FOUNDERS FORWARDPERFECT PITCH

The Founders Forward Perfect Pitch programme offers ambitious women entrepreneurs the opportunity to enhance their pitching skills and expand their professional network.

Whether you are new to the investment landscape or experienced, this programme will help move your pitching skills to the next level. Focused on two cohorts, we are dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs, at different stages, to enhance and perfect 

their investment pitches.


 All women founders will benefit from tailored guidance provided by our Newable Investment Advisers and the JPMorgan Chase 

team, gaining invaluable insights through preparation workshops and a pitching session to help craft compelling pitches.


The most promising businesses showcased during the pitching session will advance as finalists to present to the JPMorgan Chase senior executive team. Winners will receive additional support and a cash prize of £5,000 to support their investment journey.

Cohort One

Cohort Two

Aimed at early-stage businesses without prior pitch training or experience. 


Participants will gain fundamental knowledge 

in investment readiness and receive guidance from a panel of advisers to refine their pitch.


This cohort will take place in May and June. 

Geared towards growth businesses that are ready to raise investment and have a strong pitch deck. 


Participants will enhance their pitch deck and presentation skills, receiving advice from advisers to improve their existing business plan.


This cohort will take place in September and October. 

The Programme Journey

Preparing and Presenting your Pitch

The 30 women entrepreneurs from each cohort will attend two preparation workshops and have the opportunity to present their pitch to the JPMorgan Chase team, with eight finalists going forward to pitch to the senior team members.


Pitch Perfect: Overcoming Barriers to Pitching

Learn strategies to overcome common barriers 

faced by women in pitching and seeking funding, empowering actionable steps to navigate the investment landscape effectively.

Refine Your Pitch and Finance Readiness 

This session will be tailored to suit the specific needs of each group. It will consist of developing or improving your pitch deck, pro-bono deck, 

your value proposition and pitching skills.

Pitching Session

30 businesses will pitch in front of 

the JPMorgan Chase team, with feedback

Finalists Pitching Session 

8 finalists will pitch to the JPMorgan Chase senior team, and the winners announced.

Are you eligible to apply?

To be considered for the programme, you must:

  • Be a woman (or identify as a woman) entrepreneur
  • Be a London-based business
  • Be a limited company
  • Be willing to participate in all mandatory elements of the programme

In addition, to be considered for each cohort, you must:

  • Cohort One: Be trading for 1-2 years, have up to £50k in turnover, and no prior pitch training or experience
  • Cohort Two: Be trading for 2-5 years, have £50k-£250k in turnover, and ready to raise investment and have a strong pitch deck

Submit your Application

All submissions will be reviewed to identify the most suitable 30 women entrepreneurs to participate in each cohort.

Cohort OneApply by Monday 29 April at 12pm

Cohort TwoApply by Tuesday 3 September at 12pm

The selected women entrepreneurs will also be invited to apply to JPMorgan Chase’s signature Founders Forward Mentoring programme. This is a 9-month mentoring programme, where you will be matched up with a senior JPMorgan Chase employee to develop your confidence, transversal skills, and business.

Have a question?

To find out more about the programme, please contact the team at businessevents@newable.co.uk

This programme is planned and delivered by Newable, on behalf of JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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