Free fundraising accelerators for pre-seed and seed startups.
We run Europe's leading Investor Readiness Programmes.
These programmes are targeted at early-stage startups looking to raise VC funding in the next 3 to 12 months.
Our accelerator programmes are funded by corporates, VCs or government organisations and so are completely free of charge to startups.
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Our team has decades of experience delivering the top accelerator programmes across Europe
100+
accelerator programmes delivered across all sectors
800+
companies supported on their funding rounds
£4m+
raised across the cohort in the 12 months following graduation
25+
investor touchpoints built through the programme
Overview
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Kick off & exploring types of investors
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Presenting your value proposition & building a VC-ready pitch deck
03
Financial modelling & KPI analysis
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Valuation methodologies
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Term sheets, negotiation strategy & due dilligence
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Investor office hours & 1:1 coaching
Our goal is to equip founders with the tools and the know-how to optimise their fundraising process.
Our next Investor Readiness Programme will be delivered next quarter.
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Mountside Ventures was a game-changer for us. They didn’t just explain what to measure - they showed me the exact technical KPIs that matter and how to implement them. One of their tips alone drove a 20% increase in revenue. Their guidance across the deck, financial modelling, and the wider VC landscape gave me total clarity on what investors expect. I left feeling fully prepared for fundraising and far more confident in our growth strategy.
If you're a Founder on the investment journey anywhere from Pre-Seed to Series A, then you should apply to Mountside Ventures’ valuable, insightful and inspiring investment readiness programme. From pitch decks to financial projections, storytelling to term sheets, Mountside's experienced mentors will prepare you to raise your next round successfully. The course worked so well for us that we closed our Pre-Seed SEIS angel round halfway through!
If you are a founder looking to improve your pitching skills and how to present to investors, but also setting strategy with your team, you have to apply to this programme as it’s super insightful and I personally learned so much! As a founder, put away your laptop for a few hours and listen!
Would highly recommend the Mountside Ventures programme for pre-seed to seed stage founders. The programme is short but dense with great content. Ideal to brush up before kicking off a fundraise or as a crash course on your first raise.
Mountside Ventures' Investment Readiness Programme gives practical advice, led from experience and by practitioners. They give the no-nonsense information and advice you can't find elsewhere, as well as a roadmap to raise funds for your business. The team are very welcoming and knowledgeable, plus you get the benefit of joining a community of peers. I would highly recommend taking part to any business that is early in their fundraising journey.
The Mountside programme was one of the strongest accelerators I have been on, in particular for follow-on fundraising. I was about to kick off my Seed round, and the programme was the perfect timing to help shape, refine, and stress test my approach and documents. I would highly recommend this program to others, either at pre-seed or seed stage investment.
Phenomenal programme! It’s prepared us and set us up for investment in a way we could never have achieved by ourselves. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone wanting to put their best foot forward. The cohort and ambition in the group were inspirational and nice to have a shared experience in what can be quite a lonely journey.
I would recommend the programme to founders who are preparing for investor conversations and want practical guidance on becoming more investment-ready. The sessions helped me better understand investor expectations, valuation questions, and how to prepare my materials. The matchmaking session was particularly valuable and created access to relevant investor conversations.
The IRP is highly valuable is you are about to switch on fundraising mode and need the best insight into the investment world, how deals are structures, investor mindsets and how to ensure you are best prepared to close your round.
The Investment Ready Programme is incredibly informative & the team are very knowledgable, friendly & approachable. Would definitely recommend!
The Investment Ready programme is like nothing I've come across before. It's a crash course on every step of the fundraising journey targeted at UK startups, provided by experts who are fully plugged in to the investment landscape. I would recommend it to any Founder no matter what stage they are at.
This is a must if you are looking to fund raise. The 6 week program will save you months.
I would highly recommend this to anyone thinking of joining the workshop. The information and support received from Mountside Ventures Team is priceless and the Team brings a huge range of valuable experience in start-ups, pitching and Fundraising. I feel lucky to have been part of this cohort.
If you're looking for a programme to 'get investment ready' then look no further. I can't recommend this workshop enough - it is hands down the most informative and comprehensive fundraising workshop I have completed and has made a material difference to JUX's fundraising journey.
Perfectly pitched for start-ups beginning their journey to investment - it didn't shy away from the brutal realities of raising capital but made you feel well equipped with lessons and tools from real pros to go into battle. Would definitely recommend!
Amazing content. Probably the most in-depth startup funding programme available.
This programme is like being given the cheat-codes to VC fundraising. I wish we'd done it a year ago!
I really enjoyed being part of the cohort. As a female founder, I found the wealth of knowledge and experience delivered by the team unparalleled. Future Founders will be very fortunate to participate.