The Capital Roadmap: Part 2 – Inside the VC Mindset: Raising Smarter, Raising Bigger

The Capital Roadmap: Unlocking Angel & VC Funding

Is your business based in the Midlands, innovative, generating £100k+ revenues, scaling fast, or commercialising cutting-edge innovation at TRL5+? Then venture capital may be the right partner to accelerate your growth. But VCs don’t just want ideas—they want credible teams, traction, and a scalable investment case.

Join Lewis Stringer (British Business Bank), Jim Shirley (FundingHero), and VC investor Hannah Tapsel Chapman (Mercia Ventures) to hear what it really takes to secure venture capital. We’ll explore:

• What VCs look for vs angel investors
• The importance of market size, team, and traction
• How to approach the due diligence process with confidence
• How to build long-term relationships with institutional investors

This session is designed for innovation-focused scaling SMEs, spinouts, and startups raising £500k–£3m. You’ll also hear how the FundingHero High Growth Fundraising Accelerator (Cohort 5) equips founders to get VC-ready in just 12 weeks.