Great North October 2026 Meeting 

From First Investor to Millions Raised: How to Raise Private Investment for Property - Sara Poskitt

Raising private investment has allowed me to grow from buying individual properties with my own money to taking on much larger property and development projects. But finding investors isn’t simply about having a good deal and asking people for money. In this talk, I’ll share how I built my investor network from scratch, what I learned along the way, and the practical steps I use to build trust, attract investment and develop long-term investor relationships. I’ll also share examples from real projects I’ve funded using private investment and some of the mistakes and lessons that come with being responsible for somebody else’s money.

What you will learn on evening: 

• Where to actually find potential private investors and how to start the conversation without simply asking for money.
• How to build credibility and become someone people want to invest with.
• What you need to have in place before approaching investors, from your numbers and track record to professional documentation and understanding your investor.
• How to turn one investor relationship into repeat investment and referrals — and why the fortune is in the follow-up.
  
  

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  Finding Private Investors