Raising Finance

This comprehensive workshop, led by specialists in their field, will explain the various types of business funds available, including debt, equity, crowdfunding and grants.

We will explain how to get your academic spin-out business ready for access to finance, and the documentation you’ll need to prepare to have best chance of securing finance.

Delivered by highly experienced investors and grant providers, we will delve into tips and tricks which will maximise your possibility of being able to successfully access debt or equity finance.

The event is aimed at early stage spin-out business owner/managers, academic entrepreneurs and Technology Transfer Officers, looking for an understanding of the broader finance market and funding to take the business to the next level.

Attendees will gain a broader knowledge and understanding of the types of finance available to early stage businesses, together with tips and tricks for maximising the possibility of being able to successfully access debt or equity. Equally helpful - will be an understanding of which you should not approach at different stages of the business development.

Agenda

10.00am - Welcome and introductions

10.15am – Getting the right funds – Grants, Equity, Debt, R&D Tax credit

10.30am – Preparing for finance

10.45am – Equity Investments and Investor requirements

11.00am – Debt Finance: options and funder requirements

11.15am – Comfort break

11.30am – Crowd Funding: an overview

11.50 - Grants

- What does an assessor look for

Anthony Khan, MICRA grants manager

12.10 – Q&A

The session will take place online via Zoom. A link for the call will be circulated prior to the event to registered attendees.

The workshop is facilitated by Janette Pallas a regional access to finance specialist, with sessions by a business angel and equity investor, MICRA grants manager, Anthony Khan.