FundingHero’s Midlands High Growth Funding Showcase

Minerva are excited to be hosting FundingHero for their Midlands High Growth Funding Showcase supported by the British Business Bank.

With only limited spaces available, we’re excited to invite Angel & Venture Capital investors to join us for our Midlands High Growth Pitching Showcase at the stunning venue of The Shard, London.

Minerva is thrilled to be partnering with a whole host of Midlands based investors, including; Midven, Haatch, Mercia Ventures and others to present 8 exciting companies ranging from Pre Seed to Series A following the completion of our 12 week programme, where 16 companies have been whittled down to 8 for the incredible opportunity to be pitching live.

We have an exciting range of high growth potential Midlands based businesses including startups, University spin-outs and scaling SMEs from Medtech, Cleantech and Smart Manufacturing to name just a few raising amounts from Pre seed £250k to Series A £3m+, who are disrupting their sectors, driving innovation, creating significant impact and creating a range of exciting new jobs for the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to see what investment opportunities the Midlands has to offer and you are invited to grab one of our limited spaces to come along and hear those pitches, provide your feedback and network with these amazing entrepreneurs and fellow investors.

We’ll be joined by Luke Pulford, the newly appointed Head of Minerva Business Angels and Warren Ralls, Managing Director UK Network for the British Business Bank and Non Exec Director for the UKBAA.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors, investment and delivery partners for all of their support during this accelerator cohort

Supported By:

• British Business Bank
• Tech WM

Sponsors:

• Higgs LLP
• Potter Clarkson
• West Midlands Combined Authority
• Leicester Business and Skills Partnership
• Barclays Eagle Labs

Investment Partners:

• Minerva
• Midven
• Mercia
• SFC
• Haatch
• BCRS
• FDC
• Watts Commercial
• Republic
• Pragmatech

Delivery Partners:

• Claritas Tax
• Higgs LLP
• Brewin Dolphin
• Reedmace Talent
• Macildowie
• SDB Innovation
• Shipshape
• Anthony Holmes
• Martin Ward

Venue Partners:

• STEAMHouse – Birmingham City University
• LUinc – Loughborough University

Legal Disclaimer:

Any document or presentations has not been approved by an authorised person within the meaning of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, and is exempt from the general restriction in section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 on the communication of invitations or inducements to engage in investment activity on the grounds that it is made to a certified or self-certified sophisticated investor or high net worth individual, being persons falling within articles 19(5), 48(2), 49(2) 50(1) or 50A(1) respectively of the Financial Services and Markets Act. The availability of any tax relief depends on the individual circumstances of each investor and of the company concerned and may be subject to change in the future. Investing in small public listed or private companies involves risks, including illiquidity, lack of dividends, loss of investment, and dilution, and it should be done only as part of a diversified portfolio.

During this event, we will be taking photographs and recording pitches. By booking on to this event, you are consenting to your image appearing within photographs and/or videos. In compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to withdraw said consent. You can do so by emailing sarah.bingham@uwsp.co.uk.