Unchartered Tech Territories: Scaling for growth in the venture space – debt or equity?
A panel event for growing tech businesses, to understand how to embark on their next stages through raising capital (debt or equity).
Topics of discussion include:
- Key trends in the VC market
- Is your business ready for a further raise, and deciding on what route to pursue
- Capital raising process: What to expect and how to prepare
- Palatine Growth Credit and Puma Growth Partners specific offerings
About the Speakers:
Ryan joined Palatine in early 2024 as Partner and Head of North. Ryan qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2003 and after 12 years in practice, at BDO and PWC he moved into Corporate Lending with Lloyds Bank and then to a Venture Debt fund in 2018 to build out their regional offering. Ryan has over 25 years’ experience supporting growing SME’s.
Anna Robson is a banking lawyer with over 15 years’ experience acting in the Yorkshire and national market. She leads Shoosmith’s banking and finance team in Leeds and brings expertise across a number of specialisms including leveraged finance, asset based
lending, venture debt and general corporate finance.
Mark Lyons joined Puma Growth Partners in 2023 to expand its presence in the North. He has led investments into a number of companies including Transport and TravelLocal, and has a seat on the board of both companies.
Puma Growth Partners offer equity investments from £4 million to £10 million.
Will Chappel joined Palatine in 2023 to launch the Fund as a Partner and Head of Growth Credit.He has over 10 years’ experience in growth and venture lending. Will has direct responsibility for overseeing the Fund’s strategy, deal origination and execution as well as liaising with investors on all aspects of fund performance. Palatine Growth Credit is a debt offering for regionally based B2B tech businesses.
Interested In The Event?
If you’re interested in attending, you can book online here.
