Raising equity investment in uncertain times (Webinar)
Recurring event Raising capital is more challenging than ever. With only 2% of early-stage businesses being successful in raising investment, it’s vital that entrepreneurs understand how to give themselves the best chance […]
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 an Armchair Investor
You’re an experienced investor. You have a diverse portfolio, you enjoy watching entrepreneurs pitching their investment opportunities and networking with other likeminded individuals. This is how you’ve always done it. Only now […]
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 […]
How the sharing economy is set to benefit the world of early-stage investment
Sharing isn’t a new way of life – the renting or lending of assets is a concept that’s been around for centuries, but it’s no exaggeration to say the modern sharing economy […]
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. […]
Envestors company Ebury sells a majority stake in their business to Santander for £350m
We are delighted to announce that the banking giant Santander has acquired a 50.1% controlling stake in Ebury for £350m. This has provided several members of the Envestors private network huge returns […]
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 […]
BDO and Envestors team up to help UK start-ups grow in the UK’s uncertain economic climate
BDO and Envestors announce a nationwide roadshow in Autumn 2019 as part of their commitment to help start-ups and scale-ups from around the UK scale and prosper 13 August 2019, London: Accountancy […]
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 […]
Envestors poised to increase support for scale-ups as investor community surpasses 11,000 members
July 11, 2019: Envestors, the fintech fundraising company, has today announced its community of connected sophisticated investors has grown to 11,000. Envestors’ ‘Network of Networks’ is a digital community that connects investment […]
Conviction Investment Partners chooses Envestors’ Network platform to improve efficiency, investor experience and increase deal flow
Envestors is delighted to announce that Conviction Investment Partners, the London based, global syndicate of sophisticated investors, has joined the growing Envestry community – a digital universe that connects investment networks from […]
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 […]
Overfunding is great – right?
Scale-ups seeking equity finance should always overfund. Or should they? Customers are keener than ever to invest in the brands they love, which means that we are seeing records levels of scale-ups […]
Know the rules before you raise: Equity fundraising & the FCA
Our guide to ensure start-up and scale-ups don’t break the law when fundraising You’ve launched your start-up and you’ve got a proven product, a great culture and a growing list of […]
Going for Gold: A faultless framework for a freewheeling fundraise
Whether it’s for charity or your scale-up, fundraising can be likened to the most gruelling endurance race. Though sometimes it’ll be an easy ride, mostly it’ll seem like you’re struggling to get […]
Making the most of R&D tax relief with BDO
The Government’s R&D tax relief scheme could provide start-ups and scale-ups with a valuable cash boost. R&D tax relief has been available since 2000, when the Government introduced the scheme to encourage […]
Goodbox: Transformational tech saving the struggling charity sector
A cashless society might sound like a futuristic fantasy, but the UK is already well on its way to such a landscape and with the full backing of the government and banks. […]
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