The Black Country Founders Collective is set to return on Tuesday 28 January, providing a comprehensive five-week accelerator program designed to empower entrepreneurs in Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country. This cohort offers support for growth-ready businesses actively seeking investment through equity, debt, or crowdfunding.
What is the Black Country Founders Collective Cohort?
The Black Country Founders Collective is an investment-readiness program tailored for SMEs and start-ups across all industries. It equips participants with the tools, insights and knowledge required to successfully raise capital and scale their businesses. Through a series of structured sessions, entrepreneurs will gain essential skills to meet investors’ standards.
The cohort runs every Tuesday from 9:30am to 12:30pm over a five-week period starting on Tuesday 28 January. Each session focuses on a crucial aspect of investment readiness and fundraising.
Modules Covered:
- Fundraising landscape and fundraising strategy
- Pitch deck development and curating your digital presence
- Legal agreements, financial modelling, SEIS/EIS
- Funding options, grants and talent acquisition
- Raising equity, trademarks and IP, managing investor relationships
Who is the Founders Collective for?
The program is designed for businesses that meet the following criteria:
- Based in Birmingham, Solihull, or the Black Country.
- Registered with a validated business proposition or Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
- Seeking investment within the next 6-12 months through equity, debt, or crowdfunding.
Why Attend?
Participants of the Black Country Founders Collective will leave with a well-rounded understanding of the fundraising process, including preparing essential documentation, implementing robust business structures and mastering investor engagement. This program is tailored to provide entrepreneurs with the confidence and expertise needed to drive their business growth forward.
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now.
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