Event Overview: ACCESS TO FUNDING CAN MAKE OR BREAK A BUSINESS! Whether you’re starting up, scaling up, or simply exploring your options, understanding how to fund your business is crucial. Join us for this informative session focused on the Debt, Equity and Grant finance options available to smaller businesses across Nottingham and the wider East Midlands. You’ll hear directly from finance providers and business support organisations about what they’re looking for and how to position your business for success.
Meet the Speakers
Lewis Stringer
Senior Manager – British Business Bank
An overview of funding routes for SMEs and how the British Business Bank supports access to finance.
Danielle Davis
Deputy Director – First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans
Insights into debt finance and how small businesses can access the right loan support.
Luke Pulford
Head of Minerva – Minerva Business Angels Network
Understanding equity finance and how to connect with angel investors through Minerva.
John O’Donnell
Business Adviser – Nottingham City Council
An update on the latest business grants available in Nottingham.
What You’ll Gain:
- Funding Roadmap for 2025: Explore finance options, from business loans to investment rounds, and understand what’s right for you.
- Debt, Equity, and Grants Explained: Learn the differences between these key funding pillars and how to leverage them effectively.
- Exclusive Grants for Nottingham Businesses: Discover grants available in Nottingham City in 2025 and how to apply.
