The Madness of Metro
Since 2008, banks have dramatically reduced lending to startups and SME’s across the UK. As a result, we’ve seen the rise of alternative funding models for these organisations – crowdfunding, Start Up Loans and angel investment are the three obvious examples. Charities are even further removed from traditional funding models. With no profit motive, banks […]
It’s not all about the money: Why investment isn’t at the heart of a successful startup
In this article I want to bust a couple of myths. I’ll let you in on the first one now: money won’t make your startup grow. I mean, it will certainly help, but cash alone does not guarantee a successful startup. As well as finance, you will need a couple of other vital types of […]
Bridging the gap between Start Up Loans and a £150k seed round: Why non-tech startups shouldn’t be left behind
Earlier this year, applications for the London Co-Investment Fund opened. The fund, backed by £25m of funding from the Mayor’s Office, plans to invest over £80m in science, technology and digital companies over the next three years, creating 2,600 jobs in the process. The fund is obviously a great option for London tech companies that […]
