Debt, Equity & Drinks with Creator Fund x TechCredit Partners
Raising capital is one of the biggest decisions you'll make – but most founders don’t get a clear view of all their options.
This session brings together Creator Fund (VC) and TechCredit Partners (private credit) to break down what founders really need to know about equity and debt.
Whether you’re raising your first round or thinking about capital beyond Series A, we’ll cover when each path makes sense – and how to stay in control as you grow.
Inside This Session
Equity vs. debt funding – what's the real difference?
What investors and lenders actually want to see
Common funding mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Whether debt might be the smarter path for your stage
Agenda
6:30pm - Doors open
7:00pm - Panel discussion
7:45pm - Audience Q&A
8:00pm - Networking drinks & terrace nibbles
9:00pm - Event close
Our Panel
Stephen Wilks (host)
Founder of Novabook and active angel investor, Stephen has backed 20+ early-stage startups as well as raised £5M+ in equity funding. As both a seasoned operator and investor, he brings sharp insight into what founders need – and what funders are really looking for.
Linus Eriksson Noren
Linus is the founder of TechCredit Partners, a debt advisory firm helping tech and high-growth companies raise $5M–$100M in non-dilutive capital. He supports VC/PE-backed ventures, bootstrapped startups, and funds by structuring bespoke financing solutions through a global network of 400+ lenders. His expertise helps founders and investors grow without giving up equity.
Adam Flanagan
Adam is a Deep Tech and AI investor at Creator Fund, Europe’s leading pre-seed VC that backs academic founders building transformative technologies from university research. He has led investments in Apian, Loci (aquired), and Porpoise Power, and sits on the fund’s Investment Committee while overseeing teams across England, Switzerland, and the Balkans. Adam also leads Creator Fund’s talent function, helping founders scale from lab to market.
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