Explore different types of equity funding, learn what makes a business investable, and understand the mind of an investor.

🤝 Event: Fund Your Business Your Way: Founder’s Guide to Equity

📅 Date: Thur 22/10/26

🕰️ Time: 09.30 - 12.00

📍 Location: Natwest Accelerator University of York

🕰️ Time Breakdown

09.30 - Arrival & kick-off

09.30 - 10.20 - Funding Workshop

10.20 - 10.30 - Break

10.30 - 11.30 - Guest Speaker and Q&A

11.30 - 12.00 - Action planning and close

📝 Description:

This is the fourth workshop of our Funding Accelerator. It helps you understand how equity investment works and when it is the right option for your business. You will explore the different types of equity funding, learn what makes a business investable, and understand how investors assess potential opportunities. It gives you clarity on valuation, investor relationships, and the steps you can take to get your business investment ready.

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 equity funding and why a business may choose to seek investment.

•A breakdown of different equity routes, including angels, venture capital, and equity crowdfunding.

•Practical exercises that help you understand how investors assess value and potential.

•Real founder stories showing how others prepared for and secured equity investment.

•An Action Lab focused on identifying the next steps you can take to strengthen your investability.

👥 Why attend:

•Understand the pros and cons of equity funding and when it is most effective.

•Gain clarity on what investors look for in an investable business.

•Learn how to approach valuation and present your growth potential clearly.

•Build confidence in preparing your business for investment conversations.

•Leave with defined actions that move you towards becoming investment ready.

🗣️ Our guest speaker:

TBC

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