A chat with Judith McMinn, The Pitch 2024 winner
There’s a lot to be gained from entering The Pitch. For the 2026 cohort, there’s two weeks of mentoring, a platform to pitch to a panel of active investors, and ample opportunities to network with future customers. Naturally, the winner takes it all. Alongside the coveted The Pitch 2026 trophy, the winner will be taking […]
SeedLegals acquires The Pitch, helping founders go from spotlight to seed round
Big news for founders: SeedLegals has acquired The Pitch, the UK’s largest pitching competition for early-stage entrepreneurs. Since 2008, The Pitch has been connecting startup founders with active investors through its flagship programme, offering participants guidance and support as they refine their pitches to present to a panel of experts. Now with SeedLegals – the […]
How to register a business in the UK: An eight-step guide for startup founders
Registering a business in the UK can seem overwhelming, especially with all the legal steps involved. To help ease the burden, we’ve created this eight step guide to steer you through the process. Whether you’re registration-ready or just gathering information for the future, this guide will help you navigate each stage of setting up a […]
The Pitch 2024 Leaderboard
This year, we saw over 1,000 applications from businesses across the UK. It was extremely challenging to narrow down the cohort this year as we saw some of the strongest applications to date. 40 startups joined us at our regional events to pitch for a spot at the grand final with the top 10 taking […]
Three simple tips every startup founder should embrace
As part of our 2024 Seed Stage Series, we caught up with The Pitch alumni, Timothy Spinks, to hear about what it’s like to run a solo business venture. He shared more about his experience with The Pitch and his journey since winning the Kit up with Currys Business competition. Our 2024 Kit up with […]
Tech that’ll help you supercharge your business
It’s never easy running a business, let alone trying to do it all on your own. In fact, more than half of all startups are run by solopreneurs. With so many opting to go alone, it’s more important than ever to choose the right technology to aid your entrepreneurial journey. According to TechChrunch, more than […]
How to use AI in your startup
Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the way we work and do business. It’s been a game changer for so many startups and founders who are just getting started with their entrepreneurial journey as well as established industry giants. AI has continued to adapt to the needs of the user and with so many businesses looking […]
Raising investment for product-based businesses
Raising investment is not for the faint-hearted. It’s a difficult process that requires a lot of planning and preparation. Did you know that according to Startups.co.uk, UK investors scaled back their investments overall in 2023? Since then, we’ve seen a slow incline in investors offering new growth prospects, but the world of investment still feels […]
Using a pop-up store to test your business
Launching your product can be scary, no matter how much market research and R&D you’ve done. Selling at a pop-up location is a great way of testing your product idea before committing to a hard launch. According to EE, the pop-up retail sector in the UK is booming, racking up £2.1 billion in turnover last […]
From zero to hero: networking tips for startup success
In the startup world, connections matter. Networking isn’t just about finding business; it’s about building a support network to supercharge your success. Let’s explore common startup obstacles and how effective networking can help you overcome them to get your venture buzzing. The challenge: knowledge gaps and limited resources One of the most common challenges startups […]
