Startup 54
University of Hertfordshire
Startup 54
University of Hertfordshire
In partnership with
Immerse
Accelerator
If you're an aspiring founder or an early-stage entrepreneur, the Immerse Accelerators can scale your vision into a thriving business.
Applications for the finance readiness accelerator are now open, you can apply for it below.
Applications Open
18 April 2022
Deadline
11 May 2022
Start Date
18 May 2022
Finance readiness accelerator
It is essential to get your finances right when starting and building a business, whether it’s knowing how to bookkeep and monitor cash flow, or how to raise capital or gain investment. This accelerator is the ideal solution for founders looking for support in understanding and building their financial foundations, and how to effectively raise capital and investment for your business, whether it is to start or scale. You will learn how to create key financial drivers for your business, all the legal requirements for building a business, and how to successfully pitch to gain investment.
In these 4 weeks, you will get to attend Masterclasses led by industry experts aimed towards building your financial plan and metrics, how to raise capital and investment as an early-stage startup, and how to best position your business when seeking investment. With access to experienced mentors, accountability groups and networking sessions you will have a support network that will help you achieve your goals!
Key takeaways
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Opportunity to build and grow your business & network
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Expert masterclasses led by professionals in the industry
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Gain a better knowledge of how to manage your financials and access finance
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Gain a better knowledge of how to raise capital and investment and which avenue is best for you
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Access to experienced mentors and professionals to help you grow and flourish
Applicant criteria
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Early-stage founders with post-revenue business
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Early-stage founders at either pre-revenue or post-revenue
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Founders seeking the next step of business growth
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Any sector & any region in the UK
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Early-stage founders whose business is already running or at least an MVP
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Able to commit to the entire programme
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Though this program is open for everyone we are particularly keen to receive applications from black founders or C suite.
Masterclasses
18 May, 2022
Introduction & Getting your Financials Right
25 May, 2022
How to Raise Capital / Accessing Finance
01 June, 2022
Group Mentoring & Q&A with professionals
18th May, 2022
Identifying Key Financial Drivers and Metrics
01 June, 2022
Legal Essentials for Entrepreneurs
08 June 2022
Dragons Den
Showcase
25 May, 2022
How to Raise Investment as an Early Stage Company
08 June 2022
How to Tell a Story to Gain Investment
Watch the Immerse Online Video Series
Sales & marketing accelerator
One of the key struggles founders face is knowing how to take their products or services to market. This accelerator is the ideal solution for founders looking for support to introduce their startup to the marketplace, launch their product, break into a new vertical, or create a buzz to attract further funding. You will learn how to build and grow your business through innovative sales and marketing strategies that fit your business type.
In these 5 weeks, you will get to attend Masterclasses led by industry experts aimed towards building your marketing strategies, identifying and growing your target audience and how to leverage sales strategies to grow and expand. With access to experienced mentors, accountability groups and networking sessions you will have a support network that will help you achieve your goals!
Applications Closed
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