Investment Readiness Programme
Guidance and support activities to enable business growth in West Midlands SMEs
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About the programme
This programme helps small and medium sized enterprises demystify the world of business finance covering topics such as:
- Debt finance i.e. loans & overdrafts
- Asset Finance
- Finding and applying for grants
- Equity
- Crowdfunding
- Creating forecasts and business planning documents
- Pitch decks
The programme is intended to have regional impact by significantly improving the opportunity of gaining external investment for start-ups, early years high growth SMEs and scale up SMEs.
The two stages of support available:
Stage 1: Business Engagement and Information and Advice
Stage 2: Mentoring Support to Develop the Investment Pitch
Two providers are delivering the programme across the West Midlands; Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub, and Oxford Innovation Advice. Your enquiry will be forwarded to the relevant provider based on your location.
Register your interest
Complete the short form at the bottom of this page to alert a Business Adviser to your interest in this programme. They can advise you on this and other relevant opportunities. Or read on for details of how to register directly with your local Investment Readiness provider.
Information for Coventry businesses
C&W Business Solutions, as part of the CW Growth Hub Group offers one to one advice and ongoing support to businesses in the region. The experienced team have been working closely with SMEs since 2014 and has successfully supported thousands of Coventry based businesses.
As the delivery partners for Investment Readiness in Coventry they will be providing Information and Advice through free workshops and mentoring support with investment specialists.
Local case study
Learn why Coventry tech business PortalZero - who successfully became investment-ready after completing this programme - are recommending that other businesses join. Read the story.
Contact
Email: investmentreadiness@cwgrowthhub.co.uk
Click here to register your interest direct with this provider.
Information for Birmingham, Solihull and Black Country businesses
Oxford Innovation Advice provide support to eligible SMEs in Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country. As a well-established organisation they can provide the accessible financial support needed to help small and medium businesses flourish. The Investment Readiness programme will be delivered as “Access to Finance” through free workshops and focused specialised mentoring support.
Local case study
Learn how the founder of Booghe Toys gained the insight and confidence - through the Investment Readiness programe - to update his business strategy and timeline for success, going on to create 20 new local jobs. Watch the video.
Contact
Email A2f.admin@oxin.co.uk
Click here to join the programme by attending a free information session or workshop.
Contact us about this programme today.
Complete this form to alert a local Business Growth West Midlands Adviser to your interest in this programme. They will be in touch with the appropriate information and support for this programme, as well as personalised recommendations of other opportunities you could benefit from.
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