Alternative sources of funding 

• • Tuesday 15 June 2010 14:00 - 17:30
    Angel Hotel, 37 High Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AF (map)
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What other funding is out there, and you how can get it? In the current financial climate, it is now even more important than ever to be aware of the various forms of funding that are available outside of the usual banking system, and how you can access them.

Why you should attend

This seminar will take delegates through three alternative sources of funding; venture capital and Business Angels; asset based lending and refinancing; and Islamic finance.

Ali Vania, Islamic Bank of Britain, will give an insight into the Islamic concepts that underpin Islamic Finance products, taking delegates through the IBB product range with a focus on commercial property finance.

Rob Carroll, Catapult Venture Managers, will discuss venture capital and funding available through Business Angels. His lecture will include a view of the funding market, equity, and what you can expect from a venture capitalist, what they are looking for, and the assessment process.

Richard Keenan, Embark Finance, will cover asset based lending, whether it be to buy or re-finance assets within your business on a leased or hire purchase basis, along with or financing options available such as factoring and invoice discounting.

Speakers

Ali Vania, Leicester Branch Manager, Islamic Bank of Britain
Ali has been with the IBB Plc as their Leicester Branch Manager for two years, and has been in the financial services sector for 15 years, originally as a Deputy Manager at HSBC. Ali was at HSBC when they launched their Sharia compliant (Islamic) window ‘Amanah’, and became the Regional manager for HSBC Amanah, before moving onto IBB.

Rob Carroll, Managing Director, Catapult Venture Managers
Rob joined the Catapult in October 1999. He was previously with 3i plc in Leicester and London. Rob focuses on origination activities, investor relations as well as investments, and is a member of the BVCA Ventures Committee.

Richard Keenan, Director, Embark Finance
Richard has spent over 15 years working within the commercial finance arena, specialising in both the asset and debt finance sector.