In the UK, conventional wisdom says you should get £250K Seed Investment for your startup from Business Angels but if you really want to 'go big', this can create tensions when you want to get a large Series A from a VC fund.
Early Angel investors often struggle to get the same preferences or protection as the VC's and consequently are at greater risk on getting any of their investment back if your startup can't deliver...
Serial entrepreneur and investor Ian Ritchie, has been leading research into this problem with the Royal Society of Edinburgh and has identified a couple of possible ideas for ambitious entrepreneurs who want to optimise their chances of early and later stages of investment but there is still no easy answer.
The purpose of this exclusive event is to reveal the findings of his report and to discuss the alternative ways Startup Founders can raise early stage funding that reduces future conflicts of interest.
Ian will also share and discuss his 'Top Tips' for getting the attention of Investors when crafting slide decks, pitches and executive summaries.
This event is ideally suited for ambitious Startup Founders who want to raise significant investment in Scotland, their Advisers and Investors.
WORKING LUNCH AGENDA: (bring a sandwich)
12:00 Networking
12:30 Ian Ritchie - How to get and optimise your Startup Seed Invesment for a Series A
13:30 Networking
14:30 Close
Attendance is limited to 20, so if you want to benefit, register ASAP to avoid being disappointed.
This event is kindly sponsored by Maclay Murray and Spens LLP, the only UK-headquartered member of the Lex Mundi network which gives their clients access to 21,000 lawyers covering 160 jurisdictions in 100 countries.
James Shoemark who has been facilitating confidential peer advisory boards for startup founders and entrepreneurs in Edinburgh since 2011 will be MC'ing the event and interviewing Ian Ritchie.
Check out his short video about how a mastermind or peer advisory board can empower your entrepreneurial success here - bit.ly
More details: www.meetup.com
Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk
Attending: 1 person.
About Heroic Entrepreneurs
Heroic Entrepreneurs Open Meetup is a place where Startup Founders, entrepreneurs and CEO's help each other increase their chances of success and having a positive impact on the world.
We believe no one is better qualified than entrepreneurs who have personally grown their own businesses to inspire and guide you to success; to recommend resources and answer questions on critical issues. Talk to any seasoned entrepreneur and they'll tell you - "Don't go it alone; find people you can confide in".
Consequently, this meetup's purpose is to bring entrepreneurs, founders and CEO's of different types of startup together to empower and inspire each others success by:
- Learning from each other's experiences
- Developing relationships with peers
- Focusing on common challenges
- Tapping into each other's resources
- Goal setting and accountability
- Enabling more business
The Meetup is sponsored by MMS Edinburgh and meets above Skyscanner at Quartermile One
Bring your lunch...
