How to choose a ‘follow on’ investor
Speedinvest’s Managing Partner, Oliver Holle tells readers how to choose a ‘follow on’ investor.
Jeff Bezos invests in UK startup: A case study in attracting dynamic investment
Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos has made an investment in a British tech startup.
CBILS and BBLS: Securing finance and planning how to use it
Financial Partnerships Manager at Xero UK, Ben Johnson, shares the finance options available to businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Routes to funding: how SMEs are weathering the storm
Dr Robert A. Phillips, senior lecturer in entrepreneurship at Alliance Manchester Business School, explores the impact of COVID-19 on routes to funding for SMEs and discusses what lies ahead post-lockdown.
COVID-19 funding, a view from a VC
Oliver Holle, Managing Partner and CEO at investment firm, Speedinvest, gives us an insight into what venture capital firms are thinking about during the coronavirus pandemic.
The 5 main steps you need to take to get your startup off the ground
Content creator, Uday Tank discusses the five main steps entrepreneurs need to take to transform their startup idea into a fully functioning business.
Bridging loans as auction finance: All you need to know
Bridging loans are a popular form of auction finance, helping new and established investors across the UK pick up properties at discounted prices.
What to consider before opening a business bank account
With a number of new challenger banks gaining attention over traditional banks, there’s a lot to consider before opening a business bank account.
An SME guide to asset finance
Asset finance relates to what assets a business needs to operate, or what assets they have already. Business assets can be anything from a new fleet of cars for a taxi firm to ovens and refrigerators for a catering business.
How alternative finance can support SMEs across the UK
An alternative financial support method can help support SMEs across the UK.
Getting the best deal on a Right to Buy mortgage
Right to Buy provides qualifying council housing tenants with the opportunity to purchase the property they live in at a discounted rate. Craig Upton looks at your options and how to get the best deal.
What should a mid-market firm ask a potential private equity investor?
Taking your business to the next stage of growth is a major challenge for many management teams. Mostly, new funding is involved, which usually means finding and assessing the options for business investors.