# The AXA Startup Angel competition is back for 2026.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · Evening Standard*

## Key points

- The AXA Startup Angel competition offers two top prizes of £25,000 plus expert mentoring in 2026.
- Runner-up packages include over £18,000 in mentoring and media exposure, including a business profile in The Standard.
- Dyamotech used its prize to fund production and pilot a wearable concussion management system for youth sports.
- WeDonate grew from 200 to over 5,000 users and secured 1,000 brand partnerships after winning in 2024.
- Intotum's win enabled its first ready-to-wear collection to be shown at London Fashion Week 2024.

**Companies:** AXA Business Insurance, The Standard, Dyamotech, Main Squeeze, WeDonate, Intotum, Team Repair
**Countries:** United Kingdom

[Read the full story on Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/business/axastartupangel/winners-axa-startup-angel-competition-tips-b1275252.html)

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