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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
52% of UK start-ups say crowdfunding has nothing to do with fundraising − whatsoever
Envestors’ survey of 200 UK start-ups uncovers big issues with market perception around equity crowdfunding Envestors’ survey report on crowdfunding in the UK revealed over half of all businesses who undertook a […]
Using PR in your fundraise: How coverage complements every campaign
It doesn’t matter which method you choose – crowdfunding, a dedicated own-label platform or pitching to angel investors – fundraising is hard work, takes time and can be about much more than […]
Always On: why smart scale-ups are funding all day, every day
Old-fashioned fundraising rounds – lasting on average 30 – 60 days – are as over as brokers in bowler hats. Modern, savvy scale ups know that a longer funding round provides an […]
Raising Equity Finance: Spotlight on Software
Between 2016 and 2018, there were 15,970 seed or venture equity investment deals made in the UK, amounting to £22.8bn. With the broad range of businesses included in these statistics, it can […]
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