Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials
by Novabook
About this event
Raising capital is rarely blocked by your pitch – it’s blocked by what investors find when they look under the hood.
This session breaks down the legal and financial cleanup investors expect before committing. You’ll learn what needs to be in place, what gets scrutinised in due diligence, and how to avoid the common issues that slow down or derail funding.
Delivered by startup-focused legal and finance operators from LegalVision and Novabook who work on raises every week.
What you’ll get
A clear checklist of what investors review in diligence (legal + financial)The most common issues that delay or kill rounds – and how to fix them earlyWhat “investor-ready” financials actually look like (beyond spreadsheets)The key legal documents required to raise – and what founders often missPractical steps you can take immediately before starting a raise
Meet the speakers
Ruben Portz is the COO and leads operations at Novabook, the UK accounting firm built for startups. Novabook supports founders with everything from bookkeeping and payroll to R&D claims and EMI valuations, combining responsive accountants with automation that removes admin founders hate.
Michaela Corley is a Practice Leader in LegalVision’s Corporate and Commercial team. She specialises in Corporate law and has experience providing legal advice and assisting clients with business, share sale and financial transactions. She also provides advice on business structuring, restructuring, constitutional, membership and governance matters.
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About Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials
Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials is a free independent taking place on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at a venue to be announced. This independent is organised by Novabook. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. The event runs for approximately 1 hour.
Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials — key details
- Date:
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Time:
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Europe/London)
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Location:
- a venue to be announced
- Price:
- Free
- Format:
- In-person
- Organiser:
- Novabook
What to expect at Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials
Join this independent over 1 hour for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.
Who should attend Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials?
This independent is ideal for:
- AI and machine learning enthusiasts and practitioners
Why attend?
- Free to attend — no financial commitment required
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Frequently asked questions about Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials
- When is Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials?
- Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials takes place on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Europe/London).
- Where is Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials held?
- Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials takes place at a venue to be announced.
- How much does Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials cost?
- Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.
- Who is organising Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials?
- Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials is organised by Novabook. You can find more of their events on Rifio.
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- How long is Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials?
- Before You Raise | Investor-Ready Legal & Financials runs for approximately 1 hour, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Europe/London).