Meet the Funder: Dorset with British Business Bank

In partnership with the British Business Bank, Dorset LEP is bringing you Meet the Funder, a fireside chat with Dorset Business Angels, in person at Barclays Eagle Labs at Foundry, Poole. This event aims to guide you through the mind of an investor, explore their thinking when looking at opportunities and question their approach or thoughts on your own business proposition.

At a time when raising investment is difficult and cash is vital, it is more important than ever to understand fully the approach taken by investors when considering an investment opportunity.

This event aims to guide you through the mind of an investor, explore their thinking when looking at opportunities and question their approach or thoughts on your own business proposition.

Lunch will be provided.

There will also be limited opportunities for 1-2-1 conversations with the investors following the fireside chat.

Who is this event for?

Businesses that are exploring considering raising angel investment.

Those exploring alternative sources to funding existing business opportunities.

SMEs eager to learn more about financing opportunities.

Founders who are seeking, raising, or interested in raising angel investment and want their questions answered.

What will be covered?

10:00 Welcome and Networking

10.30 Dorset LEP

10.40 British Business Bank

10.50 Barclays Eagle Labs

11.00 Fireside chat with Dorset Business Angels

12.00 Networking and lunch

12:30 1-2-1 conversations with businesses and investors

14.00 Close

Who will we hear from?

Dorset Business Angels, Barclays Eagle Labs, British Business Bank, Dorset LEP

What else do I need to know?

Please note that seating is limited, so be sure to secure your spot early. A light lunch will be provided. Don't miss this opportunity to network and gain valuable knowledge and insight from investors in the region.

Please note:

There will be photographs taken at this event which may be used to publicise the event.

Directions:

FOUNDRY is across two floors above Poole Bus Station. To access go to first floor of Dolphin via stairs from bus station or escalator outside HMV. Entrance to Foundry is opposite side to the stairs that go up to Library.

By bus: multitude of bus routes from across BCP and Dorset run to Poole Bus Station

By train: Poole Railway Station is just 6 minutes walk away via Falkland Square and Dolphin Centre

By bike: Beryl Bike and Scooter stands in both Bus Station and Kingland Crescent. Secure bike storage available on request.

By motor bike: free parking in motor bike bay on car park side of service road at back of FOUNDRY

By car: From Dolphin multi-storey car park (level F) take bridge into Dolphin Centre, turn right at end of corridor and follow to end of first floor.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

FOUNDRY Poole, FOUNDRY Poole, Poole, United Kingdom