Natwest funding accelerator: Keep control & Fund your business

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.

▪ Scott Crowther covering off Grants and Grant writing

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

▪ David Milton covering off "Your Why"- The Why

This workshop will use some of the principles popularised by Simon Sinek in his book "Start with Why". We will help you understand your why and how it can help you win funding, get your first major contracts and attract an exceptional team. The fastest growing companies understand how this esoteric quality separates you from your competition and accelerates you toward your potential.

Speaker Bios:

Scott Crowther Innovation manager for WMG& Co-Founder of Pass the Smile.

David Milton Executive Coach, Founder, Ted Speaker and WMG in Residence 6 exits, 8 investment rounds and 2 MBO's.

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