Access to Finance is a brand new series of online and in person events that will see Ukie and Barclays bring together some of the brightest minds in finance and games together to discuss access to finance for games businesses.
Check out the full list of events below:
A guide to accessing finance
Thursday 17th November 4.30pm - 6.30pm, Virtual event on Ukie Zoom
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/449414560047
In this event, the first in the series, we are focussing on the numerous ways that a games business can access and utilise funding for growth. Our experts will help you to decide which form of finance is suitable for your business and how you can set about securing your required funds.
This is a FREE event to attend and is run as a webinar on Zoom. Once registered you will be sent the appropriate Zoom link. Talks start at 4.30 pm.
Subjects covered include -
- Angel and VC funding
- Governmental support and public funding
- Video games tax relief and R&D tax credits
- A games company panel sharing their experiences
Long term funding for games businesses
23rd November 4.30pm - 8pm, Barclays Moorgate
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/449423296177
In this event, the second in the series, we are focussing on long term funding opportunities including exit funding, flotation on the stock exchange and the pro and cons of mergers and acquisition.
This is a FREE event to attend and will be held in-person at the Barclays Moorgate branch and will be livestreamed on YouTube. Talks start at 4.30 pm and the in-person event will be followed by networking with fellow attendees and experts.
Entrance is by registration only. Links to the livestrem will be sent to you upon registration.
Subjects covered include -
- Flotation on the stock exchange
- Exit funding
- Institutional investment
- Mergers and acquisition
How can businesses navigate economic turmoil?
6th December 4.30pm - 8pm, Barclays Market Street Manchester
Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/449418271147
In this event, the final session of the series, we are focussing on the challenges presented by economic uncertainly and the cost of living crisis. This event will look at the specific challenges for all businesses with an emphasis on the games sector.
This is a FREE event to attend and will be held in-person at the Barclays in Manchester as well as being livestreamed on YouTube. Talks start at 4.30 pm and the in person event will be followed by networking with fellow attendees and experts.
Entrance is by registration only. You will be sent livestream details upon registration.
Subjects covered include -
- The impact of currency fluctuations
- Business management and office costs
- Working capital and debt management
- Suporting the needs of your staff
Our speakers include - Propel, Market Finance and Barclays with more to follow.