Wondering how to fund & scale up your business?

This Conference is your chance to meet world-leading industry experts and funders to guarantee and determine the success of your business' growth.

This Event welcomes businesses across all industries to get the necessary support for your business. All attendees to the event will have an ample opportunity to liaise with top investors and financial institutions to discuss their funding options and growth pathways.

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Agenda:

⌚ 08.30 - 09.00 REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

⌚ 09.00 - 09.05 WELCOME FROM BFS AND SPONSORS

⌚ 09.05 - 09.15 The Impact of Scalingup Businesses on the UK Economy

Nick Howe, Regional Enterprise Manager at NatWest

⌚ 09.15-09.40 How to ensure your business can scale

Eleonora Ferrero, Director of European Operations at Mind the Bridge

⌚ 09.40-10.05 From Startup to IPO

Umerah Akram, Head of Elite Growth UK and Licensing, London Stock Exchange

⌚ 10.05-10.45 Strategy and Planning for fast and sustainable Growth

Moderator: Nick Howe, Regional Enterprise Manager at NatWest

Roshan Puri, Assistant Director at Calculus Capital

Darran Green, Investment Director at Rockpool Investments

Paul Lantsbury, Senior Finance Manager at PwC

⌚ 10.45-11.05 COFFEE & TEA BREAK

⌚ 11.05-11.45 Combining private & institutional investment for high impact ventures

Moderator: Alia Ali, Head of Commercial Law at A City Law Firm Limited

Katrina Cruz, Impact investment Adviser at ClearlySo

Tim Mills, Investment Director at Angel CoFund

Geraldine Etienne, Campaign Development Associate at Seedrs

⌚ 11.45-12:10 Laws & Rules for Scaleups

Karen Holden, Managing Director at A City Law Firm Limited

⌚ 12.10-13.00 Funding Options & Strategies for Growth

Moderator: Arina Osiannaya, Managing Director at Business Funding Show

Anil Stocker, CEO and Co-Founder at MarketInvoice

Dr. Neil Morgan, Investor partnerships at Innovate UK

Megan Reynolds, Equity Fundraising Manager at Crowdcube

Ian Warren, Senior Lending Manager at NatWest

⌚ 13.00-14.00 LUNCH BREAK

⌚ 14.00-14.40 Tech Trends and Innovation

Moderator: Sharniya Ferdinand, Business Growth Enabler at NatWest

Rachel Power, Open Innovations Ecosystem Senior Manager at Accenture

Sonya Iovieno, Head of Accelerator & Growth at Silicon Valley Bank

⌚ 14.40-15.20 Going Global Post Brexit

Moderator: Sharniya Ferdinand, Business Growth Enabler at NatWest

Rory Smith, Partnership Management & International Advisor at Department of International Trade

Carolina Fernandes, Senior Innovation Adviser at Enterprise Europe Network

⌚ 15.20-16.00 Opportunities for ScaleUps in the World of Venture Capital

Moderator: Arina Osiannaya, Managing Director at Business Funding Show

Paul Excell, Executive Director at ScaleUp Group

Will Gibbs, Investment Manager at Octopus Ventures

Maria Wagner, Investment Director at Beringea

⌚ 16.00-16.15 Closing Remarks

⌚ 16.15-17.00 Networking reception with Drinks

Did you know? Successful ScaleUps have the potential to deliver up to 150,000 additional jobs and as much as 225 billion pounds towards the UK GDP within the next 15 years! Come to learn the know-hows and be a part of the Economy’s increase in productivity!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES​ AVAILABLE, FOR DETAILS VISIT THIS PAGE or CONTACT ORGANISERS.

Organiser:

The Business Funding Show

Arina Osiannaya, Managing Director

+44 (0) 740 584 70 13 | arina@businessfundingshow.com www.businessfundingshow.com

NB: Due to the strict venue's regulations we require every attendee to be registered in advance. Hereby, if you're purchaising a ticket for more than one person or a group ticket; please, ensure to provide us with their full name and email address. The best email to send visitors' information is contact@businessfundingshow.com