Tech Startup Founder Essentials for Investment, Fundraising and Success

🚀 About the Event

Scaling a startup requires more than a great idea—it takes structure, knowledge, and access to the right tools. This hands-on event is your crash course in going from concept to investment-ready, with insights from startup specialists, legal and financial advisors, tech partners, and sales leaders.

We’ve curated a startup roadmap to walk you through every major milestone—from ideation to raising your first round.

Delivered by Matthew Milner, Angel Investor, Startup advisor, multi-VC scout and pitch coach you will have your chance to learn and ask questions throughout the night.

🧠 What You’ll Learn :

1. Startup Foundations: Crash course in the fundamentals of the startup landscape and essential frameworks to kick start your founder journey.
2. From Idea to MVP to Growth What is an MVP? 99% of Founders get this wrong! With a focus on leveraging MVP feedback to iterate quickly and achieve product–market fit.
3. How to develop a profitable pricing strategy and business model for startups To build a profitable pricing strategy and business model, focus on customer value, adjust based on performance, and address key investor concerns. 
4. Growth Hacking Discover smart, low-cost tactics for rapid growth by leveraging data, creativity and experimentation to scale your startup efficiently. 
5. Sales 101: Whether your B2B or B2C what are some of the essential strategies and effective techniques to maximise the return on your efforts.
6. How to secure fundraising and Investment success starts with your dream team, investors back people as much as ideas. Focus on co-founders who complement your strengths and seek advisors with industry expertise.
7. Pitch Deck Learn how to create a clear, persuasive pitch deck that effectively communicates your startup’s value and captures investor interest.
8. The importance of Networking Leverage your personal connections to gain new perspectives and enhance your creativity and problem-solving. Know what qualities to look for when building meaningful and diverse relationships.
9. Finding Co Founders & Building a Team. How to bring people to your mission and keep them motivated…without breaking the bank!
10. Knowing When to Pivot  how to monitor market signals, assess when to pivot or persevere and make difficult decisions such as restructuring or stopping. also explores strategies for managing internal pressures and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
11. Building a Brand & Effective PR strategies Learn how to create a strong, authentic brand that connects with your audience and clearly reflects your startup’s values and vision and how to craft effective PR strategies that build brand credibility, engage the media and communicate your startup’s story with impact.
12. Due Diligence Rooms & Exit Strategies for Startups Understand how to prepare due diligence materials and plan exit strategies to maximise your startup’s value and appeal to investors.

✅ Who Should Attend?

• Founders preparing to raise their first round
• MVP-stage startups refining their product and GTM
• Bootstrapped builders looking to structure & scale
• Solo entrepreneurs or founding teams in ideation or launch phase

🎁 Bonus Perks Claim:

• 100+ Free Resources Pack
• 50+ Credits & Discounts

• 7 Free Expert Consultations

• Actionable templates and startup checklists
• Essential Reading List
• ½ Price Ticket to September Pitch Competition at Home Grown Private Members Club

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot

Spots are limited. Register now to secure your access to the tools, insights, and people that will help you grow.

Register Now

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PLEASE NOTE:

The Entrepreneurs Collective is a Private Members’ Community for Tech Founders and Investors.

(Please Note: Tickets are for tech founders and investors if you would like to attend as an agency, consultancy or service provider please email David@entrepreneurscollective.biz.)

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Disclaimer: This event is for startup founders & investors. If you are a Fundraiser, your ticket will be cancelled and denied entry.

*This event will be vetted, so please use your work email when purchasing your tickets. If we cannot determine who you represent, we will cancel your ticket and give you a full refund. Thank you for understanding.