Funding Fit Evolve Advisory

A 4-week journey to investor readiness, an online programme designed to help early-stage founders navigate the world of equity investment with clarity and confidence.

Through practical, interactive online workshops, you’ll learn what investors look for, how to pitch effectively, and how to build a credible financial forecast. Whether you’re raising for the first time or still weighing up your options, Funding Fit gives you the tools to move forward.

The programme is delivered by Hatty Fawcett, Focused For Business and funded by Business Growth Dorset.

4 practical online workshops – delivered online, over Zoom (link to be provided on acceptance to the programme).

Week 1: Preparing to Raise Investment

Thursday 20th November, 11.30am-1.00pm

→ Understand if now the right time is to raise
→ Explore funding options
→ Learn what documents investors expect

Week 2: Pitching for Success

Thursday 27th November, 11.30am-1.00pm

→ Learn how to build trust through your pitch
→ Create or refine your pitch deck
→ Sharpen your monetisation strategy

Week 3: Knowing Your Number

Thursday 4th December, 11.30am-1.00pm

→ Get to grips with financial forecasting
→ Learn how to model your growth
→ Build a credible investment forecast

Week 4: What Do You Offer Investors?

Thursday 11th December, 11.30am-1.00pm

→ Understand how investors assess risk and value
→ Learn how to value your business
→ Start thinking about exit — and why it matters

After each workshop, you’ll be given a focused task to complete to move your investment case forward.

By the end, you’ll have a clear set of materials and a stronger sense of what raising investment really means for you and your business.

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