Funding Your Future: Investment Readiness & Expert Panel [Birmingham]

​Funding Your Future: Investment Readiness & Expert Panel in partnership with Midven, part of Future Planet Capital and Barclays Eagle Labs. 

​Ready to unlock the funding potential for your business? Join us for an informative investment readiness workshop followed by an expert panel Q&A, designed to empower female founders with the knowledge and connections to secure the right funding.

​We understand that navigating the financial landscape can be complex, especially in the early stages of running a business. That's why we're bringing you a dynamic session featuring an investment readiness workshop led by Huw Sparks, Investment Manager at Midven, followed by an "ask the experts" panel discussion, where you'll gain practical strategies to guide your business finance decision-making.

​The event will start with a fantastic guide to getting investment ready, including:

• ​The types of funding available to early-stage businesses

• ​How to make your business attractive to venture capital investors

• ​Common pitfalls that entrepreneurs miss when looking for investment

​ Huw will then join our expert panel, where the floor is open to the audience and you can ask them anything. No question is a stupid question and our experts will be ready and waiting to help you navigate business finance:

• ​Charlotte Bowden (Business Growth West Midlands): Navigating the local grant landscape

• ​Ashreen Seethal (Innovate UK): Understanding national grant opportunities

• ​Eniye Okah (BEAME): Insights into successful crowdfunding and SEIS raises

• ​Samantha Tubb (Angel Investor): Demystifying angel investment

• ​Huw Sparks (Midven): Venture capital perspectives

​This isn't just a workshop; it's a chance to gain direct insights from finance experts across banking, grants, crowdfunding, angel investment, and venture capital. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions tailored to your specific situation and learn from the diverse experiences of our panellists.

​ Join us and you can demystify the investment process, build valuable connections, and gain the confidence you need to secure the funding your business deserves.

​We are delighted that this event is sponsored by Barclays Eagle Labs.