Charles is an investment associate with Galayev&Co, a family office for business angels, and is in charge of the transactions for a Dragon from BBC Dragon’s Den. He holds a MEng from the University of Liege (Belgium) and the Cranfield Business School. Prior to working with Galayev&Co, Charles worked at the European Parliament in Brussels, supporting Belgian MEPs, and created the strategy practice of a well-known project management company.

Galayev&Co is the first family office for business angels in the UK, funding innovative start-ups and linking promising entrepreneurs with knowledgeable business angels.

Funding Panel: Getting funded and investment ready

Finding early stage investment can be one of the most stressful times for any early stage start-up. Building networks, pitching, having issues shone throughout your business, can become the norm for months. Join Charles together with Alex from AGORA, Hugo from SeedLegals, Alan from FinnotechUK to uncover best practices behind fundraising and how to make sure you will be investment ready.