Startup Fundraising Preparation Workshop for Founders

You've developed your MVP and put together your pitch deck… now it's time to get investors to commit.

Join ProductivityBears for a practical workshop done in partnership with RFB Legal, dedicated to the legal and financial fundamentals of fundraising. This is a completely FREE event with only 30 spots available, taking place in Central London, with high-energy networking, collaboration, and big startup ideas.

The speakers for this session are Olivia Crolla and Sam Glascow, Associate Solicitors at RFB Legal specialising in supporting startups with business formation, fundraising, and growth journeys. We'll be covering the essential documents, investor types, and legal timelines that early stage start-up founders must know about.

Who Should Attend?

This session is designed for early-stage founders (Pre-Seed/Seed) who are aiming to raise capital within the next 6-18 months and want to protect their business and equity. Founders can be from diverse industries, such as fintech, edtech, AI, supply chain, food and beverage.

Agenda

• 10am-11am: Welcome & Networking
• 11am-11.45am: Session by Olivia & Sam, RFB Legal: Including founder checklist walkthrough
• 11.45am-12.00pm: Q&A
• 12.30pm-2pm: Open Networking

Key Topics We Will Cover

We will focus on the most-requested areas from our community to give you immediate, actionable knowledge:

Fundraising Legalities & Timeline:

• Funding roadmap: Understanding the due diligence process and the critical legal steps from term sheet to closing the round.
• Key document and legal technicalities: Learn about key documents including term sheets, governance documents, subscription agreements and convertible loan notes, and which investment structure may be best for you.
• Cap table basics: How to manage dilution and why your capitalisation table is the ultimate source of truth.

Types of Funding & Investors:

• Choosing the right partners: breaking down the differences between types of investors and what each type may expect from you, including Angels, Seed VCs, Accelerators, and family/friends.
• Debt vs. Equity: Understanding the pros and cons of taking on debt versus giving up equity at the early stages.
• The UK advantage: A practical look at the investor-attracting benefits of SEIS/EIS tax schemes.

Interactive Segment: Q&A and Founder Checklist

• Founder checklist: Prior to the presentation, we'll provide you with a practical checklist of documents and information you should consider having ready before you approach your first institutional investor.
• Live Q&A: Get your specific, burning legal and funding questions answered directly.

Don't let legal blind spots or confusing jargon stop your momentum. Join us and get the clarity and confidence you need to close your round!

Info: Including the founder checklist walkthrough.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Triton Square Work Cafe Santander, 2 Triton Square, London, United Kingdom

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