This year's Venturefest Oxford will see 13 businesses, including a company developing high-performance electric motorcycles, vie for the attention of potential investors. One of the exhibitors will be Meteor Power, a firm developing high-performance electric motorcycles and motors.Meteor Power was a finalist at our bi-annual Pitchfest event where entrepreneurs pitch for funding to a renowned group of investors. They are also on this year's Oxford Trust Enterprise Awards shortlist.
Mike Edwards of Meteor Power at last year's Pitchfest, pictured by The Oxford Mail
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