Funding for Fast Growth

You have dreamed it, planned it and pitched it but how do you get the capital to grow your business?

It all comes down to one thing, your ability to successfully play 'The Funding Game.'

Save yourself time and money with this invaluable half-day workshop and learn how to:

quickly build the critical tools you need to attract investors
learn how to find and approach investors
secure the right investment deal for you and your business and hold on to as equity stake in your business as possible.

How will you benefit?

By the end of the workshop you will have:

a reliable DIY approach for finding angel investors
a template for creating a winning executive summary
tools to value your early-stage business
an understanding of how to develop a credible and attractive business forecast for investment
an 'insiders' list of recommended small-business-friendly VCs, bankers, angel networks, accountants and more
priceless tips on how to pitch your business to an angel investor
top tips on how to assess the true value of an offer from an angel investor
direction on how to give away the least amount of equity stake in your business
key legal pitfalls to watch out for

Expert speakers:

Paul Grant

Paul knows what it is 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 Paul 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.

Colin Coghlan

Colin is a successful angel investor who will be demystifying what an angel investor looks for in a business.

He is a private investor, advisor, mentor and speaker specialising in early stage and rapid growth business.

Colin's early career was in the energy industry before he moved into the wireless infrastructure sector. He was General Manager of one of the founding companies of the Freeview television service before becoming CEO of one of the others and ultimately leading it through a trade sale. Colin's portfolio is focused on the technology, media and telecommunications sector including television, mobile and cloud computing.

What 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

"Paul has a full understanding of what investors are looking for and through his advice I was able to write an outstanding executive summary and improve my business plan, resulting in investment." - Director at Breathing Relief Ltd.

"Paul has a wealth of experience behind him, not to mention a host of useful contacts. His well-rounded approach makes the event well worth the outlay." - Business Training News

Event details

Who should attend? Ambitious entrepreneurs who are either in the start-up phase and are unsure of where or how to raise the capital to launch or those already trading but need more capital to reach profitability and scale.
Place: British Library Business & IP Centre
Cost: £59 by entering discount code “library” when booking - standard price £74
How to Book: Book your place online to today