Date:18 February 2025
Location: Barclays Eagle Labs, BECO Building, 58 Kingston Street, Glasgow
Are you an entrepreneur looking to attract investment and scale your business? Join Potter Clarkson and Thorntons for an exclusive in-person workshop, in conjunction with Codebase, designed to help early-stage and scaling companies navigate the investment landscape. This event offers practical insights into securing investment, avoiding common pitfalls, and ensuring your business is investor-ready.
What to Expect
At this workshop, you’ll gain expert insights into:
Investment Trends & Key Terms: Learn about the latest investment trends and how to negotiate term sheets effectively.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Understand how to prepare your business to attract investors and prevent common deal-breakers.
The Role of Intellectual Property (IP): Discover why IP is crucial in valuations and investor decision-making, and how to develop a strong IP strategy.
1-to-1 Legal Expert Sessions: Book a free consultation with legal specialists to discuss your business challenges (pre-booking required).
Expert Speakers
This workshop brings together industry experts who advise both growing businesses and investors conducting due diligence. You’ll hear from:
Deborah Maxwell (Potter Clarkson): A patent attorney specialising in helping businesses identify and commercialize their IP to attract investment.
Columban Young-Smith (Thorntons): An investment expert advising scaling companies on complex investment structures and commercial strategies.
Dave Holt (Potter Clarkson): An IP solicitor experienced in high-level IP strategy and due diligence for investors.
Ollie Hofford (Thorntons): A legal specialist supporting investors and scaling businesses in life sciences, technology, and environmental sectors.
Hannah Smethurst (Thorntons): An expert in start-up structuring, IP, and contract negotiations for emerging tech and life sciences companies.
Lewis Quinn (Thorntons): A legal technologist guiding founders from concept to investor-ready businesses.
Who Should Attend?
This event is perfect for:
Founders & entrepreneurs seeking investment
Early-stage investors & startup advisors
Scaling businesses looking to strengthen their investment strategy
Why attend?
Gain practical, actionable insights to make your business investor-ready
Network with other founders and industry professionals
Get personalised legal advice in free 1-to-1 expert sessions
Register Now!
Spaces are extremely limited, so secure your spot today!