In October 2024, techUK published its UK Tech SMEs: Driving Economic Growth and Innovation report, highlighting the importance of SMEs to the UK economy and the challenges they face in achieving their growth ambitions.
Meet the Investors: Birmingham will look to address one of the key challenges identified in the report – access to scale-up finance. Through keynotes addresses and a panel discussion, you will hear from a number of investors who work in and around the West Midlands area, and have the opportunity to ask them questions.
Event details
Date and Time: 18 March, 15:00-18:00
Cost: Free
Location: Birmingham
Why you should attend
- Hear about current investment trends and future opportunities
- Learn what investors are looking for when they are approached by businesses seeking investment
- Get tips on securing investment
- Connect with peers and investors during the networking drinks reception
Who should attend
If you are a tech SME looking to raise investment to scale your business, come along and hear from investors as they discuss the finance ecosystem in the West Midlands and top tips for accessing scale-up finance.
Speakers
Aaron Baker
Agenda
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15.00 - 15.05 |
Introduction |
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15.05 - 15.10 |
Overview of the region’s tech ecosystem and challenges/opportunities for growth in 2025 |
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15.10 - 15.15 |
Overview of the investment landscape in the region and opportunities/areas of focus for 2025 |
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15.15 - 15.25 |
Scaling Female-Founded Business |
| 15.25 - 15.35 | Scale-Up Story |
| 15.35 - 15.55 | Q&A |
| 15.55 - 16.10 | Break |
| 16.10 - 17.00 |
Panel Discussion
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| 17.00 - 18.00 | Networking and Drinks |
