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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.
A no-nonsense SEIS guide for start-ups seeking investment
December 9, 2025 | 3 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
Issuing shares as a limited company
November 26, 2024 | 12 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
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