Raising investment is a journey,
which is more fun in the company of others.
How to Value your startup
12:00
This interactive meetup, co-hosted by Focused For Business and SeedLegals, brings together startup founders to accelerate their plans for raising pre-seed/seed equity investment.
- Learn why it is important to ground your startup valuation in reality
- Hear about the “risk ladder” which investors use to inform the valuation
- Discover 3 proven ways to value early-stage businesses which withstand investor interrogation
- Receive practical tools you can use to reach a valuation for your business
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
Lunch & Learn: How to win and find investors
12:00
Raising investment for your business for the first (or second time) but feeling a bit baffled by the process or the language investors use?
If you are wondering what information investors require to back a business, this webinar, led by Hatty Fawcett, will demystify your investment options and help you find your ideal investor.
Key takeaways from this session:
- What funding options are open to your business
- The key ingredients investors look for when assessing an investment
- The essential documents investors need you to provide
- Where to find investors
Perfect the Pitch!
17:30
What to Expect:
- Real Life Stories: Hear from entrepreneurs who have recently pitched and gain insights from their experiences
- Expert Guidance: Learn from investors and experts on common mistakes and what good looks like
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, and potential collaborators to build relationships that can support your start-up journey
- Pitch Workshop – Talk to specialists about your future pitch in a safe and supportive environment
Who Should Attend:
- Start-up founders and co-founders
- Aspiring entrepreneurs preparing for investor pitches
- Anyone looking to sharpen their presentation skills
Why Attend?
This is your chance to perfect your pitch, gain confidence, and walk away with actionable ideas to perfect your pitch.
Funded by Dorset LEP
How to close a funding round in Q1: 5 things you need to know
12:00
Hatty Fawcett, Founder of Focused For Business, and Sam Simpson, Founder of FounderCatalyst have helped hundreds of founders raise equity investment. They also know there are a flurry of funding rounds completed in March and April every year.
In this webinar they’ll share why this is and explain how you can make the most of the “funding season” to close your round quickly. You can expect not just expert advice but practical tips on how to get your funding round over the line including:
- why March and April is the Funding Season
- the key investor documents you must have to close a funding round
- how to minimise risk for investors – and increase your chances of securing funding
- the best way to negotiate your startup valuation
- why getting S/EIS advance assurance helps you secure investors
Plus, Hatty and Sam will share resources to support your journey and wrap up with a live Q&A session.
Elite Business Live: Panel – The Untold Story of Gendered Funding
14:35
As part of Elite Business Live 2025, Hatty Fawcett will be a guest speaker at The Untold Story of Gendered Funding panel discussion
