Securing funding can be a significant hurdle for anyone self-employed, or running a business/organisation and looking to grow or deliver a project, with a complex landscape making it difficult to secure the funds needed for growth, innovation or day-to-day operations.

This webinar will explore some of the alternative funding options available across Scotland. The expert panel will guide attendees through innovative funding solutions beyond traditional bank loans, including loan funding, venture capital, crowdfunding and angel investors.

This session is relevant for sole traders, businesses, social enterprises and other organisations interested in finding out more about different finance options.

We’ll cover:

• The most common alternative funding sources available in Scotland
• How alternative funding options compare to traditional bank loans
• What criteria lenders typically consider when evaluating for alternative funding
• How crowdfunding works and its potential benefits
• What factors investors look for when considering funding
• What financial documents or plans should be prepared
• Tips to help everyone effectively present their case to potential funders

Panelists include:

• Hugh Lightbody (Host), Chief Officer, Business Gateway National Unit
• Jackie Waring, CEO & Founder, Investing Women and AccelerateHER
• Kieran Daly, Head of Market Building, Social Investment Scotland
• Iain Burnside, Chief Operating Officer, DSL Finance