Crocodile Lair: A Pitching Evening with SFC Capital

Monday, 18th November 2024, 6.00pm

Get ready to dive into the Crocodile Lair, where innovation meets opportunity! Join us for an evening of exciting pitches and meaningful connections with SFC Capital, the UK’s most active Seed Investment Fund and Business Angel Network.

Who’s Got the Next Breakthrough Idea?
From space exploration to cutting-edge cybersecurity, the startups at our monthly pitching event are redefining the future. Hosted by Stephen Page, Founder of SFC Capital, this series has a proven track record of success, with past participants like Onfido, CircaGene, Algocyte, Spintex, Dragonfly, and B2Space making waves in their industries.

Pitch for Business: Let’s Grow Together
Building a business takes more than just a great idea—it requires a community. Our “Pitch for Business” segment is designed to help founders tap into the collective power of their peers. Whether you’re looking for beta testers, collaboration partners, or cross-marketing opportunities, this is your chance to connect and grow together.

What Can You Ask For?

• Alpha/beta testers for your product
• Honest product reviews
• Help reaching out to distributors
• Project collaboration
• Cross-marketing/cross-selling opportunities
• Social media support
• Insights from businesses that have “been there, done that”

Agenda
6:00pm – Arrival
6:30pm – Introduction from SFC Capital
7:00pm – Pitches Begin
7:30pm – Networking

Ready to Pitch?
Home Grown members have the unique opportunity to present their business and gain invaluable feedback. Businesses must be in the early stages or early scale-up – i.e. raised max. Series A (£1M round), turning over up to £1M.

Simply email us at membersevents@homegrownclub.co.uk with your business stage, a brief overview, and your specific ask. We will pass on your interest and application accordingly to SFC Capital, however, this is NOT a guarantee of your slot to pitch.

Please Note: This is NOT a platform for funding pitches or overt product promotions. “Pitch for Business” is about genuine requests for support and collaboration.

Guidelines for Your Pitch:

• Duration: Maximum of 5 minutes
• Structure:
  • Introduce yourself and your business
  • Present your product/service and target market
  • Make a clear, single ask from the audience
  • Offer something in return (if applicable)
  • Provide contact details for follow-up

Don’t miss this chance to showcase your startup, gain feedback from industry experts, and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.

RSVP now on the members’ portal.