The laws of attraction: how angel investors see your pitch deck
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
The 13 slides your pitch deck needs
Getting ready to meet investors and ask for funding can be daunting, but preparation and proper financials are key as you take this giant step. Only 2% of pitches are successful. In […]
Four angel investors (and one CEO) share tips on raising capital for your startup [Video]
Only 2% of companies are successful in raising capital and the current economic climate is bound to drag those numbers down even further. We’ve interviewed four angel investors as well as Envestors […]
COVID-19: 7 ways networks can engage investors & improve fundraising success rates
Angel networks help ventures grow and connect with investors. However, securing funding for companies has become increasingly difficult during COVID-19. One survey showed that only 65% of UK angels investors are still […]
Get comfortable being uncomfortable – an interview with Flavilla Fongang
With only 5% of the UK’s small and medium-sized businesses being ethnic minority-led, we asked the question, ‘what does the industry need to do better to support and nurture minority founders. We […]
We’ve raised £2m to create a connected marketplace for the UK early-stage investment market
We’re proud to announce our recent financing of £2M, and would like to thank our strategic partners, the SidebySide EIS Fund. Our platform facilitates the investment process for all parties, by making […]
5 LGBTQ+ Tech communities you should know about
As Pride Month comes to an end, we’ve put together a list of 5 communities working towards making the UK startup sector a more inclusive space for its LGBTQ+ members. According […]
Forget the Future Fund, try these other 5 government funding options instead
The government-backed ‘Future Fund’ has garnered quite a bit of attention lately, with 155 companies approved as of last week, out of 577 applicants. The program, which started on May 20th, was […]
We interview Charlie Fraser of TERN – The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network
As we celebrate refugee week, we sat down with Charlie Fraser, co-founder at TERN (The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network) to discuss how they’re building a thriving refugee-led startup community. Watch the whole interview: […]
Join our pitching event on June 15th
Envestors Private Investment Club is holding its next live-streamed investment pitching event. Please join us on the 15th of June as we feature four companies that will present their investment opportunities to […]
Are you investment-ready? The 19 point checklist to raising capital
Taking your business to the next level is hard. We know, we’ve spent a lot of time working with startups to help them raise capital to drive growth. As you’re preparing for […]
COVID-19: How has it impacted the investing and fundraising market?
The COVID-19 pandemic has rattled the UK economy unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Economists are reporting that the great crash of 2008 was merely a dry run for the global recession […]
How to be a Pyjama Pitcher
Introducing the pyjama pitchers—the adaptable, intuitive and determined entrepreneurs who secure investment without ever leaving their living rooms. Pyjama pitchers say ‘not going out? No problem!’ and successfully woo their counterparts – […]
The Pyjama Pitcher meets the Armchair Investor
Introducing the pyjama pitcher and the armchair investor, new breeds of player in the early-stage investment space. But just who and what are they? They are the successful entrepreneurs who secure investment […]
7 Key Grants to Support SMEs Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic
With reports suggesting this week that almost a fifth of British SMEs are at risk of collapsing within the next month, the Government has pledged unprecedented aid to companies to the cushion […]
The Entrepreneurial Operating System: Is this the answer for UK businesses?
You’re an entrepreneur with a great idea. You’ve founded your start-up, you’ve hired a great team, you’re ready to conquer the world and yet something’s not working and you’re failing to scale. […]
Spreading the love: Be your investors’ perfect Valentine and share the tax benefits offered by SEIS
If there’s one thing that can’t be questioned, it’s that the UK values its entrepreneurs and start-ups. The Government, to actively encourage private investment into ‘the backbone of the British economy’, offers […]
Turn your back on the crowd: five reasons why your own digital platform is the key component to fuel a successful fundraise in 2020
Although investing is still very much about relationships, we are living in the digital age so it’s no surprise that when companies need extra funds, the first place they go is online. […]
Closed your investment round? How start-ups can build a stellar team to fuel growth
You’ve done it; after months of presentations, pitches and gruelling Q&As with potential investors, you’ve secured the capital you need to take your business to the next level. To put that capital […]
Scale-ups turn to crowdfunding to give customers a stake in their business
Data from our survey of 200 scale-ups reveals that one of the driving factors for companies – who crowdfund as a method to raise funds – is the ability to transform their […]
Raising Equity Finance: Liquor in the Limelight
As part of our sector-specific spotlight series, Envestors is turning its attention to investment in the UK alcohol industry. Despite the so-called ‘Millenial sober revolution’, a team at University College, London recently […]
Up to 69% of all funds raised come from start-ups’ own sources: Your own crowd, the crucial component in any crowdfunding campaign
Envestors survey of UK start-ups uncovers major issues with market perception among growth businesses as to what it takes to be successful at crowdfunding. In order to get to the heart […]
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