Raising Finance for your Business

£1,790

4 days (9.30am-5.30pm)

Buchanan House, 30 Holborn, London, EC1N 2LX

This course explores how financial planning and analysis can be applied by companies to gain a competitive edge by identifying cost patterns, uncovering savings, and maintaining cash flow. Start on February 2020!

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This is a practical workshop that’s ideal for entrepreneurs, whether you’re looking to raise your first round of equity funding or if you’re looking to raise a larger sum - £1 million.

Course Overview

The Raising Finance for your Business will teach the different avenues you can take to raise funds, how to identify which investors are right for you and how to ensure a smooth communications process between yourself and potential investors.

By the end of this course you will be able to

Identify the investor marketplace. Who are the investors?
Know how to approach investors
Know what are investors seeking
Know how to pitch effectively
Examine business models and make them attractive to investors
Know how to structure a deal
Know the various types of finance on offer

Who is it for?

This short course is perfect for anyone who is looking for some expert knowledge on how to raise funds for their organisation. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned entrepreneur looking to access higher amounts of cash, this course will make a difference to your business.

Course content

Business model; how to efficiently prepare a business model, develop techniques to build on satisfying consumers.
Funding theory; understand ways to raise finance, analyse the pros and cons of funding options.
Financial model theory; understand the building blocks for preparing a pitch deck
Identify investors; creating a process of seeking investors, and
Pitching skills; experience pitching and understanding the best methods.
Transaction considerations; know how to value business, negotiate deals and structure deals

Entry requirements

Education - Undergraduate degree or equivalent Higher Education qualification, or relevant work experience
English language - Common European Framework (CEF) Level B2* or equivalent (all teaching and learning materials are provided in English only)

*Please note those with a B1 level of English and relevant proof of further study will be considered.

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