Equity Pitch Competition Guidelines and FAQs

The Event The Creative UK Investment Summit will celebrate our continued investment into the Creative Industries with new funds launching from Creative UK’s Creative Growth Finance fund and the North of Tyne Cultural and Creative Investment Programme. [...] In addition to the live pitch, the summit will include an evening reception, a keynote speaker and debate about the importance of continued investment into the region’s creative sectors and what needs to be done to bolster this. [...] Who can apply to pitch? What are the eligibility criteria? To be eligible to apply, businesses must: • be based in the North of Tyne (Newcastle, North Tyneside or Northumberland) • operate within the cultural or creative industries • be able to provide a suite of financial information and an investment deck that demonstrates a compelling return on investment proposition Can businesses outside the. [...] However, we will also consider investment into businesses: • that are looking to relocate to the region and can demonstrate a committed timeframe to do so, and a strong case for economic, creative and cultural impact • who are registered outside the region, but their main business/trading activity takes place in the North of Tyne area and can demonstrate that the investment will drive significant. [...] What are the exit opportunities for investors? The Creative UK team will be on hand to help you prepare for your pitch and can provide some guidance on how to prepare.