Grosvenor House Business Club

Join Kate Cooper-Fay, CEO of Cooper-Fay Harris, for a candid, high-impact session that lifts the lid on the real capital journey, from early-stage funding to complex exits and acquisitions.

In today’s dynamic market, capital comes in many forms, equity, debt, hybrid instruments, or even acquisition financing. Understanding which route is right for your business and when can be the difference between growth and gridlock. This session explores the full end-to-end journey: how to prepare, position and perform at every stage of your business’s evolution.

Kate will share the insights, lessons and stories that most founders never hear, the unspoken realities behind raising and deploying capital, negotiating with investors and lenders, managing due diligence, and ultimately, achieving a successful exit.

Drawing on the Cooper-Fay Harris global methodology, trusted by investors, high-growth businesses and acquirers alike, Kate will unpack:

• How to prepare for capital at every stage, from MVP to multi-million-pound growth
• The differences between raising equity, securing debt, or structuring hybrid capital
• The mechanics of M&A: acquisitions, carve-outs, and buy-side strategies
• The investor and lender mindset, what they really want to see
• How to de-risk your business, maintain control, and optimise value through the lifecycle
• What no one tells you about the emotional, strategic, and financial journey to exit

Expect an unfiltered conversation that blends real-world experience with strategic clarity. Whether you’re a founder seeking your first round of debt capital, a leader considering acquisitions, or an owner planning an exit, this session will give you the tools, frameworks and foresight to navigate your capital journey with confidence and control.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Holly Mourbey