Where’s the money?

Due to overwhelming demand, the Venturefest South Business Growth Series has expanded to include a deep dive session on finding and securing investment for growth. This is essential attendance for businesses on the cusp of engaging with investors or with ambitious plans to grow who will soon engage with the investor community.

Date: 25th March, 2025

Time: 16:30 – 19:30PM with refreshments from 16:30PM

Location: Blake Morgan, Apex Plaza, Forbury Road, Reading, RG1 1AX

Tickets: Zero Cost Funded Tickets limited to the first 50 people, then £20 thereafter

Experts from The FSE Group, British Business Bank, Openshaw & Co., Blake Morgan, and other VFS Partners, will discuss the essential elements leading to a successful investment, how to plan, and how to avoid mistakes that can lead to investment falling through.

Designed to resonate with a wide range of businesses, from large-scale established companies seeking their next strategic round of investment to scaling businesses preparing to engage with the investment community for the first time, this VFS deep dive gives participants valuable insights and lessons learned to refine their approach, sharpen their processes, gain inspiration, and collaborate with knowledgeable and experienced professionals to achieve success.

What to Expect

– Hear from headline speaker, Jonathan Day, Investment Manager specialising in venture capital transactions, looking after equity in the South East for The FSE Group

– An interactive panel and Q&A session where delegates can engage and ask questions to VFS partners from The FSE Group, British Business Bank, Blake Morgan, and Openshaw & Co. covering investment preparation, key growth levers, including funding, building the right team, IP protection and wider legal advice.

– Networking and one-to-one conversations with the VFS partners and experts who are on hand to help you develop your business.

Host or Publisher Venturefest South