For Entrepreneurs

"Before everything else, getting ready is the key to success" - Henry Ford

The Yorkshire Forward Access to Finance for Healthcare Technology Companies (YFAFHT) provides companies with the knowledge, advice, tools and resources to help them understand their businesses from an investor's perspective. 

Whether you are running an existing business or setting up a new company in the Yorkshire and Humberside region, the YFAFHT programme offers you the opportunity to develop your investment proposition with a team of people dedicated to improving the level of successful early stage investment into Yorkshire and Humber companies.

As a YFAFHT company you will benefit from the opportunity to participate in workshops and meet individuals with the resources and networks to 'make it happen', and experience structured interaction with experienced investors and other entrepreneurs.

Tailored to your specific business needs, your YFAFHT journey may include:

• an in-depth review of your business model and action planning;
• interactive group workshops;
• mentoring and support with the YFAFHT team and investors;
• the creation of a concise opportunity note (a written pitch); and
• personally managed investor introductions.

To take the first step on your investment readiness journey register here for YFAFHT membership. A member of the team will contact you to discuss the most appropriate next step.

To view case studies which illustrate how other entrepreneurs have benefited from YFAFHT click here.

"Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure." - Confucius