Raising Venture Capital - Ask Mercia
This is an in-person and virtual presentation from one of the UK’s most active investors, followed by the opportunity of 1-2-1 drop in sessions.
What will the event cover?
The presentation from Mercia will include the following topics:
Introduction to Mercia
What is venture capital?
What makes an ideal venture investment?
Stages of VC investment
How the process works
Benefits of raising VC funding
Key terms and considerations
Size of the VC market
What Mercia looks for
The one-hour presentation will then be followed by a Q&A / 1-on-1 sessions where Mercia will be available to answer any specific questions.
What will the participants get out of the event?
An understanding of the VC market
An appreciation of what a VC investor is looking for
Key terms to understand – the language of VC
How raising VC money can benefit growing companie
How to develop your network with one of the UK’s most active investors, who have a strong presence in the South West and Wales.
Who is this workshop for?
Post-revenue pre-profit start-ups in the South West and Wales – across all sectors but most applicable to Software, Life Sciences and Deep Tech businesses.