The Venture Sprint
Raising investment is one of the most critical - and challenging - milestones for scaling businesses. Many founders spend months in conversations with investors that don’t progress. Meanwhile, months pass, your runway shortens, and you’re no closer to a term sheet.
The Venture Sprint is designed to break this cycle by putting the focus on founders' preparation, ensuring they’re ready to succeed when they engage with investors.
Sharpening your funding strategy – Develop a clear strategy to target the right investors at the right time, setting yourself up for success.
Preparing your investor documents – Get your key investor documents ready ahead of time, aligning with VC expectations and maintaining momentum.
Providing direct feedback – Receive insights from active investors and dealmakers to refine your approach before moving forward with outreach.
The result? A quicker, more effective funding round - with a structured approach that avoids wasted time and helps you focus on what matters.
Who's it suited to?
The Venture Sprint is designed for:
→ UK-based technology companies
→ Generating £1m+ in annual revenue
→ Preparing for their next £2m - £20m funding round
→ Ready to commit fully to the preparation process
What does it involve?
→ Phase 1: Foundation & Strategy - In-person bootcamp on funding strategy including investor proposition, timeline, metrics and milestones.
→ Phase 2: Document Creation - 1:1 support from your dedicated Investment Director to refine your investor proposition and materials.
→ Phase 3: Investor Readiness Sign-off - testing, iteration and validation of your investor proposition, including pitch practice and feedback, and investor briefings with active VCs.
→ Phase 4: Launch Support - Planned onward support for investor outreach, guidance throughout meetings the process to term sheet negotiation and a successful completioh.
Why the Venture Sprint?
→ Proven Track Record – Over £700m in successful VC transactions
→ Expert-Led Approach – Delivered by exited founders and dealmaking specialists
→ Access to Investors – £10bn+ proactively engaged VC network
→ Results-Focused – We only succeed when you get funded
How do I apply?
→ Submit application below to register your interest
→ Complete the ScaleUp Score assessment to evaluate your investor readiness
→ Introduction call with our community team (30 minutes)
→ Investment deep dive with our investment ream (45 minutes)
→ Receive proposal, including programme kick off details, and accompanying agreements.
Applications are reviewed within 48 hours. Numbers per Venture Sprint are capped, as such, we only take on those who are genuinely ready to move forward and commit.
Complete our application below to begin the process.