Meet the UK equity crowdfunding success stories of 2016
Equity crowdfunding rounds are growing as alt-finance becomes mainstream. Find out which businesses raised over £1m from the crowd last year……
Raising finance
Raising funding for your small business is one of the first hurdles that a new entrepreneur may face. Take a look at all the different small business financing options in this section – plus take a look at insights and opinions on the different start up financing routes from entrepreneurs who’ve been through it.
Covering information on grants and loans to equity finance from crowdfunding or external investors, we hope this section will help you decide the best way to raise finance and fund your business.
How to pitch to a Dragon: Deborah Meaden shares 5 quick-fire investment tips
Speaking on-stage at the Sage Summit, the Dragons’ Den star reveals her best bits of advice for start-ups entering the Den…
Seedrs and Crowdcube go head to head
As the UK equity crowdfunding platforms are named the country's most active investors, Startups.co.uk weighs up the success of the rival businesses...…
Fund your business using guarantor loans
Difficulties in accessing mainstream finance had led some businesses to guarantor lending. But what is it and how does it work?…
A no-nonsense SEIS guide for start-ups seeking investment
Get into the mindset of your potential backer, says Worth Capital’s Matthew Cushen, who explains why the seed enterprise investment scheme works…
Funding options to become a property developer
Dream of starting a property development business? Here's how to secure that all-necessary finance to help you build your property portfolio...…
How to find angel investors for your start-up business
CEO of the UKBAA, Jenny Tooth OBE is an expert on equity finance. Here, Tooth offers an introductory guide to securing angel investment...…
Starting a mobile catering business: Why a Start Up Loan could be a good option
Street food businesses are one of the most popular low cost business ideas - here's how a government-backed business loan could help get yours started…
The funding escalator: How to raise finance and keep control
All you need to understand the key funding rounds, likely ways to exit your business, investor timelines, and how equity dilution works as you grow…
12 must-haves in the perfect 2-minute pitch
Veteran of countless pitching events, Oli Barrett reveals his recipe for a short, sharp talk that will put the audience in the palms of your hands…
What are business angels and what can they offer?
If you want funding from a person, not an institution, this could be the answer…
Crowdfunding platforms: An A-Z directory
We take a closer look at the main players in the UK crowdfunding space…
What is asset finance?
Small business asset finance explained: the different financing options and their benefits, the costs involved and the variables lenders consider…
Start Up Loans scheme explained
A guide to the government-backed scheme designed to provide loans and mentoring to people starting a business…
Funding for Lending Scheme explained
So what is the Funding for Lending Scheme? We look at the initiative launched by HM Treasury and the Bank of England to get banks lending…
What types of small business grants are available?
From direct cash grants to discounts on important resources, we cover the different types of business grant - and list some of the schemes available to particular entrepreneurs...…
What is crowdfunding?
How does crowdfunding work and is it right for your business?…
10 ways to fund your business
Are you looking for alternative sources of finance for starting a business? Here are some key ways to raise money that get around the credit impasse…
Venture capital funds: A-Z Directory
Looking for equity investment? Here’s our directory of VCs that invest in start-ups…
Top 10 ways to fund your business
A list of the various ways you can financially support your great idea…