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 5:
Whether you're preparing to pitch or simply want to get your financial house in order, this session will help you decode the numbers that investors care about. We’ll explore the key
financial and trigger metrics that demonstrate your business is fundable, how to forecast your cash flow with confidence, and what actions you can take to improve your financial position.
Through hands-on activities, expert insights, and real-world examples, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to align your financials with your funding goals—and what steps to take
next.
This is session five of six in the NatWest Funding Accelerator series, but it stands alone as a powerful deep dive into the financials behind funding.
Why Attend?
• Learn how to present your financials in a way that builds funder confidence
• Understand the key metrics that signal business health and growth potential
• Get practical tools and actions to improve your financial performance
• Hear from entrepreneurs and experts who’ve successfully navigated the funding journey
• Connect with a community of like-minded founders and funding professionals
This is ideal for:
• Founders preparing to raise funding and wanting to build financial confidence
• Entrepreneurs unsure what financial information funders actually need
• Business owners looking to improve how they present financials to investors or lenders
• Startups aiming to understand key metrics that signal growth and fundability
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.
[Entrepreneur & short bio]
[Guest Panellists & short bio]
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:
1. Ask funding-related questions
2. Share your funding goals
3. Connect with fellow entrepreneur
