Getting funded – an introduction to startup financing

Are you looking to take your idea further and build a startup company? This seminar by UU Innovation is designed to help you navigate the landscape of funding options specifically aimed at startups and early-stage companies.

Looking to build a startup and curious about how to fund it? This seminar gives you a practical introduction to the most common funding types for startups, from grants and loans to shareholder capital, angel investors, and venture capital. There will be plenty of time for questions, and we will round off the event with networking over coffee!

You will learn about:

• The pros and cons of different funding sources, including bank loans, public lenders, and investor capital
• How raising capital affects ownership and control through dilution
• Key concepts like valuation, cap tables, and convertible loans
• The “funding roadmap” – how your financing strategy evolves as your company grows
• What to expect from investors and lenders – and how to make informed decisions