How To: Get Investor Ready

Thursday, 14 May 2026 | 12:00 - 13:15 | Online
Learn the investor mindset and how to prepare your startup for funding in this practical online workshop.

Securing investment is an important milestone in your entrepreneurial journey. But how do you present your company in a way that maximises your chances of success?
In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to think like an investor and understand the key metrics used to evaluate early-stage ventures. We’ll explore what investors look for and how you can communicate your startup’s value clearly and convincingly.

Delivered by Dr James Groves, Head of Investment Services at Imperial Enterprise Lab, during this 60-minute online session, we’ll cover the core elements of becoming investor-ready, helping you build confidence when approaching potential investors and positioning your venture for success.

You’ll learn about:

  • Team: Why investors need to trust you to deliver
  • Problem & Solution: Is the problem real, and is your solution compelling?
  • Market: Is the opportunity large enough to matter?
  • Competition & Defensibility: Who else is in the space and how can you stay ahead?
  • Growth Plan: How will you scale and generate returns?
  • Data Rooms & Due Diligence: How to demonstrate credibility beyond the pitch


Who is this masterclass for?
Any Imperial founder(s) who is looking to understand how to secure investment.

Location:
Online, the Zoom link will be shared closer to the date.

 

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