Funding Summit

17 Jun 2026

Village Hotel Blackpool

08:30 - 11:00

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Funding Summit

Real funding. Real deals. Real decisions.

The Lancashire Business View Funding Summit brings together the people actually making funding happen in Lancashire right now.

Not theory. Not generic advice.

This is a straight conversation between business owners raising capital, the funders backing them, and the advisers structuring the deals.

If you are growing a business, planning an acquisition, or exploring investment, this is where you will hear how funding really works.

 

Why this matters now

Funding has never been more complex.

Banks are more cautious. New lenders are emerging. Regional funds are active. Private capital is available but not always well understood.

There is opportunity, but there is also confusion.

This summit cuts through that.

 

What you’ll hear

  • How businesses are securing funding in today’s market
  • Where deals are getting done and where they are stalling
  • The reality of bank lending versus alternative finance
  • What investors and lenders are actually looking for
  • The truth about equity - and whether it is right for your business
  • Real stories from businesses raising capital and making acquisitions
     

Who should be in the room

  • Business owners and managing directors planning growth
  • Entrepreneurs considering acquisition or investment
  • SMEs exploring funding options or management buyouts
    Whether you are just starting to explore funding or actively raising capital, you will leave with clearer thinking and better connections.

What you’ll take away

  • A clearer route to funding your next stage of growth
  • Insight into how funding decisions are made
  • Practical lessons from businesses doing it now
  • Direct access to funders and advisers
     

Express your interest 

Attendance is limited to maintain a high-quality discussion.

To be considered, express your interest here.

Booking details will be shared with those selected to attend.

In association with:

With support from River Capital and FW Capital.

Our speakers:

Ben Smith

Managing Director

Kingsley Asset Finance

Martin Emmott

Martin Emmott

Fund Manager

Rosebud

Derry Green

Derry Green

Founder

Secret Garden Glamping

Steve Bell

Steve Bell

Corporate Finance Director

Pierce

Rachel Williams

Rachel Williams

Founder & Creative Director

Albus & Flora

Joe O'Connor

Joe O’Connor

Assistant Investment Executive

FM Capital

John Gray

John Gray

Head of Debt

River Capital

Jack Mellor

Jack Mellor

CEO

Personnel Checks

James Cole

James Cole

Founder and CEO

Panache Cruises

Attendance is limited to maintain a high-quality discussion.

To be considered, express your interest here.

Booking details will be shared with those selected to attend.

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