Powering Innovation, Defending Success: Founder Workshop 1: Financing Your Startup and Powering Innovation

​This is a 2 part workshop:

​Part A: Approaching and Undertaking a Financing 

​30th August 2024, 10.00am - 11.00am

​Join us for an exclusive session with Aaron Archer, Co-Head of Cooley Emerging Companies and Venture Capital group in London and a leading expert in startup financing, along with a market leading VC and a founder who has been through the financing process to discuss the ins and outs of raising an equity round - What is involved? How do you prepare? What are we seeing in the current market and economic climate? What are the key things to avoid? 

Panel:
Alex Shapiro - Conduit Connect, Investment Manager

​Aaron Archer - Cooley LLP (UK), Partner

​Tatseng Chiam - Ride Tandem, Co-Founder COO

​Sophie Winwood Co-Founder & CEO @ WVC:E; Operating Partner @ Foxe Capital

​Part B: De-mystifying Term Sheets

​6th September 2024, 10.00am - 11.00am

​Following quickly on from the Financing workshop, join us for an interactive workshop on term sheets with another of Cooley’s start-up specialists, Eric Davison, who will lead us through a typical term sheet explaining key terms and their impact, avoiding potential pitfalls, and talking though how to negotiate the term sheet so you have the knowledge to make informed decisions, negotiate like a pro and ultimately help to protect your startup's future.

​This is a series of workshops hosted by Conduit Connect in partnership with Cooley LLP (UK), a leading law firm supporting clients, including numerous startups, in powering innovation and defending their success.
Throughout this series, we will tackle the biggest questions for scaling startups, ensuring you get your legal structure right from the start. We'll guide you through the critical stages of raising a round, protecting your IP, deciphering term sheets, and leveraging AI to your advantage. You'll receive insider tips from seasoned legal experts and gain practical knowledge to help your startup thrive.
This series offers 5 hours of valuable content at no cost. Join us to learn from industry leaders, network with fellow innovators, and elevate your startup to new heights.

​​Investment in The Conduit EIS Impact Fund is restricted to Professional Clients, High Net-Worth Investors and Self-Certified Sophisticated Investors. A fuller summary of risks is available at https://lnkd.in/eA67f8v8