US Expansion, Fundraising & Exit: A masterclass for Founders, Operators and Investors
We’re delighted to invite you to a very special event taking place on 3rd September at the US Embassy.
Join us for an exclusive masterclass focused on US Expansion, Fundraising, and Exit strategies. This event is designed to equip founders and portfolio leaders with the insights and practical tools needed to successfully enter and scale in the US market.
Whether you’re actively planning a move stateside or simply exploring the opportunity, this masterclass will provide valuable guidance to help you navigate the journey.
Agenda:
5:00pm to 5:30pm: Arrive, Drinks and Canapes
5:30pm to 5:35pm: Welcome comments and introduction to our sponsors
5:35pm to 6:45pm: Ask us anything on US Expansion, Fundraising and Exit Panel
6:45pm to 7:45pm: Canapes and Drinks
7:45pm to 8:00pm: Guests depart
1) Thomas Wells & Malcolm Joy from Frazier & Deeter - Frazier & Deeter (FD) is an international tax and advisory practice specialising in supporting scale up and growth stage SMEs expand into the US marketplace. In the last 3 years, they have supported more than 400 companies in making this crucial step. (Privacy Policy)
2) Brad Doline from Wilson Sonsini - Silicon Valley-headquartered Wilson Sonsini has represented more tech companies on their venture financings, M&A transactions, and IPOs than any other law firm globally. Our London-based team of US and dual US/UK-qualified tech lawyers supports UK/EU startups through their US life cycle – US launch and scaling, US fundraising, US partnerships, and US M&A/IPO exit - and facilitates access to the firm’s global network of capital providers, corporates, and advisors. (Privacy Policy)
3) Sally Hanrahan & Ronal Karia from Vanta - Vanta is the most industry-trusted compliance and security platform. Vanta’s platform streamlines the process for businesses of all sizes to achieve certifications such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 and GDPR which are crucial for data management and trust with external vendors. (Privacy Policy)
4) Paul Edwards and Ben Bugg from Stax - Stax is a global management consulting firm serving corporate and private equity clients across a broad range of industries including software/technology, healthcare, business services, industrial, consumer/retail, and education. The firm partners with clients to provide data-driven, actionable insights designed to drive growth, enhance profits, increase value, and make better investment decisions. (Privacy Policy)
5) Marvin Fletcher Rogers from Sage - Sage delivers cloud-based financial management platforms for startups, scale-ups, and VCs. Sage Intacct supports over 3,000 portfolio companies operating across 120 countries, offering AI-powered automation, IFRS-compliant reporting, and real-time insights enabling smarter, faster decisions during growth. (Privacy Policy)
6) Amanda Brill from Brill Immigration - Brill Immigration is a US immigration law firm based in London’s Fitzrovia serving some of the world’s best creatives and entrepreneurs, multinational businesses, film and television production companies, extraordinarily talented individuals and innovators in moving to and working legally in the United States.
7) Joanne Farquharson from Foothold America - Foothold America provides people and business services exclusively to international companies landing, expanding, and scaling in the US since 2015. Their service lines, including US entity setup, Employer of Record, PEO, virtual office, bookkeeping, and a Cultural Intelligence Advisory, provide a depth of service to equip entrepreneurs for multiple stages of growth in the US market. (Privacy Policy)
PS... If you ever need help finding a service provider—whether it's legal support for your fundraising, expanding into the US, or finding accounting, PR, or recruiting services—just let us know! At Gathr, we've spent hours pre-vetting and handpicking the best providers, so you don't have to.