Join Reading's largest property event for an evening of property networking featuring a new expert speaker each month

We have a very welcoming, relaxed event suitable for newbies and property tycoons alike.

We live and breathe property and are keen to help others on their journey so please come along to our event to find out more.

Typical format is:

• 7.00pm start - Introductions
• 7.15pm - Main speaker for 45mins
• 8.00pm - Audience Q&A
• 8.30pm onwards - Networking

Network, mingle, learn and be inspired.

This month, our speakers are Atuksha and Davin Poonwassie.

Davin and Atuksha are the founders of Simple Crowdfunding, an FCA authorised property crowdfunding platform that offers both equity and debt investments.

Both will be covering:

• The difference between equity crowdfunding and peer to peer lending and how these sit in your property finance stack
• How to raise funds and promote your investments legally and compliantly
• What you should look for when evaluating a project before investing

Atuksha Poonwassie

Atuksha manages Simple Crowdfunding, a property investment platform offering both equity and peer to peer lending opportunities. She is a Director of the UK Crowdfunding Association, and regularly engages with policymakers and the regulators to advance this marketplace for all sectors.

She is the 2017 national Venus ‘Influential Woman of the Year’ award winner and is recognised in the P2P Finance News' Power 50 in 2019, 2020 and 2021 (making the top 10 cut over the last two years). This list highlights the 50 most influential people in P2P.

Atuksha is also a huge fan of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and data analytics, having run a CRM consulting business for 15+ years. Being a firm believer in building a strong community and customer base, she uses her expertise to help property professionals raise finance, build a crowd, and stand out in the market, whilst providing better access to the UK property market to everyone.

Davin Poonwassie

Davin runs all operations within Simple Crowdfunding. His background is in IT and database design and implementation, running a consultancy that provided guidance and support to implement global solutions to manage and protect customer and company data. With a background in data and information technology, Davin is well suited to this online property finance marketplace and uses his skills and expertise to enhance the Simple offering.

Davin's first property venture was when he was at University, where he managed the student accommodation that he lived in. Since then, he has invested in many property projects, both off and on-platform, investing in the UK and France.