About this Event
What does it really take to become investment ready in today’s market? Why do Investors and Government place so much emphasis on traction? Are innovations that incorporate AI as a solution attracting all the money?
Join HBBA Global in London for an evening of honest conversations, fresh perspectives and meaningful connections exploring what investors and Government actually look for in innovative businesses.
We’re moving beyond the usual pitches to examine the realities of raising capital, building traction and scaling a business in an increasingly competitive investment landscape.
The questions we’ll be exploring
- What does investment-ready actually mean? What do founders need to have in place before approaching investors or looking for Government Grants and loans?
- How important is traction in today’s market? What evidence of growth makes a company stand out?
- How does having traction change a company’s valuation? Why can a company’s value look so different before and after it demonstrates market demand?
- Is AI taking all the money? Where is investment flowing, and what does this mean for innovative businesses beyond the AI hype?
Expect an engaging discussion about the relationship between innovation, commercial progress, valuation and capital, with practical insights for founders navigating their next stage of growth.
The event will bring together companies from the UK and Hungary too, entrepreneurs, innovators and members of the wider investment ecosystem. It’s an opportunity to exchange perspectives across markets, challenge assumptions and build relationships that can support future growth.
Whether you’re preparing to raise your first round, looking to scale an established business, exploring international expansion or simply trying to understand what investors are prioritising, this conversation is for you.
Keynote: Dr Adam Balog, Chairman of the Board at Platina Capital
The event is aimed at scale-ups seeking private equity investment, government grants, loans or all 3 of them.
We will ask, and the panel will answer:
Why didn’t I get the Investment – what were the reasons?
People talk about being investment-ready – what does this mean – what should we be doing?
Will having traction improve my valuation and potential or should I still seek investment pre-revenue?
How long does all of this take?
What does a good pitch deck look like?
How long do I/we have to make a first impression?
What is the Government looking for as far as awarding substantial Grants are concerned.
Event venue & nearby stays
Impact Hub London Euston, 1 Triton Square, London, United Kingdom
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