverse practice including advising on venture capital fund structuring and transactions, M&A, banking & finance and financial services regulation. He brings a wealth of experience in deal execution and is an invaluable resource to the Osney team and, just as importantly, to Osney Capital’s founders as they make important transactional decisions.
Matthew Lane, Founding Partner, 325X Ltd
Matt Lane is a Founding Partner at 325X, a UK Venture Studio focused on dual-use Defence Technology and Cyber solutions that are used in the protection of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), and for National Security and Law Enforcement purposes.
Robert Starkwood, Head of Performance, KETS Quantum Security
As Head of Performance at KETS Quantum Security, Robert drives the delivery and scale-up of breakthrough quantum encryption technologies, shaping the future of secure global communications.
Richard Yorke, Co-Founder and Angel Investor, Halceon
As an advisor to start-ups and early-stage companies, and an angel investor focused on the cyber sector, Richard invests in the people and technologies driving a safer, more resilient future.
Joyann Boyce, Deep Tech Community Manager, techSPARK
Joyann Boyce is the Deeptech Community Manager at techSPARK. A data scientist and start-up founder, she uses her knowledge and network to connect the most exciting people, businesses and projects across the 3,000-strong cyber, AI and quantum communities. Through techSPARK’s programmes, events and community management, she helps the community overcome challenges and identify the best opportunities.
Join us for discussion, insights, and connections between the South West’s cyber founders and investors driving growth in the sector.
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SUMMARY:Cyber Invest Insight Forum
ORGANIZER:SETsquared
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