Funds & Founders: Fuelling Welsh Business

The event, Funding and Growth Strategies for Welsh Businesses, is designed to empower fast-growing Welsh companies with essential knowledge on fueling their growth through investment, funding, and innovation. Hosted by Walmer Group in partnership with Tramshed Tech, FounderCatalyst, Shipshape.VC, and Innovators Uncensored, this session will dive into capital-raising strategies, regional and UK-wide grants, scaling revenue, and key market insights on investor appetite and funding trends.

Agenda

• 5:30 PM – Welcome Drinks

• 6:00 PM – Introduction by James Campbell, Co-Founder of Walmer Group

• 6:05 PM – Guest Speaker: Daniel Sawko from Shipshape VC, covering UK-wide investment trends

• 6:15 PM – Panel Discussion & Q&A Moderated by Richard Lee from Innovators Uncensored: Learn from industry-leading experts on funding options, venture/angel investing, innovation grants, and growth strategies. Panelists include:

  • Sam Simpson, Founder of FounderCatalyst (SEIS/EIS technology platform)

  • Debbie Taylor, Walmer Group (Innovation grant expert)

  • Additional VC investor and growth expert to be announced

• 7:00 PM – Drinks & Nibbles: An opportunity for informal networking with panelists, speakers, and business leaders.

Who is this event for?

This event is ideal for Founders, CEOs, Investors, and key industry figures who are looking to grow their businesses through strategic funding, grants, and revenue growth. If you're aiming to scale your business inside or outside of Wales, this is a must-attend event.