Do you have a startup that needs funding? Do you want to learn how startup funding works, what you need to do before trying to raise funding, and where you can go to get it? Then join us for this interactive, online fundraising event, which will provide practical, step by step advice. It will feature talks from entrepreneurs who have successfully raised funding for their businesses, investors and funding organisations. Learn expert tips, the pitfalls to avoid, what investors are looking for and more.
Who Should Attend?
- Anyone who is thinking about raising money for their startup
- Anyone that wants an understanding of fundraising for early stage businesses and products
What are some of the Topics?
- The key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding, and the anatomy of a "fundable" company
- How to make yourself more attractive to investors
- How to utilize online fundraising networks and platforms, like Innovate UK, universities, LEP’s, British Business Bank and more
- How to meet and work with different sources of capital, such as friends and family, angel investors, venture capitalists, government grants, loans, and more.