g2i is a highly successful investment readiness programme delivering early stage private investment to exciting young businesses.

The gateway2investment (g2i) programme is designed to maximise the success of London based companies raising private investment. Delivered by a consortium of private sector specialists, g2i offers advice, support and assistance to help companies develop their teams, propositions and pitches. g2i offers you the opportunity to work with experienced entrepreneurs and investors to become 'investor ready'.

Who is eligible

The programme is aimed at assisting London based companies and entrepreneurs in the following sectors:

• Design & Creative Industries
  including; Music, Visual & Performing Arts, Publishing, Film, Radio & TV (New Media), Advertising, Games Development
  
  
• Life Sciences
  including; Pharmaceuticals, Medical Equipment, Biotechnology, Health
  
  
• Emerging Technologies
  including; Nanotechnology, New Materials
  
  
• Energy & Environment
  including; Environmental Services, Sustainable Design, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency
  
  
• ICT
  including; Telecommunications, Electronics, IT - Software & Hardware
  
  
• Food & Drink
  
  
• Value Added Manufacturing
  
  
• Retail

What can g2i offer you

g2i offers entrepreneurs and early stage companies seeking investment a package of tailored support and advice, and access to a wide range of knowledge, experience and resources.

• Meet the team
  Start the g2i journey at one of the monthly introductory seminars: a great opportunity to learn more about g2i, share your ideas, understand the investor perspective and meet the g2i team.
  
  
• Business Model Review
  Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your business model from an investor's point of view. g2i offers a one-to-one in-depth review to help you formulate an action plan to progress your business.
  
  
• Investment Readiness Workshops
  g2i offers a modular or intensive workshop programme to strengthen your proposition and help you become investment ready, covering issues including Finance, Intellectual Property, Legals, and Routes to Market.
  
  
• Investor Introductions
  Through our extensive networks, g2i can help put you in touch with an investment community of business angels, VCs and corporate investors. Selected companies may be offered the opportunity to pitch at one of our exclusive "Meet the Companies" investor events.
  
  
• g2i Plus
  g2i Plus is our network of high growth companies that have been through the g2i programme. This group provides our entrepreneurs with a network of like-minded individuals who can share their experiences, lessons learned and business contacts.

To find out more, or to register your interest, visit http://www.g2i.org