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Oxford Stage

An investor-facing showcase ahead of the Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Forum, bringing Oxford startups and active investors together.

Delivered by the Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre.

Event Overview

Oxford Stage is a new event taking place on Thursday 12 November, ahead of the Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Forum on Friday 13 November, bringing together up to 25 Oxford-affiliated startups (from pre-seed to Series A) and 60–80 active investors for focused pitching, one-to-one meetings, and relationship-driven networking designed to foster meaningful investment conversations.


Startups complete an application and are shortlisted, with interviews where needed, before attending on the day. Investors register to attend and their applications are checked ahead of the event.
 

MAIN BUILDING OF SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL, PARK END STREET

Main Building of Said Business School, Park End Street 

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Oxford Stage is for Oxford-affiliated founders between pre-seed and Series A who are actively building, piloting, or preparing for investor conversations.


Oxford Stage is open to the University of Oxford community, including undergraduate students, postgraduates and DPhils, researchers and staff, and alumni.

Oxford Stage is application-based for both startups and investors. Startup applications are shortlisted, with interviews where necessary.

Dates for Oxford Stage 2026-27:

  • Michaelmas Term: 12/11/2026

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