Techscaler Silicon Valley

A trip to the States wasn't originally on our plan for 2024, but after a brilliant experience as part of the Techscaler Next Steps programme (Apr-June'24) there was a sense of momentum building behind RAVEN.

Silicon Valley is a global centre of technological innovation for software and internet companies, and the birthplace or incubator for many tech household names.

We were absolutely delighted (and not a little shocked!) to be chosen to participate on the Techscaler Silicon Valley trip, which will give those attending the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the innovative and ambitious ecosystem, make important connections and plan for expansion into international markets.
The 3 week trip will include attendance at SaaStr Annual 2024 - the World’s #1 SaaS Gathering with 13,000 Cloud and SaaS Founders, VCs, and Execs for the 10th conference — aimed at helping startups scale faster with less stress and more success.

As a bootstrapping startup, we are seeking support to help us make the most of this incredible opportunity, and want to give a shout-out and thank you to the people and organisations locally who've already offered their support:

• A client, who has generously contributed sponsorship towards the estimated £1.5-2k costs of the trip
• MacBride Group (Garage & Forklifts), Euro Precision, Park Place Insurance, On Fife and Adam Smith Theatre, Biggar Flavour (Hampers), Keela Outdoors, Amazon, Modern Standard Coffee, Talking Horse Design & Print, Datel Solutions (Telecoms), Chat Marketing & Thermomix (Scotland) who have all contributed prizes towards our prize draw to thank those who donate £10 or more*;
• Steve Wilson of Focus Business Consultancy, and Guy Robb of Sway PR, fellow members of the Fife Chamber of Commerce have offered promotional support
• Business Gateway Fife

There are 100 tickets available at £10 each, we have 10 amazing prizes on offer, so by buying a ticket you'll not only help us fulfil our Silicon Valley ambitions but you'll have a 1-in-10 chance of winning a prize too!

If you'd rather do a bank transfer, please email Leyton for details.

Please buy a ticket & then complete the entry form below so we can get in touch if you win a prize!

The raffle draw will take place once 100 tickets are sold, or by the 16th September 2024 at the latest.
Please put your name as the payment reference. Multiple tickets can be purchased at the same time.

If you'd like to request a particular ticket number (ie. a number between 1 and 100), include it on your entry form below. Numbers will be allocated on a first come first serve basis, or if no number preference is indicated, the first available number will be allocated.

We'd like to give a shout out to some of the organisations who have already supported our GoFundMe campaign:

• Callum Mullen of Epic Pen
• Phil Dryburgh of The Tidy Trailer Company
• Gail Maclean of AGC Legal
• Peter Adams of Utility Warehouse
• Caroline Trotter of Caroline Trotter Photography
• Tadas Labudis, Techscaler Mentor
• Lesley & Linda of 2010 Distribution
• Andrew Douglas of Make Tech Fly
• Sandy Smillie of Will Services Scotland
• Guy Robb of Sway PR
• Amy Woodgate of Woodgate Consulting (e-learning)
• Tracey Bork of Platinum Blue HR
• Mo Gill of MacButton Books (children's)
• John Gray of Estate and Succession Planning (wills, POAs, trusts)