Understanding the Tech Investment Landscape: From entry to exitÂ
About this event
 The host:Â
- Francesca Smith at Home Grown
The Speakers:Â
- David Horne- Funding FocusÂ
- Lauren Crawley Moore- The London Stock ExchangeÂ
- Kate Eadie- Insignis CashÂ
- Johan Van Der Poel- InfinaÂ
- Sam Budd- Buddy Media
Some of the key highlights were:
David: The UK leads Europe in VC funding! Itâs still a safe place for investment, despite the doom and gloom. Stick to your plan and donât pivot unless you need to. đ
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Lauren: It's never too soon to think about your IPO! You donât need to be a billion-dollar companyâgood fundamentals and a compelling story are key to success. đ
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Sam: Stay focused on your North Star đ and donât overspend on unnecessary things. Building a personal brand is criticalâlead by example and be authentic. đȘ
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Kate: Look for strategic alignment with your investors! Strong financials are a must, and donât forget to diversify your funding sourcesâgrants count too! đŒ
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Johan: Focus on the basics like cash flow and P&L. Avoid scaling too fastâkeep your team lean and efficient until youâre ready to expand. đ°