13:00 - 13:30
Room: The Academy 1

A high-level overview of the various types of funding available in today’s market — from grants and loans to equity and alternative funding. This session will also showcase how Get Funding helps tailor funding strategies to meet your unique business requirements, ensuring targeted and effective fundraising.

Speaker Bio - Claire Hind

Claire brings a wealth of experience to her role at UMi, where she’s often the first point of contact for businesses looking for funding and support. With a background spanning advertising, banking, and compliance, she’s known for her practical insight and dedication to helping businesses move forward with confidence.
Before joining UMi, Claire spent 18 years at Barclays Bank in a range of roles including lending, Quality Assurance, and Compliance; experience that now underpins her ability to support businesses through their funding journey.

In her current role, Claire provides tailored guidance to businesses of all sizes, helping them navigate funding opportunities and make the most of available support. She’s passionate about delivering a personal, solutions-focused service that takes the hard work out of accessing finance.