Meet the Investor
As a promising circular start-up you want to magnify your positive impact on the planet and become a future market-leader. To do that you need the means to grow and reach more customers. Whether you're looking for a loan or equity investment, we’re here to help you refine and deliver your pitch, impress environmentally conscious investors and hit your funding target.
What to expect
- Honest feedback about your circular business plan and practical guidance on how to strengthen your offering
- Receive expert coaching on how to present your business to investors in a hands-on group workshop followed by an intimate one-to-one coaching session
- Put your newly polished pitch to the test and pitch to multiple potential investors at our Meet The Investors event
- Join our circular ecosystem and take advantage of speaking opportunities, grow your network, share ideas and collaborate
How it works
Learn the script
- Meet with one of our expert business advisors to delve into your strategy and interrogate your circularity credentials
- Test your business case and receive honest feedback on your pitch deck
Dress rehearsal
- Refine your pitch with an expert coach and learn how to deliver a winning performance
- Practice in a friendly and supportive environment with fellow circular businesses
- Make the finishing touches in a one-to-one coaching session
Show time
- Pitch with confidence and authenticity to carefully selected investors who are looking for high-potential, innovative circular start-ups
- Network with fellow entrepreneurs and potential investors
(In order to qualify for the Meet the Investors event you must attend all parts of the programme)
25 Nov
Applications open
29 Jan
Applications Close
31 Jan
Successful applicants notified
Feb 2020
Pitch deck review meeting
11 Mar
Compelling communications workshop
17 Mar
Meet the Investors event
Apply if you are
- a promising circular start-up raising investment for the first time
- ready with a great business plan and pitch deck, but you’d love to get some honest, expert feedback to make it perfect
- a circular star who’s raised funds before and is starting the next round of investment
- looking for a fresh pair of eyes on your pitch deck, which has done the rounds and needs a new spin
