This webinar will give you an overview of how to assess your investment needs, some of the funding routes available beyond grants and loans, and how to manage the process to achieve a successful outcome. Whether you are considering starting a new business, preparing to invest in new equipment or scaling up to meet increasing demand, this session will give you practical insights on how to secure investment to help your growth ambitions.

At the event you will hear from Alex McDonald and Struan Mackie from North Point Distillery who have gone through the journey of securing investment to grow their business. The session will include an overview of

• Crowdfunding,

• Seed Enterprise investment Scheme (SEIS)

• International Investment

• The tools you can use to help get investment

• Different terms that should be understood

The Food and Drink TechHUB is a Northern Innovation Hub programme funded through the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal – a joint initiative supported by £315m investment from the UK and Scottish governments, The Highland Council, HIE and University of the Highlands and Islands.