Access to Finance for Innovators: learn what ‘Series A’ start-up funding is available and what investors are looking for.

About this Event

This is the final of three on-line events forming the Access to Finance Conference. Join us to gain a clear understanding of the process for obtaining Series A start-up funding and speak with the investors and experts who can help your business grow.

About the Access to Finance Conference

This Conference is brought to you by organisations that are experts in helping small scale tech companies flourish: the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at Harwell Campus , Oxfordshire Greentech and sister network Cambridge Cleantech, the business networks for the low carbon economy in Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire. The Conference comprises three on-line events:

• Session 1 – Pre-Seed/Seed Funding, 28th January
• Session 2 – Grant Funding, 4th February
• Session 3 – Series A start-up funding, 11th February – this event

Hear from investors specialising in the tech sector as well as professional service companies who have much experience in supporting the growth of tech businesses. The last half an hour is reserved for networking with any of the speakers you would like to connect with.

Session 3 Access to Funding for Innovators – Series A Start-Up Funding

10:00 Welcome – Oxfordshire Greentech

10:10 Paul Vernon – Executive Director of Business Innovations, STFC

10.15 Laura Peacock – Oxfordshire County Council

10:20 Investor Insights

• Josh Brewer, Senior Business Development Manager, Ethex
• David Denny, Longwall
• Kouj Tambara, Principal, Downing Ventures
• Mark Boggett, Seraphim

11:00 Networking – opportunity to meet with speakers

11:30 Official close but networking can continue!