Sponsors For all sponsorship opportunities at the Startups Awards please call 020 7183 3932The Start-Up Loans CompanyWe’re proud to have The Start Up Loans Company on board as our headline sponsor for the Startups Awards 2018.The Start Up Loans Company was established in September 2012, with a mission to help new and early stage UK businesses access affordable finance and mentoring support. Since then, more than 40,000 business ideas have been supported with over £200m of lending.A Start Up Loan is an unsecured personal loan used specifically for starting or growing a business.All applications take into consideration both the individual’s personal circumstances, including affordability, plus the viability of the business.Pre-loan support is available to help develop a business plan and cash flow forecast, while free mentoring for successful loan recipients helps to turn a business plan into a reality. Businesses in nearly every sector are eligible to apply for funding, whether it’s a dog grooming salon or dating app.haysmacintyrehaysmacintyre is a leading mid-tier firm of chartered accountants and tax advisers based in central London, specialising in providing advice to entrepreneurs, fast-growing and owner-managed businesses across the UK and internationally. With 33 partners and over 240 staff, we are large enough to provide a full range of services, yet small enough to offer a personal, responsive approach.Acting for businesses throughout their lifecycle, we offer a suite of services that will best address your needs at any point in time, whether that’s maximising an R&D tax credit claim, structuring the most tax efficient investment for investment, performing due diligence on a strategic acquisition, incentivising key team members or supporting a successful tax efficient exit. 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