BREAKFAST BIZTALK

Many SMEs struggle to raise funds despite having strong products, promising markets or years of experience. Their fundraising efforts are often met with rejection or silence. Not because the business lack of potential but because it lack of readiness. Common reasons include unclear business models, inconsistent financial records, unrealistic valuations, weak investor communication or mismatched funding strategies. Unfortunately, most business owners only realise these issues after their fundraising attempt has failed.

 

This roundtable discussion is designed for SME and Family Business owners who have experienced or are concerned about unsuccessful fundraising attempts.

We will open up the floor for honest conversations - what actually went wrong, what surprised you and what you would do differently if you had a second chance. Whether you have been through it yourself or are about to start, this is a chance to learn from others who have been there.

We will also talk about how to bounce back and rebuild your fundraising readiness. Leveraging on ABA Malaysia’s Business Sustainability Framework, Laughing Tree’s experience and the other participants’ real stories from the field, we will walk through practical ways to fix the gaps - whether it is in your financials, structure or growth story.

 

This isn’t just about what didn’t work - it is about how to get it right next time. Join us if you are thinking of trying again or want to be better prepared from the start or just want to share your own fundraising experience.

 

SME and Family Business owners and leaders preparing for growth through external funding.

Facilitators:

#1 Sham Afzan

Group CEO & Senior Business Advisor, ABA Malaysia

SME & Family Business Advisory Firm

#2 Eza Ezamie

CEO & Principal Consultant, Laughing Tree

Fundraising Advisory Firm