How to crowdfund for your business

With the rise of the web and social media a new funding avenue has emerged Crowdfunding.

Using the speed, connectivity and power of the internet a company can now make funding accessible to "the crowd".

This workshop explores the latest Crowdfunding trends and platforms to raise capital, avoid the common pitfalls and help you to discover an approach to Crowdfunding that works best for you.

You will learn:

 The four types of crowdfunding
 How does crowd funding work?
 How much does it cost?
 How to secure a loan through Crowdlending
 How will you know if crowdfunding is right for you?
 How do Crowdgifting sites work?
 What are the legal implications?
 How to make a Crowdfunding pitch

This evening event will give you a chance to ask your own questions and network with like-minded people.

Expert speakers

Paul Grant founder of The Funding Game knows what it’s like to be on both sides of the funding fence. As an entrepreneur he raised funds for his own business, securing capital from business angels, bankers, family and friends, and even a government grant.

After seven years of trading he exited his business in 2003 and was invited to join a private equity company, Capital Partners, eventually heading up the business angel division. Here he had access to nearly 5,000 angel investors and reviewed more than 1,000 business plans every year.

What other entrepreneurs say

"Paul is one of those advisors that is talking from experience rather than from a textbook. These events will save most people a fortune." - Managing Director Arated.com

“Valuable insights and sound advice from someone who has been there and is now on the other side." - Initial AF Data Gatherer, FFCS PPI, Deloitte LLP

“For me, Paul is one of the few reliable and affordable sources of information around on funding start-ups, a "game" which few UK entrepreneurs ever manage to win.” – Director of Nanodome Limited

Event details

Who should attend? Ideal for entrepreneurs who have already created a business and are looking for growth capital, or are in the start-up phase and are unsure of where or how to raise the capital to launch.
Place: British Library Business & IP Centre
Cost: free
How to Book: View our events calendar and book online