
Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations
Wed 16 Sept · 09:30
Manchester City Centre
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The workshop on Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations will take place on 16th September 2026 in Manchester City Centre. The event is free to attend and is aimed at early-stage founders. The workshop will provide insights into the process of raising equity finance.
This workshop is for GM based early-stage founders wishing to gain awareness and insights into the process of raising equity finance.
This workshop is designed to support early-stage founders by providing valuable insights and a comprehensive understanding of the equity finance process. It aims to equip participants with the knowledge they need to navigate the complexities of raising equity funding, empowering them to make informed decisions and effectively engage with potential investors.
The workshop will cover:
Fundraising Assets (Pitch deck, Financial Model ++)
Fundraising Strategy (Dilution, Valuation, SEIS / EIS ++)
Investor Engagement
Awareness and understanding of the suitability of equity finance in support of your business growth aspirations.
Understanding of the importance of a process-based approach to fundraising.
Access to offline tools and templates to assist in the development of your fundraising assets and investment strategy.
This programme is designed for early-stage founders / entrepreneurs interesting in understanding the process of raising equity finance.
This workshop is delivered in collaboration with GM Digital Security Hub (DiSH).
DiSH offers growing digital security businesses and the wider Greater Manchester community with access to business support, mentoring, dedicated growth programmes, training, and career opportunities through a consortium of Barclays Eagle Labs, Plexal, Lancaster University and The University of Manchester.
Your place on the workshop is not automatically confirmed and you will receive an email from BGHworkshops@growthco.uk once it is.
As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.
Greater Manchester business only.
Micro business, small and medium-sized enterprise, or large business.
Social enterprises where these engage in economic activity.
For more information on how your data is stored please visit our privacy policy.
Videography and photography might take place during this workshop.
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Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations takes place on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 09:30.
Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations is held at Manchester City Centre in Manchester (Manchester, Manchester, M1).
Entry to Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations is free.
Tickets for Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations 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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Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations
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The workshop on Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations will take place on 16th September 2026 in Manchester City Centre. The event is free to attend and is aimed at early-stage founders. The workshop will provide insights into the process of raising equity finance.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
This workshop is for GM based early-stage founders wishing to gain awareness and insights into the process of raising equity finance.
This workshop is designed to support early-stage founders by providing valuable insights and a comprehensive understanding of the equity finance process. It aims to equip participants with the knowledge they need to navigate the complexities of raising equity funding, empowering them to make informed decisions and effectively engage with potential investors.
The workshop will cover:
Fundraising Assets (Pitch deck, Financial Model ++)
Fundraising Strategy (Dilution, Valuation, SEIS / EIS ++)
Investor Engagement
Awareness and understanding of the suitability of equity finance in support of your business growth aspirations.
Understanding of the importance of a process-based approach to fundraising.
Access to offline tools and templates to assist in the development of your fundraising assets and investment strategy.
This programme is designed for early-stage founders / entrepreneurs interesting in understanding the process of raising equity finance.
This workshop is delivered in collaboration with GM Digital Security Hub (DiSH).
DiSH offers growing digital security businesses and the wider Greater Manchester community with access to business support, mentoring, dedicated growth programmes, training, and career opportunities through a consortium of Barclays Eagle Labs, Plexal, Lancaster University and The University of Manchester.
Your place on the workshop is not automatically confirmed and you will receive an email from BGHworkshops@growthco.uk once it is.
As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.
Greater Manchester business only.
Micro business, small and medium-sized enterprise, or large business.
Social enterprises where these engage in economic activity.
For more information on how your data is stored please visit our privacy policy.
Videography and photography might take place during this workshop.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations?
Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations takes place on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 09:30.
Where is Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations taking place?
Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations is held at Manchester City Centre in Manchester (Manchester, Manchester, M1).
How much are tickets for Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations?
Entry to Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations is free.
How do I get tickets for Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations?
Tickets for Understanding Equity Finance & Investor Expectations 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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