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Raising finance
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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.
A no-nonsense SEIS guide for start-ups seeking investment
December 9, 2025 | 3 min read
Venture capital: how it works and how to attract it
May 12, 2025 | 9 min read
Seed funding and pre-seed funding explained
May 8, 2025 | 8 min read
Series funding: how to navigate Series A, B & C funding rounds
May 6, 2025 | 8 min read
What is angel investment? (and how can it help your startup)
May 1, 2025 | 10 min read
10 steps to structuring your funding pitch
March 27, 2025 | 10 min read
How to pitch to investors – beyond the pitch deck…
March 24, 2025 | 3 min read
Venture capital funds: A-Z Directory
March 3, 2025 | 8 min read
Business valuations: how to value your company
January 31, 2025 | 9 min read
Profit margin: how to calculate it and what makes a good one?
December 12, 2024 | 7 min read
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