Founder Workshop – Manchester
Free to Attend | Limited Spots Available
Are you a founder preparing to raise investment? Join our exclusive Founder Fundraising Workshops, where you’ll gain insider knowledge on how to run a seamless fundraising process, secure capital, and communicate effectively with investors.
This workshop, led by Arāya Ventures with Sure Valley Ventures, Manchester Angels & Ascension, is designed to equip founders with the essential skills, insights, and strategies needed to successfully raise investment and drive business growth.
What You’ll Learn
✅ How to run a tight fundraising process & timeline
✅ Key strategies to succeed in securing capital for your funding round
✅ How to communicate effectively with angel investors & VC funds (like Arāya Ventures)
✅ How to demonstrate traction, momentum & investment readiness
✅ Post-funding best practices to ensure long-term success
Whether you’re raising your first round or scaling your investment strategy, this workshop will provide actionable insights to help you navigate the fundraising landscape with confidence.
Upcoming Workshops
📌 Edinburgh | 20th May 2025
🕙 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
🤝 In partnership with: NatWest x Pathways Forward
📌 Liverpool | 21st May 2025
🕘 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
🤝 In partnership with: Baltic Ventures
🎟 These workshops are free, but spaces are limited! Secure your spot today to take your fundraising strategy to the next level.
Meet Your Speaker – Rupa Popat
Rupa Popat is the Founder & Managing Partner of Arāya Ventures, an angel investment fund dedicated to backing startups that are shaping the future of how we live and work.
Investment Experience:
Angel Investor in 40+ startups & 7 emerging VC funds
Finalist – UKBAA Angel Investor of the Year (2023 & 2024)
Founder & Investor with a proven track record of scaling businesses
With a background in investment banking and entrepreneurship, Rupa brings a unique perspective on what makes a startup investable, how founders can attract the right investors, and how to build strong relationships with angel investors and venture capitalists.
About Arāya Ventures
Arāya Ventures is a super angel fund investing in early-stage startups that are transforming the way we live and work. We partner with ambitious founders to accelerate their growth, provide strategic investment, and connect them with a powerful network of investors, advisors, and industry leaders.
We focus on high-impact investments across technology, sustainability, and innovation, supporting visionary founders from seed to scale.