Raising investment is a journey
Which is more fun in the company of others.
Funding Strategy Workshop (via Zoom)
14:00
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
What’s my company worth?
12:00
Set your valuation too high and you risk putting investors off. Set it too low and you could give away more equity than you need to. So how do you find a valuation that works for both you and your investors?
Join Hatty Fawcett, Founder of Focused For Business, and Adam Phillips, Funding Associate at SeedLegals, for a practical webinar exploring how startup valuations work and what founders should consider when deciding what their company is worth.
Drawing on their experience supporting hundreds of startup funding rounds, Hatty and Adam will demystify startup valuation and help you approach conversations with investors with greater confidence.
We’ll explore:
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How to value an early-stage company
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What investors look at when assessing the value of your business
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The factors that can increase — or decrease — your valuation
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How much equity you might expect to give away during a funding round
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Pre-money vs post-money valuation and why understanding the difference matters
Whether you’re preparing for your first Angel or VC raise, already talking to investors, or simply want to understand what your startup could be worth, this session will give you practical insights to help you approach your next funding round.
Investor-ready? How simple mistakes can lose investors
12:00
You’ve got an investor interested. Your pitch went well. They want to know more.
What happens next can make or break your investment round.
From an untidy cap table and missing legal documents to unrealistic financials or unanswered questions, seemingly small issues can quickly undermine investor confidence — and potentially turn an interested investor into a “no”.
Join Hatty Fawcett, Founder of Focused For Business, and Adam Phillips, Funding Associate at SeedLegals, for a practical webinar exploring what it really means to be investor ready — and the common mistakes founders should address before approaching Angels and VCs.
Drawing on their experience supporting hundreds of startup funding rounds, Hatty and Adam will share practical insights into what investors expect to see and how founders can prepare for the scrutiny that comes once an investor is seriously considering their opportunity.
We’ll explore:
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What “investor ready” actually means — and what investors expect from founders
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Why your cap table matters and the issues that can cause problems during a raise
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What investors may look for during due diligence and how to prepare
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The numbers you need to know before entering an investor conversation
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Legal and funding mistakes that can slow down — or derail — a round
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How to make it easy for an investor to say yes and move towards completion
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What to get in order before you start fundraising, rather than trying to fix problems mid-raise
Whether you’re about to approach your first investor, already having conversations with Angels or VCs, or preparing to close a round, this session will help you identify potential gaps and get your business ready for investment.