Programmes · Fundraising Accelerator

Walk into your
raise ready.

For Seed to Series A fintechs

An intensive programme for Seed and Series A fintechs planning to raise external funding in the next 3 to 12 months, delivered with venture advisory firm Mountside Ventures. Learn from ex-founders, VCs and chartered accountants who work across every stage of the venture value chain.

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Track record

Numbers that
speak for themselves.

Raised£250m+for companies in the last 4 years
Per cohort£6maverage funds raised
Delivered70+funding programmes
Founder NPS98%average score
Network2,500+direct VC and investor relationships

[TO CONFIRM: are these figures still current, and should they be credited to Mountside Ventures?]

What to expect

The funding blueprint.

We don’t shy away from the brutal realities of raising capital. We equip you to go in and win.

Five days over six weeks with ex-founders, VCs and chartered accountants: funding options, strategy, financial modelling, valuations and term sheets. You get a full library of investor-ready templates, 1:1 support on your own proposition, and curated VC introductions to kick off your raise.

[TO CONFIRM: next cohort dates]

It’s a paid programme at £3,000 + VAT, and we take zero equity. [TO CONFIRM: price still current?]

Session 01Kick-off and types of investorsUnderstand the funding landscape, meet the cohort, and find the capital partners looking for fintechs like yours.
Session 02Your value proposition and pitch deckNail your narrative. Learn how to tell your story and build a send-out deck that gets meetings booked.
Session 03Financial modelling and KPIsSee how VCs assess financials, and present the revenue and cost drivers that actually move the needle.
Session 04ValuationPrice your round in today’s market with confidence.
Session 05Term sheets, negotiation and due diligenceMountside’s team has reviewed 400+ term sheets. Learn how to close the round, manage the legals and protect your equity.
Session 06Investor office hours and matchmakingPut it into practice with 1:1 coaching, strategy reviews and direct introductions to active VCs.

Your toolkit

Stop starting
from scratch.

Every participant gets a full library of fundraising templates and resources, built on frameworks that have secured hundreds of millions in funding.

TemplatePitch deckA proven template and guidance notes for your first investor meeting.
TemplateElevator pitchPass the ‘BBQ test’: say clearly what you do and why.
TemplateFinancial modelPlug-and-play templates for a robust model built around your revenue drivers.
TemplateInvestor FAQsPrepare answers to the toughest due diligence questions before they’re asked.
TemplateData room[TO CONFIRM: description. The live page repeats the financial modelling text here]
TemplateInvestor updatesTemplates to keep target investors warm during the raise, and shareholders informed after it.
TemplateCap tableDiligence-ready templates for your round-by-round equity structure.

Results

Fintechs we’ve helped.

Consumer fintech£1.2m raisedBoost Fund · LBS Angels
B2B fintech£2.3m raisedLloyds CVC · Investors
B2B fintech£6m raisedMTech Capital · FNZ
Consumer fintech£7m raisedFuel Ventures · Investors

What founders say

“As a female founder, I found the wealth of knowledge and experience delivered by the team unparalleled. Future founders will be very fortunate to participate.”
“This programme is like being given the cheat-codes to VC fundraising. I wish we’d done it a year ago!”
“The 6-week program will save you months. A must if you are looking to fundraise.”
“Perfectly pitched for start-ups beginning their journey to investment. It didn’t shy away from the brutal realities of raising capital but made you feel well equipped with lessons and tools from real pros.”
“Hands down the most informative and comprehensive fundraising workshop I have completed. We raised at a higher valuation than expected and completed the process significantly faster.”

Ready?

Switch into
fundraising mode.

Understand the investor mindset and make sure your fintech is ready to close its round.

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