Getting your tech business investment ready:
The legal jigsaw explained
Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 2.00pm
Venue: Lindsays, 100 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3DN
To register your interest for this event, please email: GlasgowTechWeek@lindsays.co.uk
Please let us know of any dietary requirements.
What the event is about:
Preparing for investment is about far more than a strong idea or pitch deck. For entrepreneurs, particularly in the tech and creative sectors, success often depends on how well the legal “jigsaw” fits together for your investment round.
This practical session brings together corporate, employment and IP expertise to help tech leaders understand how investors assess legal readiness — and how to prepare your business for the questions they will ask.
From company structure and shareholder arrangements to IP ownership and employee documentation, the session will focus on the key legal building blocks investors expect to see in place before committing capital.
Drawing on real-world experience across tech, creative, gaming, medical, drug discovery and software businesses, our speakers will share guidance on how to frame your investment proposition, present your legal position with confidence and avoid common pitfalls that can delay or derail a funding round.
The session will also include insight from an external investor, offering a candid perspective on what they look for in companies seeking investment, what “good” preparation looks like in practice, and why legal and commercial readiness can make all the difference.
The event concludes with an open Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to explore the issues most relevant to their business.
What you will gain:
- Practical guidance on preparing to speak to investors and framing your investment proposition
- Insight into investment structures, including heads of terms and what they typically cover
- Key steps to ensure your IP is properly protected and investor‑ready
- Clarity on employment and consultancy arrangements, including contracts and IP assignments
- Real-world insight of investment legals, from seed round through to Series A and B investment rounds, or from SEIS / EIS rounds to venture capital
- An investor’s perspective on what stands out — and what raises red flags
You will hear from
- Alastair Smith | Partner in Corporate and Technology Law | Lindsays
- Daniel Gorry | Partner in Employment Law | Lindsays
- External panel from investor groups including Niki McKenzie, joint Managing Director at Archangel Investors and Rafee Ahamed, AVP, Ecosystem Manager for Glasgow & West of Scotland at Barclays Eagle Labs
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Meet our speakers
Learn more about our Partners
Niki McKenzie
Niki McKenzie is currently the joint Managing Director at Archangel Investors, one of the UK's leading angel investment syndicates, connecting seasoned investors with Scotland's most promising early-stage technology and life science companies. Archangels aims to support and mentor entrepreneurs to support them to fulfil their growth ambitions.
Rafee Ahamed
Rafee Ahamed leads ecosystem engagement for Barclays Eagle Labs across Glasgow and the West of Scotland, connecting founders and scale-ups with the capital, networks and expertise needed to grow. Drawing on more than 13 years' experience across innovation, entrepreneurship, higher education, economic development and financial services, he works closely with entrepreneurs and investors to help businesses become investment-ready, secure funding and scale successfully.
