Investment Readiness Training Day

Host: Nottingham City Council

Cost: FREE

Dates:

Following the success of the Ready, Set & Pitch event, we’re excited to present another opportunity for Nottingham founders, this time in partnership with Built in Notts.

Join us for Investment Readiness Training Day, a hands-on session designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs build confidence, understand the fundraising process, and prepare to pitch to investors.

Led by Martin Sandhu (Built in Notts) and Will Mellors-Blair (Mindora), this event blends practical founder experience with real investor insights.

Expect expert-led workshops, pitch practice, and actionable advice to help you take the next step in your investment journey.

Core Topics

• Understanding Investment: Learn what investors look for in startups and how equity, valuation, and dilution impact your business.
• Telling Your Story: Discover how to position your business using storytelling techniques that highlight your mission and traction.
• The Pitch Deck: Get expert tips on what to include in your pitch deck and how to meet investor expectations.
• The Data Room: Understand which documents investors expect and how to present them professionally to build trust.
• Pitch Practice: Deliver short pitches and receive feedback to improve your delivery and boost confidence.
• Next Steps: Leave with a clear plan to refine your pitch, approach the right investors, and prepare for Nottingham Pitch Night, the second event in the series.

Additional Information

*Unfortunately, due to building restrictions, OldKnows Factory is currently unable to provide wheelchair access. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

*Only for Nottingham businesses, eligibility checks will be made.

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