Fintech fringe Academy

Fundraising accelerator

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.

£250m+

Raised for
companies in
the last 4 years

 

£6m

Average
funds raised
per cohort

 

70+

Funding
programmes
delivered

 

98%

Founder
NPS score
average

 

2,500+

Direct
VC & Investor
relationships

 

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.

 

01 | Kick-off & Exploring Types of Investors

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.