Early-stage companies such as those in life-sciences operate in one of the most opportunity-rich—and heavily scrutinised—sectors in the UK. As they grow, seek investment, partner with strategic corporates, or prepare for acquisition, investors and financing banks will expect credible, proportionate governance foundations that protect and create value, and minimise avoidable risk.

This Investor-Ready Series has been designed for founders, senior leaders and operational teams in start-ups. Across three sessions, legal and regulatory experts as well as behavioural and cultural scientists from Ropes & Gray coupled with leading forensic advisers from FRA – both of whom work extensively with investors and financing banks - draw on their deep experience with regulatory and financial crime compliance matters to break down what “good” looks like for early-stage companies:

What investors, financing banks, and acquirers look for

How to build scalable governance and compliance foundations with lean resources

How to avoid the most common—and costly—financial crime, fraud, regulatory and controls pitfalls

How early action protects and creates value, accelerates diligence and builds long-term resilience

Join us for the full series of three events which includes an opportunity to receive a dashboard tailored to your company to see where you stand against best practice and your peers.

Speakers:

Toby Duthie, Founding Partner, FRA

Amanda Raad, Partner, Ropes & Gray

David Dowling, Counsel, Ropes & Gray

To book:
Cambridge Network members, University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University current staff and students: £20+VAT
Non-members - £30+VAT

https://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/events/investor-ready-growth-and-governance-series-session-2-governance-controls-conduct