Discover why your financial model matters more than your pitch deck, and how forecasts and cap tables influence investor decisions.Date: Tuesday 17 November, 12pm GMTSpeaker: Michael Budnow (Standard Ledger)A great pitch deck might get you a meeting with an investor. But it's your financial model that helps you close the deal.When investors move beyond the slides, they start asking questions about your forecasts, assumptions, runway and cap table. They're looking for evidence that you understand your business, have a realistic growth plan, and know how future funding rounds will affect ownership.Many founders spend weeks refining their pitch deck, but far less time preparing the financial information investors rely on to make their decisions.Join Michael Budnow, Co-Founder and UK Managing Director of Standard Ledger, for a practical session on how to build investor-ready financial forecasts and avoid the common mistakes that undermine confidence during fundraising. What will be covered?Why your financial model often matters more than your pitch deckWhat investors expect to see in a startup forecastHow to build assumptions that are credible and defensibleThe key metrics investors use to assess your businessHow to demonstrate burn rate, runway and funding requirementsWhy your cap table is just as important as your forecast and what investors look forThe common financial modelling mistakes that weaken fundraising conversations You'll leave knowing:How to present financial forecasts with confidenceWhich metrics investors really care aboutHow forecasts, valuation and cap tables fit togetherWhat questions investors are likely to ask during due diligenceHow to prepare your business before investor conversations beginWho should attend?This session is designed for UK startup founders at pre-seed, seed and Series A stage who are preparing to raise investment.Whether you're building your first financial model or refining one for your next funding round, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of what investors expect, as well as how to give them confidence in your numbers.🎥 Can’t attend live? Register anyway and we’ll send the recording your way.📅 Date: Tuesday 17 November 2026⏰ Time: 12pm - 1pm GMT