Considering equity funding? Want to know more?
Boost’s Investment Academy is back by popular demand and set to take place in early 2025.
The fully-funded Investment Academy builds on the success of the first cohort which took place this year.
It is aimed at ambitious Lancashire business leaders who are interested in taking on equity investment and want to understand more about funding pathways, key considerations, what pitfalls to avoid and securing the right investment for them.
Interested in taking part? There is still time to register for the Access to Finance team’s special Investment Academy overview event on January 8, 2025.
The interactive session will give participants a chance to register their interest in the Investment Academy, an overview of Lancashire’s investment landscape and what they will gain by taking part in the service. This includes:
- Different types of investment and which businesses they are best suited to
- The support available in Lancashire to find and secure funding
- The wider business support landscape in Lancashire
Click here to register for the event.
How will you benefit from the Investment Academy?
- Learn the basics of how equity funding works.
- Save time by identifying the ideal investor pathway for your proposition.
- Gain knowledge about IP and legal preparedness.
- Build confidence in your pitch.
- Understand cost reductions via tax benefits: Discover tax advantages available to both you and your investors.
- Gain key insights into the due diligence process.
Who delivers the service?
The Investment Academy is delivered by Boost’s Access to Finance team (part of Lancashire County Council) who will work with public and private sector experts from across the Lancashire business community, including:
- Fhunded: Lancashire County Council’s early-stage investment initiative
- Praetura Ventures: Leading venture capital provider supporting companies in Lancashire
- Forbes Solicitors: Award-winning law firm with offices across Lancashire
- AMS Group: Leading North West professional services firm
- LWD Studio: Lancashire-based creative branding consultancy
- GC Angels: Early-stage investor and connector
