
Fund Your Business Your Way: Founder’s Guide to Debt
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A founder's guide to debt funding will be held at the NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator in Cardiff. This free session explains how to fund a business without giving up equity. It is designed to demystify debt funding options.
Demystify debt funding and learn how to fund your business without giving up equity.
This is the third workshop of our Funding Accelerator. It helps you understand how debt funding works and when it is the right choice for your business. You will explore different types of debt, learn what lenders look for, and understand how borrowing can support growth when used strategically. It focuses on building confidence by giving you the knowledge, tools, and clarity you need to decide whether debt is suitable for your business at this stage.
Funding Accelerator programme is a 12‑week journey consisting of 6 expert‑led workshops. You may attend the full programme or join individual workshops depending on your needs. The programme supports founders to match their growth ambitions with the right funding approach by providing structured learning, practical tools, and real examples.
📚 What to expect:
•An introduction to debt funding and the different types available to founders.•A breakdown of what lenders assess when reviewing applications.•Practical exercises that help you understand how much debt you need and why you need it.•Real founder stories showing how others have used debt strategically to support growth.•An Action Lab exploring your debt readiness and the steps you can take to become a fundable business.
👥 Why attend:
•Understand how debt funding can support your growth without giving up ownership.•Gain clarity on lender expectations and how to prepare your business for borrowing.•Learn how to assess the risks and benefits of different debt options.•Build confidence in deciding whether debt is the right route for your business.•Leave with practical actions that strengthen your financial readiness and support your long‑term goals.
🗣️ Our guest speaker:
details to follow...
📲 Download our Accelerator app to get the most out of your journey:
Power your progress by joining your Accelerator groups, accessing resources, and staying connected to your community, all in one place.
Download on the App Store: https://qrfy.io/yb7Bd5y23F
Get it on Google Play: https://qrfy.io/cdnAaSwxL2
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Fund Your Business Your Way: Founder’s Guide to Debt takes place on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 09:30.
Fund Your Business Your Way: Founder’s Guide to Debt is held at NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator, 3rd Floor, One Kingsway, Cardiff in Cardiff (One Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1FS).
Entry to Fund Your Business Your Way: Founder’s Guide to Debt is free.
Tickets for Fund Your Business Your Way: Founder’s Guide to Debt can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Fund Your Business Your Way: Founder’s Guide to Debt
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A founder's guide to debt funding will be held at the NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator in Cardiff. This free session explains how to fund a business without giving up equity. It is designed to demystify debt funding options.
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Organiser’s full description
Demystify debt funding and learn how to fund your business without giving up equity.
This is the third workshop of our Funding Accelerator. It helps you understand how debt funding works and when it is the right choice for your business. You will explore different types of debt, learn what lenders look for, and understand how borrowing can support growth when used strategically. It focuses on building confidence by giving you the knowledge, tools, and clarity you need to decide whether debt is suitable for your business at this stage.
Funding Accelerator programme is a 12‑week journey consisting of 6 expert‑led workshops. You may attend the full programme or join individual workshops depending on your needs. The programme supports founders to match their growth ambitions with the right funding approach by providing structured learning, practical tools, and real examples.
📚 What to expect:
•An introduction to debt funding and the different types available to founders.•A breakdown of what lenders assess when reviewing applications.•Practical exercises that help you understand how much debt you need and why you need it.•Real founder stories showing how others have used debt strategically to support growth.•An Action Lab exploring your debt readiness and the steps you can take to become a fundable business.
👥 Why attend:
•Understand how debt funding can support your growth without giving up ownership.•Gain clarity on lender expectations and how to prepare your business for borrowing.•Learn how to assess the risks and benefits of different debt options.•Build confidence in deciding whether debt is the right route for your business.•Leave with practical actions that strengthen your financial readiness and support your long‑term goals.
🗣️ Our guest speaker:
details to follow...
📲 Download our Accelerator app to get the most out of your journey:
Power your progress by joining your Accelerator groups, accessing resources, and staying connected to your community, all in one place.
Download on the App Store: https://qrfy.io/yb7Bd5y23F
Get it on Google Play: https://qrfy.io/cdnAaSwxL2
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NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator, 3rd Floor, One Kingsway, CardiffOne Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1FS
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When is Fund Your Business Your Way: Founder’s Guide to Debt?
Fund Your Business Your Way: Founder’s Guide to Debt takes place on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 09:30.
Where is Fund Your Business Your Way: Founder’s Guide to Debt taking place?
Fund Your Business Your Way: Founder’s Guide to Debt is held at NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator, 3rd Floor, One Kingsway, Cardiff in Cardiff (One Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1FS).
How much are tickets for Fund Your Business Your Way: Founder’s Guide to Debt?
Entry to Fund Your Business Your Way: Founder’s Guide to Debt is free.
How do I get tickets for Fund Your Business Your Way: Founder’s Guide to Debt?
Tickets for Fund Your Business Your Way: Founder’s Guide to Debt can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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