Funding For Scale

January 28, 2026
09.30 - 11.00am
Online
Free
A four-part series to help ambitious businesses find and secure the right funding to grow with confidence. Delivered by Amelia Atkins from Evolve Advisory.

Whether you’re planning to scale operations, expand into new markets, invest in your team or systems – this programme will help you explore the right funding route for your business and give you the tools to raise finance with confidence.

Funded programme by Business Growth Dorset.

 

Four practical workshops :

Workshop 1 – Funding Growth: When, Why, How

Wednesday 28th January, 9.30am–11.00am

→ Assessing readiness to scale

→ Exploring the full funding landscape – debt, equity, grants, blended finance

→ Choosing the right funding mix for your goals

→ Building a compelling growth case that resonates with funders

 

Workshop 2 – Pitching for Scale

Wednesday 4th February, 9.30am–11.00am

→ Turning your business vision into a strong growth narrative

→ Tailoring your pitch to different funders – banks, VCs, investors, lenders or partners

→ Demonstrating scalability, operational maturity, and impact

 

Workshop 3 – Financials That Back the Plan

Wednesday 11th February, 9.30am–11.00am

→ Building robust, realistic financial models

→ What funders look for in financials and KPIs

→ Understanding valuation, funding terms and long-term planning

 

Workshop 4 – Making Funding Work for Your Business 

Wednesday 25th February, 9.30am-11.00am

Navigating negotiations and conversations with confidence

Planning for growth beyond funding (reporting, accountability, scaling systems) 

Knowing when and how to prepare for future funding rounds or exits 

 

Guided Tasks

After each workshop, you’ll complete a task to move your funding strategy forward.

By the end, you’ll have:

  • A refined growth plan
  • A funding strategy tailored to your business
  • Core investment materials – ready to use

 

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Event Details

Location

Online

Price

Free

Speakers

Amelia Atkins, Evolve Advisory

Date

January 28, 2026

Time
09.30 - 11.00am

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