Circular Economy Startup OWNI, co-founded by repeat social entrepreneur and SETsquared Exeter member, Kalkidan Legesse, has secured $420,000 to scale its re-commerce as a service technology across the United Kingdom this year.

On Wednesday 18 May 2022, SETsquared Exeter’s latest Discovery Room event was held at Real Idea’s Market Hall in Plymouth at the Immersive Dome. The Immersive Technology event highlighted the regional strengths and opportunities that the South West possesses in the field, with the sold out event drawing in speakers including Meta’s Lucia Tahan.

The inaugural SETsquared Exeter Celebration Dinner took place on the evening of Thursday 12 May at the Mecure, Southernhay Hotel, Exeter. It was an opportunity for SETsquared Exeter founders, advisors, and staff to get together and celebrate the successes of member businesses. It was also a chance to thank the fantastic professional services that work closely with SETsquared Exeter including Advisors-in-Residence and Entrepreneurs-in-Residence.