# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bank On It: Do You Need Investment or Perseverance? - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn the finance options available to Black entrepreneurs. From grants, bank loans to VC, meet those who have accessed growth capital.About this EventFunding is often seen as the key to unlocking growth, but is raising large amounts of capital always the answer?Join us for Bank On It, a candid and practical event designed to help Black entrepreneurs navigate the finance landscape. From grants and bank loans to venture capital, we’ll explore the full range of options available and challenge the idea that more money always means more success.Hear from founders who’ve raised significant investment, and others who’ve taken a different path: deploying smaller amounts of capital strategically, exercising patience, and letting results unfold over time.We'll then close the night with an inspiring talk with £400M business leader Tevin Tobun. An entrepreneur, philanthropist and thought leader with more than two decades of experience in logistics and innovation.Over the last 15 years, Tevin has launched, acquired and exited multiple businesses globally, managing millions of deliveries annually for schools, retailers, restaurants and hotels. Together, his enterprises distribute goods valued at more than £400 million annually.What you’ll gain:· A clear overview of funding routes: grants, loans, VC, and more· Honest insights from entrepreneurs who’ve raised capital - and those who haven’t· Guidance on when to seek investment, and when perseverance might be the smarter move· Tips on deploying small amounts of capital effectively and knowing when to wait· Opportunities to connect with peers, funders, and ecosystem buildersWhether you're seeking finance or just figuring out your next steps. This event will help you make confident, informed decisions about your business finance.Agenda?: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PMWelcome?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMGrind, Grants or VC? : Why your business model matters in accessing capital Host: Mas ManimaInfo: A conversation with entrepreneurs from various fields who have accessed all types of finance from grants to venture capital. In this talk, you will learn why the business model is so important in creating options for growth capital?: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PMBreak?: 07:30 PM - 08:15 PMIn conversation with Tevin Tobun on building a £400M business enterpriseHost: Mas Manima?: 08:15 PM - 09:00 PMDrinks & Networking - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/bank-on-it-do-you-need-investment-or-perseverance/100001817581267499 - **Event Categories**: business, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Lloyds Banking Group - **lat**: 51.5158237 - **long**: -0.0834733 - **full address**: Lloyds Banking Group, 33 Old Broad Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bank On It: Do You Need Investment or Perseverance? - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/80762e6427cd18dcc16dbd4e62b1761521b25bb5e8847cb878232931c8b4f045-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1c674b-gmir.jpg?v=1762278317 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bank On It: Do You Need Investment or Perseverance? being held? - **A:** Bank On It: Do You Need Investment or Perseverance? takes place on Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm at Lloyds Banking Group, 33 Old Broad Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bank On It: Do You Need Investment or Perseverance?? - **A:** Bank On It: Do You Need Investment or Perseverance? is organized by Translate Culture. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bank On It: Do You Need Investment or Perseverance? is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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