Are you a high-potential small business based in the Market Drayton area and ready to grow? A new Investment Ready Workshop could be the game-changer your business needs — and it’s completely free.
Taking place on Monday 16 June 2025, from 10am to 1pm at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, this Equity Funding Masterclass is aimed at ambitious startups and small businesses in the Shropshire Council area (excluding Telford & Wrekin) — including Market Drayton — who are seeking investment between £100,000 and £3 million.
🚀 What’s On Offer
Delivered in partnership with Shropshire Growth Hub, British Business Bank, and Barclays Eagle Labs, this expertly led workshop will help you:
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Plan a successful fundraising strategy
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Understand what investors are really looking for
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Build confidence and structure around your funding ask
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Get CFO-level insights from investment expert Jim Shirley, founder of FundingHero
This is an exclusive opportunity — only 20 businesses will be selected to attend the in-person session, and each will receive a free 12-month licence to the FundingHero platform.
If selected, you’ll also hear from finance leaders from Barclays and British Business Bank, gaining rare access to guidance normally reserved for fast-scaling city startups.
🎯 Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for:
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Startups, microbusinesses and SMEs with £100k+ turnover
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Entrepreneurs in and around Market Drayton with high-growth potential
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Business owners looking to scale through equity or loan-based investment
To take part, simply register your interest on Eventbrite. The first 50 applicants will also receive a free 1-month CPD-certified access to FundingHero’s online platform.
📍 Why It Matters for Market Drayton
Market Drayton is full of entrepreneurial spirit — from food producers to tech innovators — and this workshop is a chance to connect with wider networks and funding routes. If you’re a local business owner with bold plans for the future, this event could help bring those ambitions to life.
Places are limited, so don’t delay. Applications close soon, and only 20 businesses will be selected to attend.
