NatWest Funding Accelerator: Founder's Guide to Debt

Schedule

Tue May 19 2026 at 10:30 am to 02:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

University of Warwick "The Junction Building" | Coventry, EN

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Demystify debt funding and learn how to fund your business without giving up equity.
About this Event

Debt can be a powerful tool for growth - if you know how to use it. This interactive workshop is part of the NatWest Funding Accelerator and is designed to help founders

understand the full range of debt funding options available to them. Whether you're exploring your first loan or considering more advanced debt strategies, this session will help you to

understand what debt funding is and when to use it.

Why Attend?

• Explore different types of debt and learn how to prepare your business to be “fundable”

• Identify the risks and benefits of borrowing

• You’ll leave with practical tools, insights, and a clearer path to securing the right funding for your business.

• Learn from real entrepreneurs and funding experts

• Take part in hands-on activities to assess your funding needs


This session is ideal for:

• Founders exploring funding options who want to understand how debt can support their growth

• Entrepreneurs who want to retain equity and are considering loans or alternative finance

• Business owners unsure about the risks and benefits of borrowing

• Startups preparing to become “fundable” and seeking clarity on what lenders look for

• Anyone who wants to build confidence in using debt strategically to scale their business


Pre-event Actions:

To get the most out of this session, please complete the following before attending:

1.Download the NatWest Accelerator App

Available on iOS and Android. This is your hub for resources, updates, and community support.

2.Click on “Funding Accelerator”

Navigate to the Funding Accelerator section to access session materials and updates.

3.Apply to join the Funding Group

Apply to join the Funding Group to gain access to our exclusive group where you can:

• Ask funding-related questions

• Share your funding goals

• Connect with fellow entrepreneurs

Finally, please complete this short pre-joining survey (NW)

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Whilst we feel this topic is beneficial to business owners, the views expressed are not intended to be and should not be viewed as individual advice or as a

recommendation by Royal Bank of Scotland, NatWest, Ulster Bank, or any third party. You should seek independent advice in respect of issues that are of

concern to you.

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