START UP Networking Social: Funding and Finance
Date: Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Time: 17:00-19:00 (BST)
Location: Stephenson Building, Newcastle University | Get directions
- Guest speakers
Join us to discover the funding options available to you as an entrepreneur in the North East.
It's recently been announced that small businesses in the North East will receive a much-needed £660m boost, via the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II.
Along with a number of social enterprise funding options, it can often be challenging to navigate the finance landscape and choose the option best for you. Join Newcastle University's START UP team on Wednesday 1 May to learn more about the finance opportunities available to you as a budding entrepreneur.
Plus, you can grow your network and meet other start-up founders from your alumni community, and hear from some early stage founders (including alumna Helen Bramhall) who have successfully secured funding to help them startup their business in the North East.
Meet our inspiring speakers
Class of 2018 Newcastle graduate Helen is an Investment Portfolio Manager for the Growth Impact Fund available through UnLtd.
UnLtd, The Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs, is a charitable organisation in the United Kingdom. They offer cash awards, grants, business support, networking and mentorship opportunities for social entrepreneurs in the UK. UnLtd’s funding and support helps social enterpreneurs to start up and scale their impact through access to a range of funding, including awards and investment opportunities.
Shaun is the Senior Manager in the North East and Tees Valley for British Business Bank. British Business Bank aims to drive sustainable growth and prosperity across the UK, and to enable the transition to a net zero economy, by supporting access to finance for smaller businesses. The British Business Bank is 100% Government owned but independently managed. It brings expertise and Government money to the smaller business finance markets. Businesses apply for finance through British Business Bank partners who can lend and invest more, especially to younger and faster-growing companies.
Anna is co-founder of The Training Marketplace, a global platform dedicated to bridging the gap between business training providers and training seekers. Anna and her team are working with Newcastle University data scientists and Exeter University technical experts to build their premium products. Anna's journey into entrepreneurship began at Durham University, driven by a passion to make quality business education more accessible. Her experience as a Durham Dragon's Den judge deepened her commitment to fostering innovation, and she is currently mentoring several start-ups.
Triin is the founder and Managing Director of BODYROLL Studios, Newcastle. Based on the methods and principles found in Traditional Chinese Medicine, BODYROLL offers a variety of health benefits to a health and beauty-conscious clientele. Triin previously worked closely with BODYROLL Cape Town so she could bring what she believes is one of the best massage and fitness machines in the world to the UK.