Tiago Dos Santos Botelho

Tiago Dos Santos Botelho is a Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, where he is a member of the Strategy and Entrepreneurship department. He is actively engaged in research and public discourse on entrepreneurial ecosystems and innovation financing.

His research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the dynamics of angel investing, particularly in the UK context. He investigates how startup funding mechanisms, such as business angel networks and group investing, influence entrepreneurial activity and access to capital. His work also explores gender trends among business angels and strategies for startups to effectively engage with investors.

Prof. Botelho has contributed significantly to public understanding through media engagement, with multiple press appearances discussing the rise of female business angels, the future of angel investing groups, and the structural challenges in startup funding. His research outputs and projects reflect a strong commitment to bridging academic insights with practical entrepreneurial support.

He has been featured in 6 media contributions, highlighting findings from his research on angel investor networks and entrepreneurial growth. These include discussions on the increasing participation of women in angel investing and the strategic advantages of group-based investment models.

Prof. Botelho advises on innovation and entrepreneurship policy and practice, with a focus on improving the startup funding landscape. His work suggests an interest in systemic solutions to funding gaps, particularly through networked investment models. He is involved in multiple research projects, though specific grant details are not provided.

He is affiliated with the Strategy and Entrepreneurship research group at Norwich Business School, contributing to a collaborative environment focused on innovation, strategic management, and entrepreneurial finance.