How to get and optimise your Startup Seed Investment for a Series A

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.

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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 entrepreneurs and investor Ian Ritchie, has been leading research into this problem with the Royal Society of Edinburgh and has identified a couple of ideas for ambitious entrepreneurs who want to optimise their chances of early and later stages of investment but there is still no easy answer.

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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 Investment 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.

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James Shoemark who has been facilitating confidential peer advisory boards for startup founders since 2011 will be running the event and interviewing Ian Ritchie.

Watch his short video about how a mastermind group can empower your entrepreneurial success here.

http://www.youtube.com/businessmasterminds#p/a/u/0/VUUB_DxyEBg