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Raising finance
Investors
This section provides insight into securing angel investment, venture capital, seed, pre-seed or series funding. We'll explain the potentially complex terms involved to help you understand the essentials of seeking investment for your business.
Profit margin: how to calculate it and what makes a good one?
December 18, 2023 | 7 min read
A no-nonsense SEIS guide for start-ups seeking investment
December 14, 2023 | 3 min read
Can your company’s investors claim EIS relief on a convertible loan?
December 14, 2023 | 3 min read
How to pitch to a Dragon: Deborah Meaden shares 5 quick-fire investment tips
November 27, 2023 | 4 min read
10 steps to structuring your funding pitch
November 27, 2023 | 10 min read
12 must-haves in the perfect 2-minute pitch
November 27, 2023 | 5 min read
How to pitch to investors – beyond the pitch deck…
November 27, 2023 | 3 min read
Term sheets: everything you need to know
November 18, 2023 | 9 min read
P2P lending: what is it and should startups use it?
October 24, 2023 | 7 min read
Venture capital: how it works and how to attract it
October 24, 2023 | 9 min read
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