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Introduction to Equity Investment for SMEs

The University of Central Lancashire has launched a free investor led Investment Readiness Programme, offering unique insights into what is needed to secure equity investment for your business.  Led by experienced investors, the programme helps SMEs raise venture capital and business angel investment by ensuring they are properly prepared and understand the process. The programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

Whether you’re looking for first round investment or larger funding sources this programme will outline what equity investment opportunities are available and what different investors are looking for.

Join us at an introductory workshop to find out what venture capital is, whether venture capital or business angel finance is right for you and ensure when you do apply, you are well equipped to clearly present your proposition.

Book your free place through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-equity-investment-for-smes-preston-8th-january-2019-tickets-52710715168

If you are unable to attend on these dates or would like to speak to our investment director or manager about the programme please call Robert Sheffrin or Chris Wynne on 01772 895656 or email investmentreadiness@uclan.ac.uk

Event Date: Tuesday 8 January 2019, 12pm – 4.30pm

Event Location: UCLan Preston, Adelphi Building, Adelphi Street, Preston, PR1 7AY

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Starship constructs the first zero bills modular house in the north of England on Liverpool Waterfront

Specialist low carbon developers and leaders in zero-carbon prefabricated housing, Starship have built a low-energy, zero-carbon, two-storey modular house on the iconic Liverpool waterfront. The zero-bills home is part of Starship’s wider partnership with Octopus Energy and is the first of its kind in the North of England – it will serve as a focal point for the Housing Community Summit this week and will stay in situ through to the three-day Labour Party Conference.

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