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WORLD LEADING BUSINESS SUPPORT
Next cohort dates: You can apply for the training at any time. Once accepted, you’ll get immediate access to the online training materials so that you can begin learning straight away. Then, you’ll join the next available series of live sessions to put your learning into practice.
Upcoming live sessions will run on (12, 19, 26 November, 3 December).
Cyber Invest is designed to help you get ready to secure the investment you need to scale. A blended learning programme, it is designed for ambitious cybersecurity founders and academic entrepreneurs and will equip you with a robust investment strategy to navigate the complex world of startup funding.
Many founders rush into pitching investors without a clear plan. This wastes time and can damage your reputation. This course is different. We focus on building your strategy first so you can approach the right investors with the right message at the right time.
Through a mix of self-paced online learning, live coaching, and expert feedback, you will move from an initial idea to a credible, investor-ready plan. What makes this programme unique is its dedicated focus on your journey. Every lesson is reinforced with a real-world case study from a local cyber security start-up that has successfully raised investment, making the learning immediately relevant to your sector and region.
Introduces the start-up funding landscape, helping you understand investor terminology and pinpoint your venture’s stage in the funding journey.
Learn how to create a practical financial plan that combines multiple income streams to drive growth and attract investors.
Guides you through every stage of the investment process, helping you plan, execute, and complete a funding round while developing a high-level strategy to test with experts.
Learn moreSelf-led online learning
Access our expert-designed online learning portal modules, anywhere, so you can build your investment readiness around your business, not the other way around.
Real-world cyber security case studies
Learn from real investment journeys of successful cybersecurity companies, with practical insights you can apply immediately.
Live coaching sessions
Take part in three interactive online sessions with experienced trainers and a cohort of like-minded founders. Get personalised feedback, workshop your ideas, and gain clarity on your next steps.
Investment panel presentation
Culminate your journey with a two-minute pitch to a panel of investors. Share your key learnings, receive tailored advice on your pitch deck, delivery and investment strategy, and tap into powerful connections across the cyber ecosystem.
This programme is tailored for:
To be eligible, you must be based in the South West of England, including Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and the City of Bristol.
You should have a clear idea for a business, even if it is at a very early stage. You do not need any prior experience in business or finance.
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