Why having a co-founder in your startup can make you more appealing to investors
The journey to securing investment is often a challenging one. But, there’s a strategic move that might just tilt the scales in your favour: teaming up with a co-founder. I recently spoke with SME Today and explained how having a co-founder in your startup can make your business more appealing to potential investors. Having raised […]
Female Founders: Redefining angel investment to inspire inclusion
Friday (8th March) marks International Women’s Day (IWD) with this year’s campaign theme being ‘InspireInclusion’. I can’t help but feel despondent though, last year I wrote about the inequalities female founders face when raising equity investment, and another year on I don’t feel much has changed. But – don’t despair – I’m also going to […]
How to build confidence before pitching for investment
Presenting is often cited as most peoples’ “greatest fear”. It’s unsurprising then that founders often lack confidence when pitching, especially if pitching is new to them. Layered on a high-stakes environment where a great pitch could open up a wealth of funding and business opportunities, a group of strangers, and a handful of tricky questions […]
Raising equity investment? Here’s how to avoid the three biggest mistakes founders make
Raising equity investment for your business and having shareholders join the business isn’t the right option for everyone. Raising equity investment is time-consuming and a distraction from your real job of running and growing your business. Before you embark on raising equity investment you want to ensure your startup has reached a stage in its […]
“What’s the best way to fund my business?”: Ten founders give the lowdown on the best way to fund your business
One of the fundamental questions, and perhaps the most frequently asked when it comes to business growth, is “What’s the best way to fund my business?” We asked ten founders who have raised investment for their businesses to share the pros and cons of different funding options. A quick question to ask, but a complex […]
How to find investors for a startup…quickly!
A recent report from Beauhurst and SFC Capital* reveals that it takes, on average, 15 months to find investors for a startup and close a first funding round. Small wonder that people say raising investment is time-consuming and a distraction! But almost all startups need investment at some point so how do you find investors […]
7 Essentials that unlock Start-up equity investment
Start-up equity investment: Investors look for 7 Essential ingrediants when deciding whether to back a start-up – or not! Be succinct to get attention
How I proved my startup so I could quit my job and feed my passion
Anyone can come up with a “brilliant business idea” but it is quite another thing to put your money where your mouth is, take the plunge, give up your job and commit to making your idea a reality. For many founders of startups, taking the decision to leave your job – and a predictable salary […]