In collaboration with London Stock Exchange

Exit and Liquidity Options
Founders Connect

03 Nov 2025, 10 Paternoster Square

Preparing for the exit!

For many founders, securing early-stage investment is just the beginning. The real challenge, and opportunity lies in understanding the full spectrum of exit and liquidity options available as a business grows. Whether you’re considering an IPO, acquisition, secondary sale, or other liquidity event, knowing your choices is essential for making informed, strategic decisions.

At our upcoming event, delivered in partnership with the London Stock Exchange, we’ll explore the realities of scaling beyond Series A and preparing for successful exits. This session is designed to educate company founders on the diverse pathways to liquidity, including the process and benefits of listing on the London Stock Exchange.

Session Details

Fireside Chat

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18:05

From Founding to Exit and Beyond: How to navigate the journey

Hear directly from Helen Pattinson, Co-founder of Montezuma’s Chocolate, who has navigated the journey from founding to exit and beyond. Helen will share candid insights, practical lessons, and the realities of preparing a business for liquidity events, including her experience with acquisition and leadership transitions.

Presentation

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17:30

The London Stock Exchange Presentation

Discover the key operational, financial, and governance structures that investors and buyers look for ahead of liquidity events. Explore how to decide if and when your business is ready for exit, and how to balance growth with long-term planning.

Fireside Chat

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18:30

The Quantum Base Story: Navigating the Path to IPO

Join Tom Taylor CEO of Quantum Base, who will take us behind the scenes of Quantum Base's incredible journey, culminating in its successful IPO on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market (LON: QUBE). Tom will share the crucial strategies, challenges, and decisions made on the path to taking a ground-breaking innovation company public.

If you’re serious about scaling - this is for you.

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Why you should attend

Discover the key operational, financial, and governance structures that investors and buyers look for ahead of liquidity events.

Explore how to decide if and when your business is ready for exit, and how to balance growth with long-term planning.

Network with other founders and investors who are exploring their own exit and liquidity strategies.

Process Criteria

Application process

We have a 2-stage application process to ensure applicants and their businesses are at the right stage of their journey and are able to gain the most benefit from this opportunity.

Stage 1

Written Application

Please check that you meet the criteria mentioned. If you do, then complete the application form using the link above.

Stage 2

Final Selection

All applications will be reviewed internally and 40 applicants will be asked to take part in the programme.

Agenda

17:00 - 17:30

Registration & Networking

17:30 - 17:35

Opening remarks from London Stock Exchange

17:35 - 18:05

The London Stock Exchange Presentation: AIM and Private Securities Market – and what they can do for your business

18:05 - 18:30

Fireside Chat: "Sweet Success: A Fireside Chat with Helen Pattinson, Co-Founder of Montezuma’s Chocolates”

18:30 - 19:00

Fireside Chat: "The Quantum Base Story: Navigating the Path to IPO”

19:00 - 19:05

Closing Remarks Cecil Adjalo, COO, Foundervine

19:05 - 19:30

Networking

19:30

Event close

This programme is brought to you in partnership with the London Stock Exchange.