A new investment accelerator to support Seed to Series A fintechs.
Delivered in partnership with Europe’s leading venture advisory firm, Mountside Ventures, the first programme will take place this summer.
This intensive accelerator is exclusively designed for Seed and Series A fintech startups looking to raise external funding in the next 3 to 12 months. If you’re serious about maximising the effectiveness of your next raise, you couldn’t have picked a better place to get support.
You’ll learn from ex-founders, VCs, and chartered accountants who optimize every level of the venture value chain.
"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. The team brings a huge range of valuable experience in start-ups, pitching, and fundraising."
"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. With their help, we raised at a higher valuation than expected but completed the process significantly faster."
"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."
WHAT TO EXPECT
THE FUNDING BLUEPRINT
We don’t shy away from the brutal realities of raising capital – we equip you to go into battle and win.
We kick off the summer programme in June. Across 5 days over 6 weeks, you’ll learn from ex-founders, VCs, and chartered accountants. We cover everything you need, including funding options, strategy, financial modelling, valuations, and term sheets.
Alongside a complete library of investor-ready templates, you will receive 1-on-1 support to dive deep into your specific value proposition. Finally, the programme wraps up with curated VC introductions – giving you direct matchmaking with active investors to kick off your raise.
It is a paid for programme and costs £3,000 + VAT to participate. We take zero equity from participating founders.
Understand the funding landscape, meet the cohort, and identify the exact types of capital partners looking for fintechs like yours.
04 | Valuation Methodologies
Navigate the complexities of pricing your round in today’s market with confidence.
02 | Presenting Your Value Proposition & Pitch Deck
Nail your narrative. Learn how to articulate your vision and build a send-out deck that gets meetings booked.
05 | Term Sheets, Negotiation Strategy & Due Diligence
Mountside’s team has reviewed over 400+ term sheets. Learn how to close the round, manage the legals, and flip the power dynamic to protect your equity.
03 | Financial Modelling & KPI Analysis
Understand how VCs assess financials. Learn how to present the revenue and expense drivers that actually move the needle.
06 | Investor Office Hours & Matchmaking
Put it all into practice. Get 1:1 coaching, bespoke strategy reviews, and participate in direct startup-to-VC matchmaking to kickstart your fundraise.
YOUR COMPLETE FUNDRAISING TOOLKIT
Participants get exclusive access to a comprehensive library of fundraising templates and resources.
Stop starting from scratch and use the frameworks that have secured hundreds of millions in funding.
Pitch Deck
Leverage our killer template and guidance notes to put your best foot forward for your first investor meeting.
Elevator Pitch
Nail your networking and the ‘BBQ test’ – learn how to clearly articulate what you do and why you do it.
Financial Model
Plug-and-play templates and guidance on setting up a robust model that highlights your key revenue drivers.
Investor FAQs
Why wait until an investor asks? Prepare answers to the most rigorous due diligence questions in advance.
Data Room
Understand how VCs assess financials. Learn how to present the revenue and expense drivers that actually move the needle.
Investor Updates
Proven templates for keeping target investors warm during the raise, and shareholders informed post-investment.
Cap Table
Diligence-ready templates to map out your round-by-round equity structures.
fintechs we've helped
£1.2m raised
CONSUMER FINTECH
Boost Fund LBS Angels
£2.3m raised
B2B FINTECH
Lloyds CVC Investors
£6m raised
B2B FINTECH
MTech Capital FNZ
£7m raised
CONSUMER FINTECH
Fuel Ventures Investors
Are you ready to switch into fundraising mode?
Get unparalleled insight into the investment world, understand the investor mindset, and ensure your fintech is fully prepared to close its round.