The Finance Marketplace: Your Access to Business Funding & Investment

The Finance Marketplace brings together the full range of regional finance support under one roof. This event is designed to give business owners and decision-makers direct access to funding and investment options, expert guidance, and practical advice to help you secure the resources you need for growth.

What to expect:

• Keynote speakers sharing insights on funding and investment trends
• Access to finance specialists from across Tees Valley
• Guidance on grants, loans, and investment opportunities
• Networking with local authorities, TVCA, and business support organisations
• Practical advice to help you navigate the finance landscape with confidence

Whether you’re looking for growth funding, investment opportunities, or simply want to understand what’s available, this event is your chance to connect with the right people and take the next step for your business.

Event Agenda:

13.00 - 13.25 – Arrival/Networking

13.25 - 13.30 – Welcome

13.30 - 13.40 - What funding is right for you

13.40 - 13.55 - Getting investment ready

13.55 - 14.10 - Investment Journey - case study (Sapere Software)

14.10 - 14.20 - Supporting Female Founders (Lifted Ventures)

14.20 - 14.40 - Angel Investor/Founder Panel Discussion

14.40 - 15.30 - Finance Marketplace

This session is part of the Tees Valley Business Masterclass Series, delivered by all five Tees Valley Local Authorities on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority, and funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

✅ Fully funded for eligible Tees Valley based participants.

📅 Date: 30 March 2026 | ⏰ Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm |📍 Location: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, TS3 6RS

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