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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

How to Build Confidence Before Pitching to Investors Presenting is often cited as a top fear, and when founders step into the high-pressure world
Future-proof your startup with engagement marketing.

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

Future-Proof Your Startup with Engagement Marketing Strategies Investors expect a clear, well-targeted engagement marketing strategy if you are going to attract their investment. But,
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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.
Looking for startup investors? Our guide will help

Looking For Funding? Here’s Your Step-By-Step Guide to Finding Startup Investors

Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Investors for Your Startup Starting a business is exhilarating, but securing the startup funding to fuel your dreams can be
Startup Funding: A guide to navigating the funding journey

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

How to Find Angel Investors for Your Startup Successfully One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is, “What’s the best way to fund
Dorset LEP Announces Funding Accelerator Support for Local Businesses

Valuable Equity Funding Now Available For Dorset Businesses

How Dorset Startups Can Access Equity Funding The Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) announced a valuable opportunity for local businesses seeking equity funding which
Hatty Fawcett, Finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2023

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

What Being an Entrepreneur Has Taught Me About Celebrating Success Talking about our achievements doesn’t come easily to most of us. For me, it’s