This is your chance to meet with up to 5 investors in 1 day + receive tailored support from our team of experts.
We’ll make sure you’re fully prepared to capitalise on this unique opportunity, equipping you with the tools you need to succeed. Don’t miss out on this chance to take your business to the next level. Click the link below to learn more about the company application process and participation requirements.
Companies who are actively seeking venture capital investment (any stage or sector) in the next 12 months should apply by Thursday 27th June 2024.
Once accepted into the process, your funding journey will be profiled, and support will be provided to prepare you for funding, pitches and due diligence.
All at no cost to you, thanks to our amazing sponsors.
The matching process is personalised to each participating company and investor. Based on your needs, we will set up a select number of robust engagements at the event on the 12th September. Applications for Inbound Investors are now closed.
Investors will also get the opportunity to view one-page summaries from each company attending and request their own meetings with you in the afternoon. We will help you prepare this summary. Applications for Inbound Investors are now closed.
Carol Rossborough, Founder and CEO of ESTHER, tells us about her experience at Inbound Investors
30th May Applications open
27th June Company application deadline
July Shortlisting by our panel*
30th July Online – Company kickoff covering a 101 on fundraising prep
August 1:1 clinics with an Advisor to hone your dec and find your best investor**
4th Sept Inbound Investors App Launch
12th Sept Inbound Investors 2024
End of Sept 1:1 debrief with your advisor**
* Successful teams will be notified before the end of the month and we may get in touch if we need more information
** 1 x 45min slot per company – booking link provided upon confirmation of place
09.30 Arrival and registration
10.00 Welcome – The latest from the NI ecosystem
11.00 Break
11.30 Pre-arranged matched investor/company meetings
13.00 Lunch & networking
14.00 Angel award ceremony
14.30 Further investor/company meetings
16.00 Panel discussion & University visits
18.00 Evening social
• Available for meeting/call with Catalyst staff as part of the selection process
• Attendance at a webinar for pitch prep
• All companies must participate in a one-to-one advisory clinic in August
• Preparation of a one-page summary in a standard format for the event platform
• Preparation of a short pitch deck to use at the event
• Attendance at the event on 12th September at Ulster University
• All companies must participate in a one to one post-event debrief in September or early October
• Post-event reporting on the progress of meetings at regular intervals thereafter (3, 6, and 12 months)
Inbound Investors is open to any NI company and is not limited to Catalyst tenants or companies on Catalyst programmes.
Scaling Programmes Manager
Hannah Cummings is the Scaling Programme Manager at Catalyst, where she oversees Inbound Investors, CEOs Connect, and Way to Scale. These initiatives have a collective objective of expediting the growth trajectory of Northern Ireland’s top technology companies, supporting them to achieve a market valuation of £100 million.
Hannah joined Catalyst in 2019, initially managing operations and community at the Catalyst Belfast Fintech Hub before moving on to manage Co-Founders, a design-thinking led program that helps innovation driven start-ups get going! Designing, curating, and executing impactful strategic initiatives has been a core tenet of Hannah’s career with Catalyst.
Hannah also holds a PhD in Drama and is passionate about leveraging her background to support others in finding their pitch and public speaking confidence, as well as hosting and Mc-ing ecosystem events.
Head of Scaling
Head of Scaling
As the Head of Scaling Kieran focuses on supporting companies through their growth stages, This covers a range of programs and possible interventions. These range from supporting Executive Development for CEOs; developing programs to support to access international markets; assisting companies seeking to access growth finance through capital markets; to providing a sounding board and a strong cup of tea.
Prior to Catalyst Kieran worked in senior roles in a range of companies, both local and international. He has experience in raising venture capital and in company acquisitions and disposals.
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