Capital Raising Tips
Uber Acquires WI Former Client–Car Next Door
As a part of a bigger shift towards a sharing economy, the connotations of owning a car are starting to change. The view that not owning a car would be an indicator of your social status is starting to fade. Many now find the idea of having access to a car without having to bear […]
Focus – Trends in Capital Raising
There are three primary trends affecting how startups raise capital: the rise of the super angel, the emergence of new crowdfunding platforms, and the increased focus on high net worth individuals (HNWIs )…⬇️ 1. The Rise of the Super Angel The number of super angels is on the rise, with firms investing in startups at […]
Focus – Funding methods in the UK
There is no one answer to this question as to what the best start up funding method is in the UK as it is constantly changing and evolving. However, some popular sources of start up funding for businesses in the UK include high net worth individuals, family offices, venture capitalists, private equity firms, and angel […]
Focus – Recent VC funding in Europe
In recent years, early stage funding in Europe has weakened significantly. A key reason for this is the lack of availability of venture capital. ⬇️ Venture capital is an important source of financing for early stage companies. It allows entrepreneurs to raise the money they need to start and grow their businesses. However, venture capitalists […]
Focus – Risks getting the wrong investor in capital raising
As an early stage startup, there are a number of risks you face when raising capital. One risk that I was discussing recently, is the risk of ending up with an investor who doesn’t align with your company’s vision. This can happen for a number of reasons. Maybe you didn’t do your due diligence and […]
Focus – Getting a no in capital raising
“No” is not the word most #startup founders want to hear when they’re trying to raise money. But the truth is, it’s a word you’re going to hear a lot. And it’s not necessarily a bad thing. The thing is, when you’re trying to raise money for your startup, you’re going to have to pitch […]
Focus – How to raise capital for a startup: 10 sources of capital to consider
How to raise capital for a startup: 10 sources of capital to consider 1. Traditional bank loans: Startups can work with banks to get loans for their business. Banks will usually require some form of collateral, such as personal assets, before approving a loan. 2. Venture capital: Venture capital firms are investors that provide funding […]
Focus – Skills for capital raising
Mastering the skills of #capitalraising 📈 4. Build a strong pipeline of investors: ⬇️ Broken down in its simplest form, capital raising can be seen as a numbers game, similar to sales or marketing approaches. The more investors you build relationships with and have on your side, the easier the investment process will be. Build […]
Focus – Time needed for capital raising
I want to quickly highlight the importance of giving yourselves time to raise the capital for your #startup. I know that it can be tempting to try to rush the process, but trust me when I say that it’s worth taking the time to do it right. Raising capital is one of the most important […]
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