TIGA, the network for developers and digital publishers in the UK, is hosting an Access to Finance event on Thursday, June 19th in central London to help developers meet investors and improve their chances of securing funding.
The event is being held in partnership with Mercia Fund Management, a venture capital fund focused on supporting pioneering UK businesses with strategic counsel and capital. It will offer attendees the chance to hear from experts in videogame funding, followed by a Q&A panel chaired by Dr Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO and provide valuable one-to-one networking opportunities with key UK investors.
If any developers have a specific project they would like to pitch at the event, please contact Vanessa Joyce at TIGA to provide more information in advance. Follow-up meetings can also be arranged after the event.
Tickets are free for all TIGA members, and £40 for non-members. Places are limited so attendees are asked to register here as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The event takes place from 1-6pm at 69-89 Mile End Road, London, E1 4TT, attendees should enter via Foxcroft and Ginger, and are asked to arrive at 12.45pm.
Speakers and topics covered will include:
Mike Hayes & Josh Levy, Mercia Fund Management
“Fund Management and the videogame industry – what assistance is available for new and existing ventures, & how SEIS and EIS funding works”
Leo Dunne, Arelldee Associates
“Angel Investment and how to attract it”
Morgan O’Rahilly, Standfast Interactive
“How production finance works and what people look for in a deal”
Francesca Walker, Creative Europe
“EU Funding for Video Game development”
Ashon Spooner & Colin McGregor, Phundee.com
“How crowdfunding campaigns can demonstrate success & add value to your venture”
Helene Panzarino, Grant Thornton
“The Grant Thornton Growth Accelerator and how it can help your business”
Also attending will be:
Maurice Sardison, Sardison Business and Finance Consultancy
Dr Richard Wilson, CEO, TIGA, comments:
“As the network for developers run by developers, TIGA appreciates the challenges facing those trying to run a games business in the UK today. 80 per cent of our board is made up of developers, some of whom run two person studios, while others run businesses with 400 people or more.
“This experience means TIGA is focused on helping developers tackle some of the most important and difficult issues they face today, of which access to funding is one of the most significant. I would like to thank Mercia Fund Management for its support and hope as many developers as possible can come along to take part and ultimately help us build a stronger UK games industry.”
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About TIGA
TIGA is the trade association representing the UK video game industry. We help developers and digital publishers build successful studios, network with the right people, save money and access professional business advice.
We also have traditional publishers, outsourcing companies, technology businesses and universities amongst our membership.
TIGA is 90% funded by independent UK businesses. 80% of our board members are developers and/or from UK owned businesses, and 50% of our board are UK business owners themselves.
Since 2010, TIGA has won 17 business awards. TIGA focuses on three sets of activities:
- Political representation
- Media representation
- Business services
This enhances the competitiveness of our members by providing benefits that make a material difference to their businesses, including a reduction in costs and improved commercial opportunities. It also means our members’ voices are heard in the corridors of power and positively represented in national, broadcast and UK video game trade media.
Get in touch:
Tel: 0845 468 2330
Email: info@tiga.org
Web: www.tiga.org
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tigamovement
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TIGAMovement
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/tiga
For further information, you can also contact:
Dr Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO on: 07875 939 643, or email: richard.wilson@tiga.org
Drew Field, TIGA Communications Director on: 07720 643 344, or email drew.field@tiga.org