EIS Association Brings Together key Partners to Drive Business Growth in the Newcastle Region

6 months ago

The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) is bringing together key partners at an event to support start-ups in the North East. The “Ready, Steady, Grow!” event will be held at Newcastle University tomorrow, Tuesday 17th October.

The free-to-attend event will be the 8th in the “Ready, Steady, Grow!” series of 10 events hosted by the EISA to help founders, investors, and advisers better understand and engage with the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS). These are government-led initiatives designed to foster and stimulate investment in early-stage start-ups. Since their inception, the EIS and its seed sister the SEIS have resulted in £30 billion of investment for 53,000 start-ups across the UK.

Christiana Stewart-Lockhart, Director General of the EISA, commented “There are some really exciting things happening in Newcastle and we are delighted to be partnering with the University to bring together entrepreneurs, advisers and investors. Having access to funding information is critical for the growth and expansion of start-ups, which is why we’re providing a platform for information about the SEIS and EIS while also offering a fantastic opportunity for networking.”

Dedicated to accelerating the entrepreneurial successes in the area, the “Ready, Steady, Grow!” event in Newcastle will be chaired by Rick McCordall, Head of Company Creation, Newcastle University, drawing on advice from Shaun Fooy from the British Business Bank, Neil Norman from CT Accountant Advisors, and Paul Christian from Ward Hadaway.

The founder of Newcastle University spin-out synthetic DNA success story NunaBio, Andrew Pike, will take attendees through the journey of growing a successful business that benefited from EIS investment.

Additionally, a panel session with representatives from Ward Hadaway, Newcastle University, Par Equity, Knocu Ventures and Lifted Ventures will be chaired by Christiana Stewart-Lockhart, EISA Director General.

The second part of the event will be a networking reception, where participants have the opportunity to connect with experienced investors, industry experts and entrepreneurs, opening opportunities for new investment channels and promoting invaluable business development connections.

EISA invites all entrepreneurs looking to start a business or access investment; wealth managers seeking knowledge and expertise; investors looking to learn more about the S/EIS; and professional advisors looking to assist SMEs in their development and growth.

For more information and to register for the 'Ready, Steady, Grow!' event in Newcastle, please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/ready-steady-grow-2023-by-the-eis-association-2545399

To learn more about the EISA please visit the official EISA website at https://eisa.org.uk.

Notes to Editors

After Newcastle, there are two more “Ready, Steady Grow!” events:
● Belfast: Thursday, 19th October
● Oxford: Thursday, 2nd November

Sponsors: The "Ready, Steady Grow!" event in Newcastle is sponsored by: British Business Bank, Ward Hadaway, CT Accountants Advisers, Par Equity.

Seminar agenda (CPD qualifying)
4.30 Welcome from the Chair – Rick McCordall, Head of Company Creation Newcastle University
4.35 Update on the early-stage market and recent commitments in the North East – Shaun Fooy, British Business Bank
4.45 Investing in Innovation through the S/EIS, Neil Norman, CT Accountant Advisors
4.55 How to integrate S/EIS into your investment deal, Paul Christian, Ward Hadaway
5.05 Panel Discussion: Under the bonnet with the Fund Managers and Advisers, Chair – Christiana Stewart-Lockhart, EISA Director General
Panellists: Paul Christian – Ward Hadaway, Rick McCordall – Newcastle University, Alastair Moore – Par Equity , and Jordan Dargue - Knocu Ventures and Lifted Ventures
5.25 Journey of a Start-up with Founder – Andrew Pike, NunaBio
5.35 Closing remarks, Christiana Stewart-Lockhart, EISA
5.40 Move to reception and networking

For media inquiries and interview requests, please contact Christiana Stewart-Lockhart, Director General, at 020 8132 6199 or via email at christiana@eisa.org.uk.

For more detailed information about EISA and their initiatives, please visit the official EISA website at https://eisa.org.uk.To learn more about the EISA please visit the official EISA website at https://eisa.org.uk.

About EISA
The EISA is a leading trade body that exists to help start-ups secure investment through the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS). EISA’s 450-strong membership represents a broad spectrum of interested parties including entrepreneurs, advisers and investors. They provide valuable resources, networks, and events to facilitate investment opportunities and drive economic growth.

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About EISA

Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) is a not-for-profit organisation that helps Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME’s) obtain the funding they need to grow their business and help drive our economy forward. EISA membership represents all areas of the EIS/SEIS industry including EIS/SEIS Fund Managers, Lawyers, Accountants, Tax Advisers, Corporate Financiers, Financial Planners and Wealth Managers, throughout the UK.

Press Contacts

Christiana Stewart-Lockhart

Director General

020 8132 6199

christiana@eisa.org.uk