The past four years has seen “Alternative Funding” emerge as a distinct alternative to traditional sources of SME finance. From close to zero, a new wave of platforms and products have sourced over £1bn of debt and £0.25bn of equity for UK SME’s, and the numbers are still growing very rapidly. A mix of fresh approaches, disruptive technology and enthusiastic backers has led to well over 200 players in this market – in two broad areas, P2P and Crowd Equity.

 

The question is, what's next? Even with continued rapid growth there is a general consensus that the market will see some “sorting out” – the profile and mix of platforms and products will change as the market starts to mature and focus on sustainable models. The key challenge for Funders is how to achieve sustainability?

 

This seminar, chaired by Andy Davis, will include a panel of Directors from different Funders in the market place. The discussions will help attendees think about the likely profile of platforms and products that will succeed long term in this competitive market. Who will be the winners and losers?

 

Featured Panel:

 

' Campaign Director, Frank Webster

 

Head of Communications, John Battersby

 

 Research Director, Daniel Kiernan 

 

As with all our seminars we anticipate plenty of lively audience participation followed by some great networking over drinks and canapes.

 

Customers of the Workspace Group 

 

Customers of the  have free access to this seminar. 

 

If you’re a customer of the Workspace Group, you have exclusive access to our helpline.

 

If you have any questions, comments or concerns please call us and we’ll return your call within 24 business hours. 

 

Workspace Customer Helpline: +44 203 176 5243

 

Paid Alternative Funding Network Members   

 

Annual Corporate or Individual Members may attend these seminars free of charge.

 

For more information on our Annual Corporate or Annual Individual Membership please

contact [email protected] for more information.   

 

Non-AFN Member: Single Seminar Ticket - £20 (+VAT) 

 

Non-AFN members may purchase a single ticket for £20 (+VAT)