Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations

This workshop is for GM based early-stage founders wishing to gain awareness and insights into the process of raising equity finance.
About this Event

This workshop is designed to support early-stage founders by providing valuable insights and a comprehensive understanding of the equity finance process. It aims to equip participants with the knowledge they need to navigate the complexities of raising equity funding, empowering them to make informed decisions and effectively engage with potential investors.

The workshop will cover:

• Fundraising Assets (Pitch deck, Financial Model ++)
• Fundraising Strategy (Dilution, Valuation, SEIS / EIS ++)
• Investor Engagement
• Awareness and understanding of the suitability of equity finance in support of your business growth aspirations.
• Understanding of the importance of a process-based approach to fundraising.
• Access to offline tools and templates to assist in the development of your fundraising assets and investment strategy.

This programme is designed for early-stage founders / entrepreneurs interesting in understanding the process of raising equity finance.

This workshop is delivered in collaboration with (DiSH).

DiSH offers growing digital security businesses and the wider Greater Manchester community with access to business support, mentoring, dedicated growth programmes, training, and career opportunities through a consortium of Barclays Eagle Labs, Plexal, Lancaster University and The University of Manchester.

Your place on the workshop is not automatically confirmed and you will receive an email from [email protected] once it is.

As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.

• Greater Manchester business only.
• Micro business, small and medium-sized enterprise, or large business.
• Social enterprises where these engage in economic activity.

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Videography and photography might take place during this workshop.