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SUMMARY:TEKEX Isle of Man launch
DESCRIPTION:TEKEX, the innovation, incubation and investment network established in Jersey and Guernsey, will launch its Isle of Man chapter this February, creating an exciting opportunity for Manx founders to access private capital, knowledge and growth opportunities.\nThe launch marks the beginning of a long-term presence on the Island, designed to support early-stage and growth businesses by improving access to investment, founder experience and collaboration across the Crown Dependencies.\nThe inaugural event will take place on 12 February 2026 at Santander Work Café, bringing together Manx entrepreneurs, investors, advisers and business leaders alongside members of the established TEKEX network for an evening of candid founder conversations, investor perspectives and networking designed to spark collaboration beyond the room.\nRather than a single keynote, the event will feature a series of founder-led conversations focused on real-world scale-up challenges, investment readiness and sustainable growth.\nFor many founders, particularly in smaller jurisdictions, the challenge is not ambition or talent but access – access to the right conversations, the right capital and the right experience early enough to make a difference.\nFounders taking part include:\n\nJayne Sibley, founder of Sibstar, the debit card and app designed to help families support loved ones with dementia, which secured investment following an appearance on Dragon’s Den\nShelley Langan-Newton, co-founder of SQR, an Isle of Man-based business focused on secure digital infrastructure\nTim Huelin, founder of Daysium, who has built and scaled a technology business through the TEKEX ecosystem\n\nThe launch is supported by a group of professional services and ecosystem partners including Rathbones, Toast PR, C5 Alliance, SQR and BDO, reflecting TEKEX’s collaborative approach to building sustainable innovation communities.\nSpeaking ahead of the event, Ed Prow, founder of TEKEX, said: “TEKEX was created to connect people, capital and experience. The Isle of Man has a strong entrepreneurial base and a respected business environment, but like any growth ecosystem, access matters. By linking local founders and investors into a wider Crown Dependencies network, TEKEX aims to help businesses engage earlier with capital, learn from those who have already scaled, and build with long-term value in mind.”\nIsle of Man entrepreneur and SQR co-founder Shelley Langan-Newton added: “There is a real depth of entrepreneurial talent on the Island, often paired with strong ambition. What consistently makes the difference for founders is access to people who have already navigated the challenges of growth. TEKEX helps open those doors, and that is something the local business community genuinely needs.”\n
URL:https://channeleye.media/events/tekex-isle-of-man-launch/
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CATEGORIES:Business,Digital & Technology,Isle of Man
LOCATION:Market Hill. North Quay, Douglas, IM2 1AZ, Isle of Man
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