Raising Finance is a hot topic for anyone starting or growing a business.

We have invited financial experts and experienced entrepreneurs to discuss their insights, tips and pro's and cons' of raising finance from banks, business angels and venture capitalists.

The discussion will cover how to structure the partnerships, pitch your proposal and any other burning questions you might want to ask.

We encourage discussion and interaction throughout the event so you come away with the knowledge that you came for.

Our experts for the evening include:

Mike Weaver- CEO of Beer & Partners, the leading source of venture capital and business angel investment for growing SME businesses in the UK.

Beer & Partners understand that growing businesses need finance but also help if they are to reach their potential and they need this without fuss, with maximum discretion and at a reasonable cost. Mike has a background in accounting with over 25 years experience at Board level in PLC, consultancy, software, service and Oil & Gas exploration and will be sharing his knowledge, experience and insight with the audience.

Senake Atureliya- Founder of Pie Finance.

The PIE Micro-Investment platform offers viable start-up companies who do not yet meet the requirements of the existing angel investment community direct access to the resources and funding they need to progress with no up front costs. The highly automated solution reduces risk, increase the investor audience to include suppliers and provides transparency to enable investment in a sector currently starved of investment

Jason May, from the Business Banking team at Lloyds TSB

Nigel Wilkinson, Enterprise Investment & Development Officer at London Rebuilding Society.

London Rebuilding provides loan finance and business support to social enterprises in the Greater London area.

This event is taking place at London Rebuilding Society, its purpose-built training and meeting rooms are available for hire, on a full-day or half-day basis, at competitive rates.