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Opinion

VC marketing: how to make leads come to you

Solvid's Rebecca Barnatt-Smith shares the best-kept secrets of VC marketing and why it could be the key to increasing that funding round count.

Opinion

Opinion

When looking to solve the world’s challenges, ESG and EIS go hand in hand

When tackling world issues, EIS funds can ensure university spinouts receive the early funding they need to scale, says Palkwalk CEO Moray Wright

Opinion

When’s the best time of year to fundraise?

Choosing the right time to fundraise can save a round from rolling on for months, says Abbie Main of SeedLegals

Opinion

4 ways to embed sustainability into your start-up

Vala Capital is only investing in companies that have embraced sustainability, says Jasper Smith. But how can you go about embedding environmental and social good in your new business?

Opinion

Five venture capital trends for start-ups to follow in 2022

For Dave Rosenberg, VC investment in start-ups will be all about embedded AI, challenger brands and clean technology

Opinion

British intelligence – the Government needs to support domestic investors

Why look to foreign investment when there is so much untapped investment potential here in the UK, questions Stephen Page

Opinion

4 tips for holding your business event post-pandemic

The pandemic has changed business conferences forever. The way forward, argues Toby Lewis, is the hybrid model which increases engagement and value

Growth Planning

Series A to Series D, everything you need to know about funding rounds

Matt Barker of used photographic kit platform MPB recently closed a £50m Series D funding round. Here he shares his experience from Series A to Series D

Opinion

4 tips for holding your business event post-pandemic

The pandemic has changed business conferences forever. The way forward, argues Toby Lewis, is the hybrid model which increases engagement and value

Growth Planning

Series A to Series D, everything you need to know about funding rounds

Matt Barker of used photographic kit platform MPB recently closed a £50m Series D funding round. Here he shares his experience from Series A to Series D

Opinion

6 questions you need to ask when investing in a start-up

Angel investor David Newns shares the 6 questions he asks himself when considering whether to invest in a start-up

Opinion

How to get the best out of a company you invest in

Rami Cassis has been investing in businesses for the past 10 years. He outlines guiding principles on how to get the best of an investment and help it grow

Opinion

Critical importance of private company valuations in the post-Covid world

As an investor, putting a value on an EIS company during the pandemic is difficult. Getting an independent valuation is the answer

Opinion

Crowdcube Seedrs merger – what it means for raising money

Crowdfunding expert Rob Murray Brown takes a dim view of the Crowdcube and Seedrs merger. Rather than create opportunities, it’s about cutting costs