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
Investor-ready? How simple mistakes can lose investors
12:00
A great pitch deck opens doors. Being truly investor-ready is what gets deals done.
This session shows you what to have in place before you start serious investor conversations – and how to avoid some common mistakes to avoid that can undo all the hard work you have done to get investors “on the hook”.
You’ll learn how to:
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Build the “Big 5” investor-ready assets every founder needs: deck, one-pager, financial forecast, cap table/round structure and simple data room
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Create a simple but credible financial forecast – and avoid common investor red flags
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Get clear on what to prepare before you speak to investors, so you’re not scrambling during due diligence
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Use a term sheet to structure and negotiate a deal, not just as a legal formality
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Leverage practical templates and checklists to get investor-ready faster
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Hear how founders like you prepared properly and used it to speed up their raise
Modelling your way to success
12:00
Hosted by: Sam Simpson (FounderCatalyst) & Hatty Fawcett (Focused For Business)
Investors don’t expect a crystal ball — but they do expect a financial model that shows strategic thinking and realistic forecasting. This webinar breaks down the essentials of early-stage financial modelling so you can present numbers investors trust and avoid the usual forecasting red flags.
What we’ll cover:
✅ What a financial forecast really is — and what it’s not
✅ How to ground assumptions in reality using metrics & benchmarks
✅ How HMRC and early-stage investors view financial models differently
✅ Common red flags that undermine credibility — and how to avoid them
The power of a lead investor: Build momentum & close your round
12:00
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