Learn how Life and Bio Science businesses could benefit from equity finance at this free event led by British Business Bank, in partnership with Hertfordshire Futures and Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst, as part of Business Finance Week.

For newer or smaller businesses, accessing debt finance can be difficult. This is especially true if your business is pre-revenue, pre-profit, or requires a lot of initial capital to develop a prototype. Fortunately, there are alternatives to debt finance.

Equity funding is primarily used to fuel business growth, allowing business owners to invest in development, such as hiring staff, buying equipment and machinery, or increasing production.

At this event, we’ll talk you through equity funding for early-stage businesses, particularly angel investing and venture capital, to put you in the best possible position to attract funding and grow your business.

This event is aimed at individuals with an intermediate knowledge of finance.

Speakers
Andrew Waters, Interim CEO, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst
Emma Johnson, Senior Investment Manager, British Business Bank
Emmi Nicholl, MD, Cambridge Angels
Paul Sullivan, Senior Manager UK Network, British Business Bank
Paul Witcombe, Sector Lead Life Sciences, Hertfordshire Futures
Steph Aldridge, Investment Readiness Champion, Innovate UK Business Growth
Vanela Bushi, Co-Founder & General Partner, H Tree Capital

This event builds on the success of Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst's Catalyser Business Accelerator, a programme supported by Hertfordshire Futures and Pharmidex, which teaches high-potential health and life sciences ventures how to commercialise their IP and prepare for growth.