Lead Angels’ Post

Fundraising is the most significant and challenging step in any start-up's journey. Over the next few weeks, our Access to Finance team will break down the essential aspects you need to know when looking for early-stage fundraising in a series of blogs. The first of these looks at the situation nearly all start-ups face when seeking funding, rejection. And how understanding the message given by a potential investor behind the word "no" is the door to a world full of "yes". If you're currently facing this challenge, or are about to, this blog could be your first step on the road to a successful investment pitch. Read here: https://ow.ly/jrC350Qwfzc Ian S Dixon #BusinessFinance #Investment #Funding #StartUps #UKSPF

Founders 👋 🤔 Not sure if you're ready to raise your next round? ✍ Consider non-dilutive capital like #grants! Our Managing Partner James Lochrie explains why ⬇ #investors #funding #startups

Securing funding is one of the toughest hurdles for new entrepreneurs. Discover the ins and outs of seed investments, from their pivotal role in a startup's early stages to the various sources available. Learn when to raise seed money and how it can propel your business to new heights: https://lnkd.in/gAGAdzK7 #startups #funding #investors #founders

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲/ 𝗗𝗗 𝘁𝗶𝗽 #𝟲 Do your due diligence on your investors! 100% worth it. Investors are most likely on the journey with you for years so make sure you put in a bit of time to check them out. Any good investor will have no issue with your referencing them before raising. It does not need to take long at all. To get a good feel for an investor you should: 👉Check them out on Landscape - the VC review site (sometimes there isn't tonnes of data on there for a lot of investors - so don't just rely on it). 👉Speak with a few portfolio founders - At least 1 that is doing well and 1 that has had a tough journey. Important to know how they operate in both situations. Even reach out directly to some portfolio founders and speak with them without the VC arranging it. Spending an hour or two referencing your investor will not take much time but is one of the only ways you can truly understand what they are like to work with. #fundraising #startups #founders #venturecapital #preseed

_SOUTHSTART is here! Cheryl Mack and I are excited to facilitate a conversation on Australia's evolving investment landscape with Samar Mcheileh, Ben Armstrong, Dan Krasnostein and Jock Fairweather 🦄 in the Deal Room at 11.15 am. We'll focus on exploring the crucial roles that diverse investors play in propelling the Australian ecosystem forward and discuss the latest challenges facing our investment community. #SOUTHSTART #venturecapital #investing #tech #startups #fundraising #angelinvesting

Reach out to funders before applying for a specific opportunity Building a relationship with the program officer is a key strategy for small business owners applying for federal grant funding. Personalize your approach, ask thoughtful questions, and be persistent but not pushy to increase your chances of success! ☎️ 📞 💻 #funding #startups #capital #nondilutive #grants #smallbusinessdevelopment #smallbusiness #businessfunding #innovation #businessgrants #SBIR #STTR

Excited to announce that I'm collaborating with Forbes on a Survival Guide Series tailored to the current funding environment. This series, spanning 6-7 parts, will delve into topics such as equity financing, debt financing, levers for reducing burn, boosting revenues, ways to incentivize current backers, and beyond. Today, we're rolling out the first piece, focusing on alternative funding avenues for those unable to secure VC backing: 1. Family Offices 2. Angel Investors 3. Secondaries 4. Syndicates 5. Current Investors 6. Partners in Capital Raising Check out the full article on Forbes here: https://lnkd.in/eXv-3TG2 #startups #entrepreneurship #funding #capitalraising #vc #investors #syndicate #familyoffices

Have you ever wondered the following when pitching to investors? 1️⃣ Common mistakes 2️⃣ Best practices 3️⃣ What to avoid In this event, we’ll break down the top do’s and don’ts as you’re pitching your financials to investors. It’s all happening here on Tuesday, February 27th at 2PM ET 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02lB9Qr0 #startups #founders #funding #pitching #investors

Reach out to funders before applying for a specific opportunity Building a relationship with the program officer is a key strategy for small business owners applying for federal grant funding. Personalize your approach, ask thoughtful questions, and be persistent but not pushy to increase your chances of success! ☎️ 📞 💻 #funding #startups #capital #nondilutive #grants #smallbusinessdevelopment #smallbusiness #businessfunding #innovation #businessgrants #SBIR #STTR