Tue 08 Dec
|Fuel London
Behind the deal: A founder and funder panel
Expect honest insights, practical advice, and a clearer understanding of what businesses and funders look for when funding decisions are made.
Time & Location
08 Dec 2026, 09:45 – 10:15
Fuel London
About the event
Hosted by UMi Get Funding
Finding the right finance can be one of the most important decisions a business makes. Whether you’re looking to invest in growth, manage cashflow, buy equipment, take on people, or seize an opportunity, understanding what funding is available and when to use it can make all the difference.
In this candid panel discussion, business owners who have successfully secured finance will join the funders and finance experts who helped make it happen. We’ll go behind the deal to explore what different types of finance look like in practice, from loans and asset finance to angel investment and venture capital.
We’ll hear what businesses need to consider before taking on finance, how funders assess opportunities, what makes an application stand out, and the realities of the process once you decide to go ahead. We’ll also explore when borrowing can be a productive tool for growth, and when debt can become a problem.
Expect honest experiences, practical advice and straight-talking insights to help you understand what funding could work for your business, how to approach funders, and how to make finance work harder for growth.