The Digital Forge: From Seed to Scale

​Every founder knows the grind of getting from idea to impact. Raising that first seed round is tough — scaling it into a thriving business is even tougher.

​At our next Digital Forge event, we’ll explore what it really takes to build ambitious companies that last: how to raise seed capital, when to scale, and how to attract investors who back long-term growth, not quick exits.

​This event will explore:

• ​Raising Seed Capital: How to craft a compelling early-stage proposition, what seed investors look for, and how to avoid the traps of undercapitalisation.

• ​When to Scale: Recognising the signals that your business is ready to move beyond product–market fit.

• ​How to Scale: Practical lessons on hiring, culture, international expansion, and maintaining focus under pressure.

• ​How to Fund Scale: Breaking through the UK’s growth capital gap, what investors expect at the scale-up stage, and how to attract patient capital that brings more than money.

​Through founder stories, investor insights, and practical guidance, Digital Forge will equip entrepreneurs with the tools, strategies, and capital pathways to build enduring businesses in the North and beyond.