Home Grown Club

Home Grown was delighted to be a proud partner of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards & Community 2024—affectionately known as the Grammys of Entrepreneurship! 🏆 This year’s finalists brought the buzz to our club, where they mingled with industry leaders and forged connections with event partners—all before the grand evening celebrations kicked off. A special shoutout to our Home Grown members who were shortlisted. Your achievements continue to inspire! • Alex Feltwell & Mike Blamires (Share With Marvin) • Elaine Penhaul (Lemon and Lime Interiors) • John G. Courtney (Boardroom Advisors: Part-Time CEOs MDs NEDs for Scale-Ups and SME's.) • Lex Deak (Basket®) • Sam Eaton (MindAbility Consultancy Ltd) • Sean Ramsden MBE (Ramsden International) Here’s to championing entrepreneurial excellence across the UK! #GBEA2024 #GreatBritishEntrepreneurAwards2024 #londonbusiness

Whether you’re celebrating film, feasting with rugby legends, or savouring a final supper, this week is all about closing out 2024 with style and a sparkle.✨ On Tuesday, join us for Female Film Club's Christmas networking, where we’re raising a glass to the powerhouse women shaping the big screen. Then, don’t miss our inaugural Leadership in Sport Dinner with rugby legends Chris Robshaw and James Haskell. Get ready for a hearty meal, lively laughs, and some unforgettable stories from two of British rugby’s finest.🏈 Wednesday brings the grand finale of Supper for Six for 2024! Come hungry, bring great conversation, and join us for a fabulous farewell to the year. Spots are limited—grab yours on the members' portal before they’re gone! #londonevents #londonbusiness #britishrugby

We love celebrating the success of our Home Grown (𝘱𝘶𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥) members! 🌟 This week, we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on two incredibly talented members, Jaime Morgan Hitchcock (Founder of SurrealDB) and Home House's Eshita Kabra (Founder of By Rotation), who were honoured in the prestigious 'Founder' category of The Careers Edit TasteMakers List 2024. Their awards are a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit that we are proud to nurture. We couldn't be more proud of their achievements! 🙌 #londonbusiness #londonentrepreneurship #tastemakers2024

Get ready for a week packed with opportunities! 💡 Start by braving the Crocodile Lair on Monday, where SFC Capital awaits your boldest pitches. Tuesday’s Scale Up Supper with Mark Nesbitt and Thomas Lebor returns for a second edition with a special take on serving up strategies for hiring top-notch talent when scaling. Wednesday is a triple treat: uncover the secret to true rest at Cereal Entrepreneurs, pitch with Entrepreneurs Collective, and dine with VCs at the Industry Dinner. Cap off the week on Thursday by unlocking c-suite insights at Roger E Jones' The Trusted Pipeline book launch, then shake things up with a Festive Cocktail Masterclass. To attend any of these events, head over to our members' portal now: homegrownclub.co.uk #londonnetworking #londonbusiness #londonevents

Ready to enter the Crocodile Lair? On November 18th, Home Grown's flagship Crocodile Lair returns, in partnership with SFC Capital, hosted by founder Stephen Page. Past innovators like Onfido, CircaGene, Algocyte, and Dragonfly have made waves—now it’s your turn. This edition is set to be electrifying, with bold founders pitching groundbreaking ideas to an esteemed panel of investors. Who will take the stage and rise to the challenge? Bring your energy, your vision, and your big ideas. The Crocodile Lair is where innovation thrives, and the next big thing could be YOU. #londoninnovation #londonbusiness #londonpitching

From breakfasts that fuel big ideas to brunches that spark connections, this week at Home Grown is packed with ways to connect. Kick off Monday with the Modern Woman’s Business Brunch—featuring insights from our very own Home Grown member, Sian Winfield. Tuesday’s got the heavy hitters: Celebrate beauty and wellness industry leaders at Frankie's x Deepbridge Capital Pitch Day, then explore new market opportunities with the Essence of Saudi Arabia Summit. Wednesday brings inspiration to the table with Niall Jones' Dugout Dinners 'Social Entrepreneurs Story' featuring Pooya Kamvari, followed by a cosy chance to connect at Meet the Members. Thursday kicks up the energy with the Business Growth Breakfast hosted by West Peak - BCorp, offering fresh strategies to scale your business. Finally, Friday brings a festive finale to the week with the Nourish Media Group Christmas Networking Breakfast & Launch Event. To attend any of these events, head over to our members' portal now: homegrownclub.co.uk #londonnetworking #londonbusiness #londonevents

Last month, our flagship Investment Series, in partnership with Frankie Smith, founder of Frankie's, was back with a special focus on scaling tech companies! Here are some standout takeaways from our brilliant panellists: 💬 David B Horne: The UK is Europe’s VC funding leader—stick to your plan, and pivot only when it counts. 💬 Lauren Crawley-Moore: You don’t need a billion-dollar valuation to consider an IPO. Investors are after strong fundamentals and a great story. 💬 Kate Eadie: Align strategically with investors and diversify your funding sources (grants are your friend!). Solid financials are key. 💬 Samuel Budd: Focus on your North Star and lead authentically. Personal branding counts—be the example. 💬 Johan van der Poel: Cash flow and financial basics first. Scale smart, and keep your team lean until you really need to expand. Curious about what’s next? Head to our website to see upcoming events and why we’re London’s go-to club for entrepreneurs and investors: https://lnkd.in/gDBEeiCx #londonevents #londonbusiness #londonentrepreneurs 

Events at Home Grown are picking up this week, with everything you need to get back in gear: growth strategies, policy updates, branding secrets, and a little R&R to balance it all out. Monday kicks things off with powerhouse team-building insights from Gallagher Gray Ltd. and property investing tips from Michael Bristow, founder of CrowdProperty. Tuesday’s Autumn Budget Breakfast will keep you caffeinated and informed with a debrief on the latest Budget updates made last week and what they mean for your business. Wednesday brings the big hitters for those looking to scale and shine: master Instagram branding with London Forbes, explore the growing Menopause Market with Fiona McKay, and enjoy a cosy Supper for Six to share insights and connect with fellow members. Thursday dives into scale-up essentials with EOS expert Jason Green. Or, if you’re after a cultural twist, unwind with a classical evening featuring the Nightingale Strings. End your week with DJ Mr. Lawrence and Friends spinning house and lounge beats on Friday evening—a perfect wind-down to cap off a productive week. To attend any of these events, head to the members' portal now: https://lnkd.in/gDBEeiCx #londonevents #londonbusiness #londonentrepreneurs 

The 2024 UK Autumn Budget is set for release tomorrow, bringing a wave of updates that could impact everything from #taxation to #spending shifts and policies affecting business. For entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders, knowing what’s coming is essential—and we’re here to break it down. On November 5th, our panel of experts will cut through the jargon and break down the Budget’s most significant moves. We will dive into the key announcements, discussing potential impacts, and highlighting what this could mean for #growth and #strategy in the year ahead. Moderated by Philip Salter, Founder of The Entrepreneurs Network, our panel is joined by: • Bridie Cunningham, Director at Portman Scott • Ed Prior, Head of Investor Services at SFC Capital  • Jo Mackie, Partner at Burlingtons Legal LLP • Majid Hussain, Partner & Head of Private Client at haysmacintyre RSVP now to join the conversation on the future of UK business: https://lnkd.in/gAc-H_ZZ #membership #privatemembers #marylebone #business #businessleaders #investment #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #funding #londonevents #londonbusiness #events #vc #autumnbudget #budget2024

This week, we’re taking a breather thanks to half-term, but don’t get too comfortable because we've got our monthly Pitch for Investment with Entrepreneurs Collective on Wednesday. Next week, we’ll be picking up our events calendar with: • 5th Nov, Autumn Budget Breakfast Debrief & Changes in Policies • 7th Nov, A Classical Evening with The Nightingale Strings Curious? Head to the members' portal to RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/gDBEeiCx #membership #privatemembers #marylebone #business #businessleaders #investment #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #funding #londonevents #londonbusiness #events #vc