Looking for pointers on your next fundraise?
Capital Enterprise
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Are you a founder looking for pointers on how to raise your next round? We have two startup support programmes currently taking applications: Ascend, created specifically for female and non-binary founders in London, and Barclays Eagle Labs Funding Readiness, which you can access from anywhere in the UK. Both are great ways to sharpen your pitching and fundraising skills and connect with our investment readiness team.
If you’re looking for opportunities to rub elbows with fellow founders and members of our network, we have two upcoming social events for you. One takes place in Southwark (London) for our MedTech community on Thursday 27 June; the second, in Manchester on Wednesday 10 July, marks the launch of Cohort 2 of the Turing Innovation Catalyst AI Accelerator.
Few will have escaped learning of the upcoming general election on Thursday 4 July. We combed through manifestos from three of the leading parties for clues as to what they might do for startups if they form the next government. You can read about what we found on LinkedIn and sound off in the comments.
– Ben
Launching Cohort 2 of the TIC Manchester AI Accelerator
Join us for a summer social combining Cohorts 1 and 2 of the Turing Innovation Catalyst AI Accelerator! Marking the start of Cohort 2, this event will also bring together companies from a host of other Capital Enterprise programmes, including Barclays Eagle Labs Funding Readiness and our Cancer Tech Accelerator.
Investment support and coaching for female founders
Are you a female or non-binary founder looking to grow your startup? The Ascend programme, created with our friends Startup Discovery School and OneTech, is designed for you! We focus on helping you achieve your funding goals by providing:
💷 Investment readiness training
📈 Business and funding advice
🤝 Connections to investors
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👩💻 Ongoing support
Ascend empowers 35 high-growth businesses each year. We'll equip you with the tools, connections, and support you need to take your business to the next level.
Nail down your fundraising strategy with Barclays Eagle Labs
There are still a few days left to apply for the next cohort of the Funding Readiness programme we deliver in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs!
If you are running a company and would like to learn more about your options for raising funding, from crowdfunding to equity investment, then this programme is for you. You'll receive personalised feedback and coaching on your pitch, as well as exclusive invitations to events with angels and VCs.
A summer social for our MedTech community
Join us in celebrating summer with this MedTech social and networking event!
On Thursday 27 June, we’ll convene alumni from our MedTech community for an afternoon of networking and fun at the Moor Beer Vaults in Southwark (London), SE16 3RA. We welcome all medtech alumni and founders from our accelerator programmes, Capital Enterprise mentors and entrepreneurs in residence, and our incredible medtech and precision medicine community to join in.
Do you need free legal advice?
Do you need free legal advice? Book a 30-minute time slot to speak with lawyers from Mishcon de Reya – they will be happy to advise you on common issues facing your business, including company incorporation, shareholder and founder agreements, intellectual property protection, tech transfer, commercial agreements, employment arrangements, visa/immigration queries and much more. There are still sessions available for Wednesday 10 and Wednesday 24 July. Find a time here.