Meet the Investors: Belfast
Meet the Investors: Belfast

About this event
Meet the Investors is a series of events helping UK tech SMEs navigate scale-up finance. Each event connects SMEs with investors and experts to share insights, funding tips, and networking opportunities.
Other upcoming events in the series:
Small businesses are crucial to the UK economy, yet many faces significant challenges in accessing the finance they need to grow. techUK’s Meet the Investors event aims to tackle this issue head on.
Taking place in central Belfast, you will have the opportunity to hear from leading funders who work across the UK, providing you with the opportunity to engage directly and ask them questions. The event will include keynote addresses and a panel discussion, with plenty of time for networking.
Event details
Date and Time: 13 October, 14.00 - 17.00
Cost: Free
Location: Belfast
Why you should attend
Hear about current investment trends and future opportunities
Learn what investors are looking for when they are approached by businesses seeking investment
Get practical tips on securing investment
Make valuable connections with peers and investors during the networking session
Who should attend
This event is ideal for small business actively seeking investment. Whether you’re new to fundraising or preparing for your next round, come along to hear directly from investors about the finance ecosystem in Edinburgh and how to position your business for success.
Please note: The views expressed by event participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of techUK. Always seek independent, professional advice tailored to your individual circumstances.
Agenda
14.00 - 14.15 | Arrivals |
14.15 - 14.20 | Welcome and introduction Stephanie Barr, Senior Programme Manager, techUK |
14.20 - 14.30 | Overview of the region’s tech ecosystem and opportunities for growth Neil Hutcheson, CEO, Software NI |
14.30 - 14.40 | Overview of the investment landscape Julie-Ann Halliday , Corporate Finance Manager, Invest NI |
14.40 - 14.50 | Scale-up story Stuart Harvey, CEO, Datactics |
14.50 - 15.05 | Q&A |
15.00 - 16.00 | Panel discussion Nathalie Cutting, Relationships Director, Barclays Innovation Banking (Chair) Joseph Sherry, Investment Manager, Goodbody Capital Jill Wilson, Investment Associate, Clarendon Fund Managers Andrew McGreal, Senior Investment Manager, Foresight Group |
16.00 - 17.00 | Networking |
Speakers

Stuart Harvey
CEO
Datactics

Jill Wilson
Investment Associate
Clarendon Fund Managers

Nathalie Cutting
Relationships Director
Barclays Innovation Banking

Julie-Ann Halliday
Corporate Finance Manager
Invest NI
Sponsors
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Ed Bevan
Head of SME Engagement

Stephanie Barr
Senior Programme Manager - SME Engagement Nations and Regions


