Webinar 2 · IYBA WE4A Networking and Knowledge Sharing Series

Live on Microsoft Teams

Are you ready to attract investment?

Equity Access: Investment and Financial Readiness for Green MSMEs — practical insights for women-led green businesses preparing for equity financing.

  • Date17 Sep 2026
  • Time4:00–5:30 PM CET
  • CostFree

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About this webinar

Equity Access: Investment and Financial Readiness for Green MSMEs

Investment can play a critical role in helping green businesses grow, innovate, and scale. However, accessing equity financing requires entrepreneurs to understand how investors assess opportunities and what it takes for a business to become investment-ready.

Join IYBA WE4A for an interactive webinar designed to support women-led green MSMEs in understanding the fundamentals of equity investment and strengthening their financial and investment readiness. The session will provide practical insights into the investment process, investor expectations, and the steps entrepreneurs can take to position their businesses for future investment opportunities.

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What you will learn

Practical insights for investment readiness

  • 01 Understanding equity financing Learn how equity investment works and how it differs from traditional debt financing.
  • 02 Knowing your investors Understand the different types of investors and what they typically look for in growing businesses.
  • 03 Assessing investment readiness Identify the key areas entrepreneurs should strengthen before approaching potential investors.
  • 04 Preparing your financial information Understand the importance of clear financial information, business performance data, and future projections.
  • 05 Developing your investment story Learn how to clearly communicate your business, growth potential, impact, and funding needs.
  • 06 Navigating the investment process Gain insights into investor engagement, due diligence, and the steps involved in raising investment.

Why join?

Position your business for future investment

By participating, you will gain a clearer understanding of what it takes to become investment-ready and how to better position your business for engagement with potential investors.

Whether you are actively seeking investment or preparing your business for future growth, this session will help you understand the key elements investors consider when evaluating business opportunities.

Agenda

How the 90 minutes unfold

  1. Welcome & introductions

    Opening remarks and an overview of the IYBA WE4A Networking and Knowledge Sharing Series.

  2. Equity financing & investor expectations

    How equity investment works, types of investors, and what they look for in growing green MSMEs.

  3. Investment readiness & your story

    Financial information, business projections, and how to communicate growth potential and funding needs.

  4. Q&A and next steps

    Live questions and guidance on navigating investor engagement and due diligence.

Who should attend?

Designed for women-led green MSMEs

  • Women entrepreneurs Women entrepreneurs and women-led green MSMEs
  • Equity seekers Entrepreneurs seeking to understand equity financing
  • Growth-ready businesses Businesses preparing for growth and investment
  • Financial readiness Entrepreneurs interested in strengthening their financial readiness
  • Alternative financing Green businesses exploring alternative financing opportunities
  • IYBA WE4A ecosystem Members of the IYBA WE4A entrepreneurial ecosystem

Registration

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Participation is free of charge. Complete the short registration form and you will receive your Microsoft Teams join link by email.

  • Date: 17 September 2026
  • Time: 4:00–5:30 PM CET
  • Platform: Microsoft Teams

Language: English · Free of charge

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