The AXA Startup Angel competition, partnering with The Standard, returns for its fifth year to support UK entrepreneurs facing funding challenges. Two winning startups will receive £25,000 each, plus expert mentoring and a year of business insurance from AXA. Four runners-up will gain approximately £18,000 worth of mentoring and media exposure. The competition, featured in the May 7, 2026 edition of The London Standard, aims to help promising new businesses navigate the competitive marketplace and secure crucial early-stage support.
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The London Standard
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May 07, 2026
While the current climate can be tough for tiny businesses, the AXA Startup Angel competition celebrates the UK’s most impressive new startups
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Launching a new business is an exciting time for any budding founder, but it’s also a challenging prospect in a crowded marketplace, and attracting funding can be difficult.
Cue the AXA Startup Angel competition, in partnership with The Standard, which returns for a fifth year….
What you could win
The competition is offering two startups a top prize of £25,000 as well as expert mentoring and business insurance for a year, thanks to AXA.
Four runners-up will also receive an estimated £18,000 worth of mentoring and media exposure.
Got a business idea you’d love to see come to life?
The competition judges would love to hear it.
Scan the QR code opposite to visit the AXA Startup Angel competition hub and enter.
This story is from the May 07, 2026 edition of The London Standard.
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