Investment Readiness Programme for Diverse Founders

The Investment Ready Programme is a free, six-week programme designed to support pre-seed and seed businesses in London to raise external capital, led by diverse founders.

Support is delivered in partnership with Mountside Ventures. The programme offers support and knowledge on early-stage investment and referrals to mentors and investors

You will have the opportunity to learn from experts about:

• equity and venture debt
• fundraising strategy
• financial modelling
• valuation
• start-up loans 
• how to build a strong business proposition that will attract investors’ interest

One-to-one support and materials to streamline the fundraising process will also be available to participants.

Eligibility requirements

• Age: None
• Ethnicity: None
• Gender: None
• Disability: None
• Other: Must be based in one of London’s 32 boroughs