How to find investors: Tips from a VC and funding hotspots
How to make the most of funding hotspots to close your round fast. Plus other strategies to take an investment without doing a full funding round.
How to create a financial forecast: This is what startup investors need to see
‘How much money should we ask for?’ It’s one of the most challenging questions startup founders face when raising equity...
How to invest in startups: step-by-step guide
Learn how to invest in startups and how to make your first angel investment with our step-by-step guide.
How to use Instant Investment to raise money before the end of the tax year
Some prospective investors hurry to invest in January, February or March. We explain why the tax year end creates an inv...
EIS investment funds: 50 active UK funds in 2025
Find funding for your startup with our guide to 50 of the most active EIS funds in the UK. From food to fintech, there’s...
6 min readThe 5 investor personality types — and how to pitch them
From spreadsheet scrutinisers to hobbyists, as a founder you’ll encounter different types of investors - here's how to p...
4 min readInsights from a startup investor: Tips from VC Kiran Mehta
Get inside the mind of startup investor Kiran Mehta from Mercia Ventures for expert tips and inspiration on startup inve...
Insights from a startup investor: Eva Dobrzanska’s advice for founders
Eva Dobrzanska, angel investor and mastermind behind The Fundraising Playbooks, shares her expert tips for fundraising ...
Shareholders Agreements: the complete guide for UK startups
Find out what exactly a Shareholders Agreement is, when you need one and how to create a rock-solid document that protec...
SeedLegals vs Carta: which platform to choose for cap table, SEIS/EIS, funding and options
The days of painstakingly tracking equity allocation on a series of spreadsheets are over. In this post, we explore two ...
How to find investors with Dori
Fundraising founders… watch this video to learn how to boost your profile, win over investors and secure the funding you...
10 reasons to become an angel investor (and the risks)
Want to grow your wealth and make a positive impact? Check out these 10 reasons to become an angel investor. There may b...
Pitchfalls: 10 mistakes to avoid when you pitch to investors
Don’t fall foul of these common mistakes when you pitch to investors. Learn exactly what not to do so you can sell your ...
