Making equity fundraising faster and fairer for all.

Find out if your business is investment ready by answering 20 quick questions.

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Raising investment is a journey. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to grow their business so we’re on a mission to demystify the investment process, break down barriers and create a level playing field. Our focus is on giving you the tools and techniques you need to encourage investors to back your business.

Ready to take the next step to secure funding?

Speeding up the investment process

Most businesses take over a year to get funding – we condense this into just three months.

Our proven methodology has raised over £10 million in the last 12 months alone and gives you:

Clarity on the information investors need to invest in your business.

Connections with the people that matter, including other like-minded entrepreneurs, expert mentors and potential investors.

Confidence in your business and your ability to present the investment opportunity.

Choice in where you get investment from. We help you attract more investment offers which means you can choose the right investors for you.

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How we can work together

Step 1: Funding Workshop

Our free online workshops are designed to help you reflect on where you are in your fundraising journey and give you the clarity you need on what to do next.

Step 2: Funding Accelerator

Our exclusive programme takes you through every step of the fundraising process. Surrounded by expert mentors and a strong community of business owners, you’ll learn everything from how to position your business to how to reach out to investors.

Step 3: Funding Mastermind

Our invite-only mastermind membership is ideal for business owners who are in the process of closing a funding round. Through fortnightly meet ups, support from industry experts and specialist tools for finding investors you’ll have the focus to close your round.

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