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Investor Ready Workshop: Scaling Innovative Businesses Through Investment

  • Barclays Eagle Labs 58 Kingston Street Glasgow, Scotland, G5 8BP United Kingdom (map)

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!