Chat to our experts during Social Investment Office Hours! (3/5)
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: Wednesday, October 9th
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM GMT+1
Location: Online Event (Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams)
Link: To register, click here
Featuring: Daisy and Emily
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.
- Emily Macdonald – Investment Readiness Programme Manager Emily manages the LaunchMe investment readiness programme for Firstport Group. Her career spans finance and risk management roles at prestigious institutions like Dresdner Kleinwort Bank, Investec, and Gatehouse. Emily’s expertise as a credit risk analyst uniquely positions her to advise on investor preferences and effective information presentation for potential investments.
Secure your spot now! For inquiries, contact info@firstport.org.uk