How to attract the right investors

Who is it for?

This is ideal for ambitious entrepreneurs who are either in the start-up phase and are unsure of where or how to raise the capital to launch or are already trading but need more capital to reach profitability and scale.

How will you benefit?

The workshop, run in partnership with the British Library and IP Centre, packs a massive amount of content into just half a day to equip you with a simple to follow, step-by-step approach to securing investment. By the end of the workshop you will:

• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of various investment options
• Know how to launch a successful crowdfunding campaign in double-quick time
• Receive invaluable insights from successful angel investor Colin Coghlan
• Have a proven template for creating a winning Executive Summary
• Know where and how to secure Venture Capital
• Understand how to take advantage of new government tax schemes
• Be able to value your business accurately
• Have an 'insiders list' of recommended small-business-friendly VCs, angel networks, lawyers, crowdfunding sites and more
• Know the best methods for dramatically increasing he credibility of your team with investors
• Have received priceless tips on how to pitch your business to an angel investor
• Know how to create a winning video pitch for crowdfunding
• Understand how to avoid the legal pitfalls when securing any investment
• Have a clear understanding of how to play the funding game