Forging Links Ecosystem: "So, You think you're ready for investment"

​Securing funding is one of the biggest challenges facing spinouts. Investment could be a route to gaining these funds but what does it really mean to be truly investment ready?

​Through honest insights and real-world experiences, we'll unpack what separates investment-ready spinouts from those that struggle to secure their next round of funding.

​Forging Links is designed to create meaningful connections - bringing innovators and founders together with investors and the innovation ecosystem.

​Agenda

​17:30-18:15: Arrival of the Ecosystem – Networking with refreshment buffet

​

​18:15-19:00: “The Realities of Raising Investment – How to be really ready” Panel discussion and Q&A

​First-hand insights of making deals and raising investment from different parties involved in investment transactions: including spinouts with successful raising stories, investors with experience assessing spinouts and a legal expert to discuss the due diligence process.

​Featuring Jonathan Jackson (Previsico), Mira Androniciuc (DSW Ventures), Nicola McConville (Mishcon de Reya) and Tony Lowe (Delta.g Ltd), chaired by Jerel Whittingham (University of Birmingham Enterprise)

​

​19:00-19:30: Networking and close