Raising investment is a journey
Which is more fun in the company of others.
Valuation that wins: How to price your round for momentum
13:00
In this webinar, learn how to set a valuation that reflects your progress, stands up to investor scrutiny and still supports your long-term ambitions.
You’ll learn how to:
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💡Understand how risk underpins valuation – and how investors use it to decide what your company is worth
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💡Link your progress to your price – explore how traction, product and team “shore up” your valuation
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💡Use 3 practical valuation methods for early-stage businesses (and when to use each one)
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💡See how investors offset risk in a deal – and how to negotiate from the front foot
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💡Think like a VC and develop a valuation strategy that plays to your end game (future rounds, dilution and ownership)
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💡Use practical tools to prepare and sanity-check your valuation
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💡Hear how founders like you have negotiated their valuation and successfully closed their round.
Funding Strategy Workshop (via Zoom)
12:00
Our exclusive (and free) online Funding Strategy Workshops are designed to demystify the investment process and break down investor jargon, giving you the information you need to speed up your fundraising journey.
Whether you’re raising investment for the first time or going for your second round, our interactive workshops will help you overcome challenges you might face and provide you with valuable insights on:
- When to raise investment
- What amount to raise
- How to reach out to investors
Closing with Confidence: From First Commitment to Money in the Bank – and beyond!
12:00
Hosted by: Sam Simpson (FounderCatalyst) & Hatty Fawcett (Focused For Business)
Getting “yes” is only the beginning. This session guides you through the final stretch of your raise — converting soft commitments into signed investment, handling due diligence smoothly, and staying compliant once the round is complete.
What we’ll cover:
✅ What a successful close really looks like — investor communication & momentum management
✅ What investors check during due diligence — and how to be prepared
✅ Post-raise essentials — issuing shares, EMI schemes, investor updates & compliance
✅ How to avoid common post-funding headaches — confusion over cap tables, reporting deadlines, and documentation
✅ How to focus on delivery — the milestones that drive value ahead of your next round
The lead investor effect: Unlock momentum and close faster
13:00
The right lead investor doesn’t just write the biggest cheque – they set the tone, terms and momentum for the whole round.
This session walks you through how to find, win and work with a lead so you can close faster and with confidence.
You’ll learn how to:
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💡Understand what a lead investor really does (beyond money) and why they’re critical to your round
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💡Clarify who your ideal lead is based on your stage, sector and round size
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💡Find potential leads and build a focused target list, instead of pitching anyone and everyone
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💡Navigate the key investor-led terms that leads care about – and which ones you actually need to worry about
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💡Use ASAs (Advance Subscription Agreements) to help you close deals faster and build momentum towards your round
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💡Access practical tools and frameworks to plan your outreach and manage the process
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💡Hear how founders like you landed a lead investor and used that momentum to close their round