South Wales Compound Semiconductor PBIAA Investment Readiness Training

Learn how to build an investment strategy, understand what investors are looking for, and approach funding with confidence. Fully funded, flexible, and designed for ambitious founders and innovators.

Raising investment is about more than having a great idea. This programme will help you understand the funding landscape, identify the investment approach that’s right for your business, and build a clear strategy for engaging with investors. You’ll learn how to develop a credible financial and income strategy, understand what investors are looking for, communicate the potential of your business effectively, and prepare for the different stages of an investment campaign.

Through flexible, self-paced online learning, you’ll build the knowledge and practical tools to assess your investment readiness and take a more informed approach to fundraising. Whether you’re preparing for your first conversation with an investor or looking to strengthen an existing funding strategy, the programme will help you understand what you need to do, when to do it, and how to make your business more compelling to the right investors.

Tailored for the semiconductor industry

This course has been tailored specifically for innovators and entrepreneurs working in the semiconductor industry. It builds on the proven investment-readiness approach of previous programmes, with content and guidance adapted to the specific opportunities and challenges of the sector.

This is a unique opportunity for this cohort to access sector-specific training that is not widely available through SETsquared’s wider programme offering.

Programme overview:
3 powerful modules

Module 1: Understand the investment landscape

Build your understanding of the start-up funding landscape, get to grips with key investor terminology, and identify where your venture sits in the funding journey.

Module 2: Develop your blended income strategy

Learn how to create a practical financial strategy that combines different income streams, supports growth and strengthens your proposition to potential investors.

Module 3: Plan your successful investment campaign

Understand the key stages of raising investment and learn how to plan, execute and complete a funding round, while developing a high-level strategy that you can test and refine with experts.

Course structure

Self-led online learning

Access expert-designed online learning modules at a time and pace that work for you, so you can build your investment readiness around your business, not the other way around.

Real-world case studies

Learn from real investment journeys and practical examples, with insights you can apply directly to your own business and fundraising strategy.