Chat to our experts during Social Investment Office Hours! (2/5)
Firstport is excited to launch Social Investment Office Hours, an informal session for Scottish social entrepreneurs like you! If you’re thinking about social investment but not sure how to proceed, our investment experts are here to help point you in the right direction – whether that’s to our investment readiness support programmes, loan products or to other investors and funders.
Date: Friday, September 27th
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM GMT+1
Location: Online Event (Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams)
Link: To register, click here
Featuring: Daisy and Renae
Limited Capacity: 6 Participants
Who it is for?
- Social entrepreneurs interested in social investment.
- Individuals seeking guidance on social investors and investment products, how to get ready for investment, eligibility, applications and assessment
Meet Our Speakers:
- Daisy Ford-Downes – Head of Group Investment Programmes Leading the Investment Team at Firstport Group, Daisy oversees repayable funding and investment readiness programs. Her diverse background includes roles at Deloitte, Scottish Enterprise Growth Investments, and Foundation Scotland. Daisy holds a Masters in Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship, and is both a Chartered Accountant and Responsible Finance Clore Fellow. She’s passionate about innovative finance and its potential to nurture early-stage businesses.
- Renae – Relationship Manager Renae supports social enterprises in becoming investment-ready through the LaunchMe programme. With hands-on experience as a social entrepreneur, she founded Made in Midlothian, an arts-based Community Interest Company supporting local artists. Her diverse background in social enterprise, arts, and business support uniquely positions her to provide tailored workshops, effective signposting, and bespoke one-to-one support to accelerate established social enterprises on their journey to investment readiness.
Secure your spot now! For inquiries, contact info@firstport.org.uk