Round Table: Funding the First £500k

Are you curious about whether you need to raise external finance? Or worried about the cost of raising debt or loss of autonomy of selling equity?

Join Julie Cuthbertson, Chief Funding Solutions Officer at UMi, for a focused and practical round table targeted for those of you looking to raise up to £500k in external finance. With over two decades in banking and corporate finance, Julie knows the landscape inside out, and she’s on a mission to make it easier and more accessible for entrepreneurs to get the support they need.

This session will give you the clarity and confidence to explore the right funding options for your business, in a supportive, entrepreneur-only setting.

By attending, you can expect:

A Funding Landscape Overview
Julie will set the scene with a clear, jargon-free overview of the current funding market and what it means for early-stage and scaling businesses.

A Real-World Walkthrough
We’ll work through a typical scenario of a business raising up to £500k, the routes available, the key decisions involved and the common mistakes to avoid.

Peer Discussion and Actionable Insights
There’ll be space to ask questions, share experiences and walk away with practical steps tailored to your funding journey.

This round table is ideal for entrepreneurs looking to raise external finance, whether you’re just getting started or already weighing up your options. It’s a chance to get honest answers, demystify the process and connect with others navigating the same path.

The Small Print 
Our round tables are shaped by the insights and experiences of attendees, so while we aim to cover the topics above, we may also dive into other related areas during the session.

Due to limited capacity round table discussions are exclusively for entrepreneur members only. Guests or substitutions are not allowed.