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What angel investors look for in startups.

What Angel Investors Look for In Start-Ups

Angel investors play an important role in the growth and expansion of startups. According to the 2021 Scale-Up Institute Annual Review on the State
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Pitch deck: How to include your go-to-market strategy

A ‘Go-to-market’ (GTM) strategy is a must-have in any pitch deck. It’s where founders showcase their approach for entering their market successfully, and the
Startups Magazine article: How to build confidence before pitching for investment.

How to Build Confidence Before Pitching for Investment

Presenting is often cited as a top fear, and when founders step into the high-pressure world of pitching for investment, confidence can easily be
Future-proof your startup with engagement marketing.

Master Engagement Marketing and You’ll Future-Proof Your Startup

Investors expect a clear, well-targeted engagement marketing strategy if you are going to attract their investment. But, pre-funding when you are still in “hustle
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Networking with startup investors: 5 tips to network successfully

Raising equity investment becomes easier when you pitch to startup investors you have previously engaged with or spoken to, or have been introduced to.
Startup Funding: A guide to navigating the funding journey

Breakthrough Way To Locate Angel Investors And The Startup Funding You Need

One of the most frequent questions we are asked is “What’s the best way to fund my startup?” Startup funding doesn’t have to mean
Dorset LEP Announces Funding Accelerator Support for Local Businesses

Valuable Equity Funding Now Available For Dorset Businesses

Valuable Equity Funding Now Available! Dorset LEP announces Funding Accelerator support for Dorset businesses and is calling on local businesses, that are looking to
Hatty Fawcett, Finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2023

What being a finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards has taught me

My weak spot is I don’t like talking about my entrepreneurial achievements. I think it dates back to my childhood when I was told
How to choose your cofounder

Choose your startup co-founder wisely

So you’ve had a light-bulb moment, a world-changing idea – you’re excited and want to share it with the world. But where do you