Event Information
Description
Should I still be seeking investment for my business during the current global crisis?
Our reality has changed dramatically in the last few weeks. Many of the world's major events have been suspended, Governments are pulling together huge economic stimulus packages and day-to-day life continues to shift rapidly.
As an entrepreneur, if you feel your plans have been dashed and all business growth activity has to be parked for now, you may also be wondering if it's still a good time to go out and raise money for your business.
In this engaging short webinar, funding expert Paul Grant outlines why this could be the best time to raise equity capital for your business.
In a nutshell
You'll learn:
✦ Five key actions to take over the next few weeks that will progress your funding plans and ultimately secure investment
✦ The best channels for approaching investors while everything is in lockdown and there are few in-person events
✦ The new initiatives being introduced by the main equity crowdfunding platforms to ensure your chances of raising capital successfully remain high
✦ Three things you should NOT be doing during this volatile period
Who is it for?
Entrepreneurs at all stages - whether you're about to launch your business or have an established business.
Your Questions
This is not just a presentation. We'll be opening up the webinar for live Questions & Answers to help you figure things out during this challenging time.
This Webinar Series
We've seen huge shifts in our way of life as part of the fight against Covid-19 in the past several weeks.
Entrepreneurs around the world have been adjusting their approaches to business and building new capabilities to meet their customers' current and future needs.
This special webinar series from The Funding Game, run in partnership with the British Library Business & IP Centre, is designed to help you navigate the current crisis so that you and your business can emerge the other side stronger than ever.
Expert speaker
Paul Grant knows what it’s like to be on both sides of the funding fence. As an entrepreneur he raised funds for his own business, securing capital from business angels, bankers, family and friends, and even a government grant.
After seven years of trading, he exited his business in 2003 and was invited to join a private equity company, Capital Partners, eventually heading up the business angel division. Here he had access to nearly 5,000 angel investors and reviewed more than 1,000 business plans every year.
During this time Paul learnt a lot about why so many businesses fail to secure the funding they need in the start-up and growth phases. Paul has met with many investors, bankers, and venture capitalists over the years and in the course of his work has uncovered what they are really looking for.
More importantly, Paul has developed an approach to raising capital that works. He is keen to share with you what he has learnt as an entrepreneur and as an industry insider.
What entrepreneurs say
"Paul is one of those advisors that is talking from experience rather than from a textbook. These events will save most people a fortune."
- Managing Director at Arated.com Corp. Ltd.
"Paul's How to Attract the Right Investors is one of those rare workshops that is jam-packed with useful information and where one can't leave the pen and notebook to rest. For any entrepreneur looking to raise investment capital, this is a must-attend."
- Vlad Petre, Entrepreneur & Product Developer, RateSetter
"Paul has a full understanding of what investors are looking for and through his advice I was able to write an outstanding executive summary and improve my business plan, resulting in investment."
- Director at Breathing Relief Ltd.
"I recently attended one of Paul's workshops at the British Library and learnt more in a few hours than I had in many weeks - possibly months prior to this."
- Gerry Nixon, Head of Youth Engagement Strategy @ The National
"Valuable insights and sound advice from someone who has been there and is now on the other side."
- Initial AF Data Gatherer, FFCS PPI, Deloitte LLP
"Paul has a wealth of experience behind him, not to mention a host of useful contacts. His well-rounded approach makes the event well worth the outlay."
- Business Training News
