This is a discovery session compares and contrasts the pro’s and con’s of each type of equity funding and also offers an insight into the different types of crowdfunding (donation, reward, debt and equity).
What you will learn/takeaway:
- The differences between angel investors and crowd funding
- The different types of crowdfunding
- The pros and cons of each approach
About the speaker:
Russell Copley: Russell has worked with growing businesses since setting up his own business in 2003. He has led a publicly funded investment readiness programme since 2012 and has helped many businesses secure external funding. He has been Regional Manager for Angels Den (Europe’s largest business angel network); sits on the Regional Advisory Board of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund; has coached businesses through TV’s “Dragons Den” and is a business angel investor himself. He is also an investment adviser and mentor for the European Start Up Association.
Who should attend:
You should attend these workshops if you are a business owner or founder who is looking for external funding to help your business to scale-up. Business that have been trading for over a year, with a turnover of between £50k and £100k that are looking to grow in the coming years would be particularly welcome to attend, although this is not an exclusive requirement.
This webinar is delivered by the Business Gateway Growth Hub and is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Places are limited and priority will be given to trading SMEs based in Leicester and Leicestershire