2nd Feb EVENT – Maximising Value

MAXIMISING VALUE: FROM START-UP to SELL-UP

When: 2^nd February

Time: 16:30 – 17:30

Format: Virtual Question Time Webinar

Businesses on the Park are invited to attend a free Question Time webinar on how to maximise the value of their business.

During this question and answer session a panel of experts will provide advice on maximising the value throughout the typical lifecycle of an innovative business, and practical insights into the key commercial, financial and intellectual property issues businesses should consider.

The panel will cover topical issues, including:

• Barriers to fundraising
• Attracting investors
• Securing & leveraging IP valuations
• Maximising cash repayments from HMRC

The event is being hosted by BDO and Venner Shipley . If you have any queries please contact Tania Fensom

PANELLISTS 

KEVIN VOLLER

Head of Innovation Tax, BDO South East

Kevin has 20 years’ experience of providing strategic advice to growing, entrepreneurial companies to maximise tax reliefs and significantly improve cash flow.

ANTON HUTTER

UK & European patent attorney, Venner Shipley

Anton specialises in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. He advises start-up companies and SMEs, particularly in the life sciences sector, where building a valuable patent portfolio is vital for their future investment.

CHRISTOPHER PETT

Digital Innovation Sector Lead at the SETsquared Scale Up Programme

Christopher is responsible for supporting high-growth start-ups to secure venture capital investment and R&D funding to build and commercialise breakthrough technology solutions.

CHAIRED BY WILL LOVEGROVE

Head of Technology Transfer & Interim co-Director of Innovation Strategy, University of Surrey

Will is responsible for managing and growing the pipeline of University-wide commercialisation opportunities.