Founder Workshop - Manchester - Wednesday 21st May 2025

Date: 21st May 2025
Time: 14:00 – 15:30 (GMT +1 / BST)
Location: Manchester
In partnership with: Sure Valley Ventures

Free to Attend | Limited Spots Available

Are you a founder preparing to raise investment? Join our exclusive Founder Fundraising Workshops, where you’ll gain insider knowledge on how to run a seamless fundraising process, secure capital, and communicate effectively with investors.

These workshops, led by Arāya Ventures, are designed to equip founders with the essential skills, insights, and strategies needed to successfully raise investment and drive business growth.

What You’ll Learn

✅ How to run a tight fundraising process & timeline
✅ Key strategies to succeed in securing capital for your funding round
✅ How to communicate effectively with angel investors & VC funds (like Arāya Ventures)
✅ How to demonstrate traction, momentum & investment readiness
✅ Post-funding best practices to ensure long-term success

Whether you’re raising your first round or scaling your investment strategy, this workshop will provide actionable insights to help you navigate the fundraising landscape with confidence.

Upcoming Workshops

📌 Edinburgh | 20th May 2025

🕙 Time: 10:30 – 12:00
🤝 In partnership with: NatWest x Pathways Forward

📌 Liverpool | 21st May 2025

🕘 Time: 09:30 – 11:00
🤝 In partnership with: Baltic Ventures

🎟 These workshops are free, but spaces are limited! Secure your spot today to take your fundraising strategy to the next level.

Meet Your Speaker – Rupa Popat

Rupa Popat is the Founder & Managing Partner of Arāya Ventures, a Venture Capital Fund dedicated to backing start-ups that are shaping the future of how we live and work.

Investment Experience:

•  Angel Investor in 40+ start-ups & 7 emerging VC funds
• Finalist – UKBAA Angel Investor of the Year (2023 & 2024)
• Exited Founder & Investor with a proven track record of scaling businesses

With a background in investment banking and entrepreneurship, Rupa brings a unique perspective on what makes a start-up investable, how founders can attract the right investors, and how to build strong relationships with angel investors and venture capitalists.

About Arāya Ventures

Arāya Ventures is a super angel fund investing in early-stage start-ups that are transforming the way we live and work. We partner with ambitious founders to accelerate their growth, provide strategic investment, and connect them with a powerful network of investors, advisers, and industry leaders.

We focus on high-impact investments across technology, sustainability, and innovation, supporting visionary founders from seed to scale.

Secure Your Spot Today!

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights, network with investors, and refine your fundraising strategy.

Register Now

(Limited spaces available – confirmation details will be shared upon registration)