Theo Paphitis announces the Business Pitch competition winner!

The Business Pitch – a competition for entrepreneurial students and alumni from Solent University, Southampton - reached its climax on Wednesday 29 June with the winner announced, following a challenging pitching process in front of Theo Paphitis and a panel of business experts.

Mitch Wisniewski a 2020 BA (Hons) Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) Solent University graduate was crowned the winner, receiving a £10,000 investment to accelerate his company Other Skies - a 3D bespoke configuration service for the marine industry.   

On announcing the winner Theo Paphitis said, “This is a fantastic prize. Projects like this provide start-up businesses with an incredible step up, giving them access to mentors and support during a crucial stage of their business, which I’m sure will be of great benefit.”  

 Following its launch last year, the  Business Pitch competition participants were whittled down to six finalists who pitched their business propositions to a panel of experienced business experts, Theo Paphitis – retail entrepreneur and TV dragon, entrepreneur and Chancellor of Solent University, Lucy Findlay MBE, Managing Director Social Enterprise Mark CIC, and Lakbir Singh - Head of Group Operations Planet Education.  

Find out more about the competition here.