Sara Palmer

I lead the Investor Ecosystem team; our mission is to increase private capital into UK innovation. We inspire UK and foreign investors by showcasing opportunities to invest in the UK businesses that are leading our future economy, while also understanding the challenges. Through our curated events, we can facilitate connections and encourage syndication. We invite more investors – of all types – to partner with Innovate UK and provide guidance on the programmes and support that exist to de-risk their investment.

Previously I have spent over a decade supporting UK businesses to raise equity and grant funding, and am particularly passionate about ensuring that the most innovative entrepreneurs are able to source the capital they need to take great ideas to fruition, and change the world for the better.