Accelerate Your Funding Series Part 2 - Keep Control & Fund Your Business

What is the 'Accelerate Your Funding' Series? Fund your business your way!

• A series of six individual workshops, spread over 12-weeks, collectively called “Funding Accelerator”. In Milton Keynes these are taking place fortnightly starting Wednesday 18th September 2025. (Skipping 2nd Oct)

• The series builds from funding your vsion, retaining ownership, debt funding and equity investment, funding financials and getting started with pitching.

• Attendees are encouraged to attend all six parts of the series, however this is not mandatory. Sessions are not recorded nor will they be streamed for remote access.

• Each event follows a similar format; a two hour immersive workshop with education starting at 10am, expert panellists, a relatable case study and some top tips, followed by a working lunch then an expert guest related 'catalyst session' (bonus content!) and an optional group implementation session (Action Labs and Growth Labs) to 'get the thing done' until 4pm (or whenever you need to leave)

• Participants with hub access passes are welcome to stay until the coworking space closes at 8pm.

*Aim of the Session 2:

: Looking to grow your business without giving up equity? This session is for founders who don’t want equity investment right now. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore non?dilutive funding options that let you raise capital while keeping ownership. From grants and competitions to crowdfunding, revenue-based finance, and strategic partnerships - you’ll learn how to

fund your business your way. You’ll also hear a real-world founder story and get practical tools to start building your own funding strategy.

Why attend?

▪ Stay in control: Learn how to grow without equity investment.

▪ Explore funding options: Discover grants, competitions, crowdfunding, and more.

▪ Build your plan: Leave with a roadmap and actionable next steps for your funding journey.

▪ Hear from founders and experts: Learn from their experience and knowledge and apply it to your business.

Speaker Bios:

Hear real stories from founders and experts who’ve navigated the funding journey - what worked, what didn’t, and what they’ve learnt.

This session is ideal for:

• Founders and entrepreneurs at any stage of growth

• Business owners exploring funding for the first time

• Startups looking to scale without equity investment (at this stage)

• Anyone who wants to fund their business on their own terms

Pre-event Actions:

To get the most out of this session, please complete the following before attending:

1.Download the NatWest Accelerator App

Available on iOS and Android. This is your hub for resources, updates, and community support.

2.Click on “Funding Accelerator”

Navigate to the Funding Accelerator section to access session materials and updates.

3.Apply to join the Funding Group

Apply to join the Funding Group to gain access to our exclusive group where you can:

• Ask funding-related questions

• Share your funding goals

• Connect with fellow entrepreneurs

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