Scotland's Fundraising Academy for Tech Startups

Does This Sound Familiar?

"I've never raised money before and I don't know where to start"

"I'm technical, not a salesperson - pitching investors just feels overwhelming"

"I've been rejected by so many investors. I don't understand why"

"I don't understand term sheets and I'm worried about getting a bad deal"

"I'm wasting time chasing investors with no intention of investing"

You're not alone.

Most pre-seed founders learn fundraising through expensive trial and error - wasting 9-12 months or more and countless opportunities to be developing their business.

There's a better way.

Fundraising101™ gives you proven frameworks, battle-tested templates, expert guidance and, most importantly, find the right investor contacts to close your round faster.

Insights gained from startup fundraises around the world

"I've spent two decades on both sides of the fundraising table - as an investor, fundraising advisor, and as a founder myself. I've guided over 300 cleantech and tech ventures through successful fundraising, helping them raise millions in capital. And I've met tens of hundreds of investors along the way from all over the world.

Time and again, I've watched brilliant founders struggle - not because their ideas weren't good enough, or their teams weren't good enough, but because they didn't have access to practical, systematic fundraising techniques or the right connections. Trying to raise without a foundation.

I've created Fundraising 101 Academy to change that.

This isn't theory from academics. It's the exact process I've used with hundreds of founders, distilled into 9 actionable modules that you can implement immediately." — Robert Hokin, Founder & Lead Instructor

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Born from 20+ Years in the Trenches

✓ Led by an Experienced Investor & Advisor
Robert Hokin has evaluated thousands of pitches and knows what investors look for. He's created a Battle-Tested Process. The same frameworks used by founders who've successfully raised £millions in start-up and later stage funding.

✓ Complete Templates & Tools
Pitch decks, financial models, email scripts - everything you need, ready to use.

✓ UK Investment Ecosystem Expertise
SEIS/EIS, UK angels and VCs, Scottish Edge, Innovate UK - we know the landscape.

✓ Workshop-Based Learning
Interactive sessions with real exercises, not just passive lectures.

✓ Ongoing Resources, Community & Support
Access to video library, Resources hub, and peer support throughout your fundraising journey. The support doesn't stop after the workshop!

Practical. Proven. Start-up focused

Is This Programme Right For You?

Perfect for:

• Pre-seed tech founders (any sector) in Scotland, the UK, and beyond

• First-time fundraisers who want to do it right

• Technical founders learning the business side

• Entrepreneurs who want practical, actionable training

• Founders committed to putting in the work

Not for:

• Series A+ companies (you're well beyond pre-seed)

• Founders looking for quick fixes with no effort

• Anyone not prepared to implement what they learn

What Funds and Founders Say

"Robert brings great clarity to the often-opaque world of climate venture capital fundraising. He really understands both the investor mindset and startup realities." — Pippa Gawley, Founding Partner & CEO, Zero Carbon Capital

"We were really struggling to navigate the UK funding ecosystem. Robert's guidance helped us become investment-ready and secure our first round." — Vic Pratak, CEO, Qualus

"He has seen what to do and, more importantly, what NOT to do to make a successful company. Robert has decades of experience advising numerous start-ups and scale-ups, particularly in the cleantech sector. I have used his extensive knowledge and network to raise seed capital for two of my ventures, making me a happy return customer!" — Niall Haughian, CEO, Hydrogen Waves Ltd

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