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Raising investment in difficult economic times

Raising investment in difficult economic times

It’s tough raising investment right now. There are fewer investors and the amounts being invested are smaller. How should startups respond if they still
Jennifer Anderson explains how to weave storytelling into your pitch deck to keep investors' attention

How to weave storytelling into your pitch deck to keep investors’ attention

As founders we’re told to weave storytelling into our pitch deck, but we are not always told why. Luckily Pitch Coach and Funding Accelerator
Is equity funding the best option for your startup

Is equity funding the best option for your startup?

Equity funding isn’t for everyone. When you sell shares in your business you are, effectively, entering into a long-term relationship with your investors. Investors
Funding Accelerator mentor Tracey Rob Perera shares 3 things angel investors look for in your startup valuation

3 things angel investors look for in your startup valuation

Funding Accelerator mentor, Tracey Rob Perera, shares 3 things angel investors look for in your startup valuation. Tracey Rob Perera is not only a
Hatty Fawcett talks to Finance Digest about how - and why - to build productive relationships with your investors

How to build productive relationships with investors

You might think closing a funding round is the end of a journey. In fact, its just the start! Now comes the hard work
Funding Accelerator Mentor Chris Booth shares how to expand your team without it costing more

How to expand your startup team without it costing more

Funding Accelerator expert mentor Chris Booth of Findrs explains how to expand your startup team (and extend your headcount budget) by using AI. When
Raising startup funding in a recession

Raising startup funding in a recession

Focused For Business’ founder Hatty Fawcett recently took part of a panel discussing the topic “Raising in a Recession” which had some practical suggestions.
The state of startup investment in 2022

The state of startup investment in 2022

Today VC Firm Atomico launched their State of European Tech Report for 2022 which identifies trends in startup investment. ** Spoiler alert: The key findings make
Hatty Fawcett Adviser of the Year 2022

Start-up funding adviser, Hatty Fawcett, wins Enterprise Nation Adviser of the Year 2022/23

Over the last few months, start-up founders and small business owners across the UK have been voting for the best and brightest business advisers.