NatWest Funding Accelerator: Founder’s Guide to Equity

Schedule

Wed Mar 04 2026 at 09:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Lumen, Floor 4 | Newcastle upon Tyne, EN

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Discover the different types of equity funding and learn how they work in this practical, founder-focused workshop from NatWest Accelerator
About this Event

Are you a founder exploring equity investment? Join us for a dynamic, in-person workshop designed to help you understand the equity funding landscape and prepare your

business to attract the right investors. This session is part of the NatWest Funding Accelerator – a six-part series supporting entrepreneurs to explore funding options, build financial

confidence, and connect with a vibrant community of peers and experts. Through real founder case studies, and hands-on activities, you’ll gain the tools and insights needed to fund your

business your way.

Why Attend?

• Understand the pros, cons, and types of equity funding

• Learn ways of valuing your business and prepare for investment

• Hear real stories from founders who’ve raised equity capital

• Get practical tips on building investor relationships

• Connect with peers and funding experts

Speaker Bios:

Hear real stories from founders and experts who’ve navigated the funding journey—what worked, what didn’t, and what they’ve learnt.

[Entrepreneur & short bio]

[Guest Panellists & short bio]

This session is ideal for:

•Founders considering equity investment now or in the future.

•Entrepreneurs who want to understand what makes a business “investible.”

•Anyone curious about the pros and cons of equity funding and how to navigate the process with confidence.

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 entrepreneur


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presentation.

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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Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Coffee & Connect - Welcome & Networking
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Intro & Key Concepts
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Interactive Exercise
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Expert Spotlight: Q&A
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Lunch (not provided)
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Action Lab - Time To Work On Your Learnings
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The Lumen, Floor 4, The Lumen Floor 4, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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