Fundraising Archives

The modern investment club – how SaaS platforms are powering a new digital era

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The early-stage investment space has been a staunchly traditional one – until now. Centered around relationships, the long-held assumption has been that digital has no role in play in helping to match […]

The laws of attraction: how angel investors see your pitch deck

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by Chantelle Arneaud

As the end of the tax year approaches, many founders are vying for angel investors’ attention, hoping they could be the chosen ‘one’ for them. If that describes you, we’ve laid out […]

How accelerators can help their cohorts raise capital with a digital investment platform

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by Chantelle Arneaud

Accelerators play a key role in supporting entrepreneurship and innovation by providing companies with the contacts and skills they need to succeed. As a main driver of the startup ecosystem, accelerators not […]

Life sciences among top investment sectors during COVID

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by Chantelle Arneaud

Angel investment in the life sciences sector is still going strong during COVID-19, a recent survey by the British Business Bank and the UKBAA reveals. While portfolio performance has varied across sectors, […]

50 shades of gray: navigating FCA guidelines on connecting companies to investors

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by Chantelle Arneaud

FCA regulation around introducing deals and promoting investment in startups has been around for a long time, but, as the FCA itself admits, there’s still quite a bit of confusion around the […]

Angel investors still active during COVID-19, British Business Bank report reveals

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by Chantelle Arneaud

The UK early-stage investment market has yet to buckle under the pressure of COVID economic certainty, the British Business Bank’s 2020 UK Business Angels Market report reveals. The report sheds light on […]

7 things you should know before launching a crowdfunding network

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by Chantelle Arneaud

Online angel investing doesn’t work. High net worths don’t do things online. We’ve all heard these age-old adages, but, upon closer inspection, do they hold up? A study by PWC showed that […]

Dating app tips for companies raising capital online

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by Chantelle Arneaud

The worldwide adoption of smartphones and social media has ensured that today’s singles turn to online dating apps when seeking a partner. However, relationships aren’t the only reason you would try online […]

Online dating lessons to help you grow your angel network

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by Chantelle Arneaud

Online angel investing doesn’t work. High net worths don’t do things online. We’ve all heard these age-old adages, but, upon closer inspection, do they hold up? A study by PWC showed that […]

The UK’s 20 most active EIS funds

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by Chantelle Arneaud

Companies that are registered for EIS in the UK now have an array of funds they can reach out to. We’ve put together a list of 20 funds that have been active […]