When we set out last year to raise Series A funding for Timeline, we didn’t expect it to be a walk in the park. But nothing could have prepared us

Sustainable investing and Impact investing are often confused as two sides of the same coin but there are some clear and important differences, explains Beth Houghton, head of Palatine’s Impact

Rajeeb Dey is the entrepreneur behind a string of startups including Enternships, which he founded back in 2009. It has helped graduates find work in 7,000 companies from Telefónica’s Wayra

We recently asked Kenroy Quellennec-Reid, Director of Strategic Delivery, Funding London, what current investment opportunities are available for founders from diverse backgrounds. Are you seeing progress in the funding space

In May 2019, the Mayor of London announced to a packed chamber at London’s City Hall that the Greater London Investment Fund (GLIF) was open for business. This was the

Venture investors are increasingly seeking positive social and environmental impact. Investment into impact-targeting startups has tripled in recent years, now representing more than 15% of all venture dealflow in Europe.

If there was a year you could hibernate as a startup founder then 2020 may well have been your choice which saw a Coronavirus induced national lockdown upend both our

The current financial climate is disturbing for technology founders. At the European level, we have over 300 VC funds continuing to invest actively and grant-making programmes in every country, yet

  Since The FSE Group’s inception in 2002, they have operated at the heart of the SME community, serving innovative, ambitious and scalable businesses who are unable to source funding

How do you know what actions you need to take to survive this crisis? The answer is, you won’t know until you’ve modelled them out. Cash is king during this

Navigating The Crisis Webinar Series An insightful discussion covering the fundraising opportunities, valuation implications and tips on engaging with investors in a digital world. Session was led by Jonathan Hollis and

We’re five years into the fourth industrial revolution (or, rather, it’s been five years since the term ‘industry 4.0’ was first coined). As a refresher, industry 4.0 – I4 moving

Coadec has launched new research on the concerns of VCs when it comes to the future of the startup and scaleup ecosystem in the UK and Europe as a whole.

Unmade’s technology in action, with Rapha Custom. We’ll come back to that.   We’re delighted to have announced MMC’s investment in Unmade, together with our friends at Octopus Ventures and Felix

On 30th May, to a packed audience of over 250 invited guests, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched the new £100m ‘Greater London Investment Fund’ ( GLIF), the largest

I have worked in the Impact Investment sector for more than ten years. In the past four years, my work in this sector has been focused in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Most founders fail to recognise the reality that when most investors look at an investment deck or presentation, the founder is not there to relay all the additional details missing

What is patient capital? By now, most people involved in raising money for early-stage companies have heard the term patient capital. The government’s Patient Capital Review defined ‘patient capital’ as

Alternative investments are a strong tool for diversification. Alternative asset classes include private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, derivatives, digital assets, real estate and infrastructure. Alternative investments can comprise just

At a global level, the venture capital ecosystem is slowing down. The later stage VC space has continuously attracted larger investment rounds, as seen by the surge in average and

I sat down with Sukhendu after his meeting with the founder of a Fintech company, whom he mentors. Sukhendu is different from many angel investors, as he often mentors founders/CEOs

Crowdfunding provides early-stage companies an alternative financing option to bring innovative ideas to life, and access to millions of supporters who can invest from as little as £10. Over 93%

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Engineering is vital for Britain’s economic success. It’s also a very big part of its national outlook at a time when the country’s future direction – and identity – are

The government-backed Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) continue to hold a prime place in the government’s plan to make the UK the best place in

As we commence the second year of investment activity at LCIF, it appears to be an opportune time to look back at what has been a busy year and reflect

When we set out last year to raise Series A funding for Timeline, we didn’t expect it to be a walk in the park. But nothing could have prepared us

When we set out last year to raise Series A funding for Timeline, we didn’t expect it to be a walk in the park. But nothing could have prepared us

When we set out last year to raise Series A funding for Timeline, we didn’t expect it to be a walk in the park. But nothing could have prepared us

When we set out last year to raise Series A funding for Timeline, we didn’t expect it to be a walk in the park. But nothing could have prepared us

When we set out last year to raise Series A funding for Timeline, we didn’t expect it to be a walk in the park. But nothing could have prepared us

When we set out last year to raise Series A funding for Timeline, we didn’t expect it to be a walk in the park. But nothing could have prepared us