From Vision to Venture: The Dos and Don’ts of Raising Capital
From Vision to Venture: The Do’s and Don’ts of Raising Capital
In partnership with Shipshape VC, Innovators Uncensored, Barclays Eagle Labs, British Business Bank, Blake Morgan, and Openshaw & Co.
Join us in Southampton for a candid and practical look at what it really takes to secure investment for your growing business—what works, what fails, and what to absolutely avoid.
🎤 Keynote Speaker: Daniel Sawko, CEO and Co-Founder of Shipshape VC, kicks things off with sharp insights on current funding trends, investor expectations, and how to stand out in today’s competitive landscape.
🔥 Investor Horror Stories: Daniel Sawko from Shipshape VC and Richard Lee from Innovators Uncensored share real-life fundraising disasters and missteps, giving you the inside track on what NOT to do.
🧠 Expert Panel Discussion: A dynamic panel featuring specialists in finance, law, and intellectual property will unpack the essential do’s and don’ts of preparing for investment—from structuring your deal and protecting your IP, to avoiding legal traps and making your business truly investor-ready. The panel will also include Sam Simpson, a serial Angel Investor who has deployed over £1 million of his own cash into early-stage Start-Ups.
Whether you’re seeking your first round or scaling with growth capital, this event is packed with unfiltered insights, practical advice, and plenty of time for Q&A and networking.
Register your interest! It is FREE to attend. Spaces are strictly limited.
Who should attend:
- Startup Founders & Early-Stage Entrepreneurs
- Scale-Up Leaders Seeking Growth Capital
- Finance & Ops Leads Preparing for Investment Rounds
- Legal and IP-Curious Founders
- Anyone Considering Raising Capital in the Next 12–24 Months
Why you should attend:
- Gain real-world insight into what investors are really looking for—and how to avoid the common traps that derail funding conversations.
- Understand how to structure your next raise, refine your pitch, and protect your business interests as you scale.
- Learn best practices for financial readiness, compliance, and investor due diligence.
- Discover how to safeguard your intellectual property and avoid legal missteps that could cost you investment opportunities.
- Walk away with actionable advice, horror stories you’ll want to avoid, and direct access to experts across finance, law, VC, and IP.
