FundingHero Cohort 5 Accelerator
Are you a high-growth potential business looking to secure growth funding? FundingHero Launches Cohort 5 for its exclusive Midlands-based High Growth Fundraising Accelerator, partnering with the Midlands Angel and VC network.
This programme is a comprehensive 12-week in-person initiative, purposely designed for high-growth potential businesses seeking substantial funding, providing companies with real strategic CFO-level support for their financial and fundraising strategy.
Supported again by the British Business Bank and Barclays Eagle Labs, the programme aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to fundraise for scale, with aspirations of an eventual exit.
Participants in the cohort will have the opportunity to pitch to investors such as Mercia Ventures, Future Plant Capital, Haatch, SFC, and Minerva Angels, alongside other investors, at an investor showcase at the end of the programme.
"Last year's showcase at The Shard was incredible; it wasn’t just the view that was impressive! The cohort did themselves proud. There was a real buzz in the room, where the investors were hugely impressed by the opportunities in the region. There’s no better feeling than seeing everyone’s hard work turning into business cards, swapping hands with investors, and arranging their initial meetings."
Jim Shirley, Founder FundingHero
Programme Details
The accelerator covers six key pillars of fundraising:
- Planning: Developing a clear scale-up raise plan.
- Funding: Understanding funding requirements.
- Materials: Creating compelling pitch decks and financials.
- Ask & Valuation: Setting realistic valuations confidently.
- Pitching: Learning to pitch effectively to investors.
- Due Diligence: Preparing a comprehensive data room.
Who should apply?
- Innovation-focused companies
- Planning to raise £250k–£3m+
- Product in market with strong initial traction
- Generating £10k+ in monthly revenue, or
- University spinout companies at TRL 5+