Pandemic proof? 76 companies reached unicorn status in 2020 including Gymshark, Udemy and more
As 2020 draws to a close, we look at some of the businesses that have reached unicorn status this year despite the pandemic.
Former Booking.com CEO invests in profitable vacation rental company during COVID
Despite the coronavirus-led dent on the travel sector, vacation rental company Holidu is growing rapidly and eyes further expansion with funding from former Booking.com CEO Kees Koolen.
Forget Dragon’s Den – how does pitching to VCs really work?
Concentric’s Denis Shafranik looks at the realities of ‘pitching’ to VCs – and why it doesn’t resemble what’s portrayed on Dragon’s Den.
2019 VC investment predictions: UK venture capital investors hold their nerve as Brexit looms
The UK remains attractive for venture capital funding despite Brexit uncertainty. VCs weigh in on the future of funding fast-growth startups against the odds.
Crowdfunding or venture capital: Which equity route is best for your business?
Founder of online accountancy firm Crunch, Darren Fell, explores the pros and cons of crowdfunding and venture capital.
What kind of growth finance can help you scale your business? Britain’s investors weigh in
The Supper Club’s Way to Grow report believes business leaders need more education around growth capital finance. Here, investors identify different types of finance – and the information specific investors look for.
Will UK unicorns ever scale up to challenge Baidu or Tesla? Experts weigh in
Facebook, Baidu, Ant Financial, Uber, Didi Chuxing, and Tesla still rule the roost, so the likes of Darktrace and Monzo may take a while to catch up, according to a new report.
How many female-founded SMEs actually raise investment from British venture capitalists?
British Business Bank, Diversity VC and BVCA join forces to find out just how many female-founded SMEs have approached British VCs for funding, and how many have made the cut.
Why diversity is crucial for VC funding: 5 tips for planning your fundraise
VCs care a lot more about diversity and inclusion that you may think. A leading VC outlines five lesser-known pointers when planning your fundraise.
Startup founders under 30: Hot, young gunslingers or just VC cannon fodder?
Richard Dennys, CEO of Webgains, an affiliate marketing network and part of ad pepper media shares his thoughts on the harsh realities of entrepreneurialism.
The UK wears the scale-up crown in Europe
A report launched by Mind the Bridge and Cisco claims the UK has become “the epicentre of tech scale-up” in Europe.