How to line up investors when crowdfunding
We teamed up with Crowdcube and invited four entrepreneurs to share their crowdfunding success stories. The sessions went beyond the basics, taking a closer look at how to set up a campaign that catches the eye of investors. Meet Daisy Hill, founder of Zzish; Matt Dyson of Rockit; CEO of Genuine Impact Truman Du and […]
How startups can win corporate clients
Around 70% of fast-growth companies are B2B. Which means those businesses depend on securing contracts from larger companies to pay the bills, scale and give investors the exits they are looking for. I’ve worked both sides of the fence. I spent most of my career at Unilever, where in 2014 I set up The Foundry, […]
The key to Zaggora’s growth: Keep asking questions
Dessi and Malcolm Bell started working on online sportswear business Zaggora in 2011, launching their trademark hotpants that aim to help people lose weight. The online-only business found success early on. The founders generated £14m in revenue in their first 18 months – a trajectory that saw them nearly go bankrupt because they had more […]
How BizGive revolutionised the way corporations donate
Louise Downing and Alex Pengilly wanted to help companies give back to their local communities. Combining their expertise in sustainability and sales, they created BizGive. BizGive is a tech platform that promotes consumer-led corporate giving for B2C brands. The company uses machine learning and automation to match companies with charities that resonate with their consumers. […]
How to effectively manage resources as a B2B startup
As a B2B startup, your profitability largely depends on how efficiently you plan and manage your team’s time. When you’re just starting out, it can be tough to balance demand and delivery. We talked to B2B founders who have successfully scaled their tech businesses to find out what’s worked for them. Know how to hire […]
Applying to The Pitch? Read our judging panel’s tips for success
As the application deadline for The Pitch 2019 nears, our judges have shared advice about what they hope to see from this year’s contestants. With their expertise ranging from running co-working spaces to selling vegetable subscription boxes, we have advice for every type of startup. Jim Cregan has taken the coffee industry by storm Founded […]
Long read: How Afrocenchix beat investment bias
Every year, around 0.2% of business funding goes to black women. Last year, when I set out with my co-founder Joycelyn to raise £360k while I had a very visible baby bump, we knew we’d have a serious fight on our hands. In an environment where young black women aren’t funded, we’ve managed to smash […]
To exit or not to exit: Is there a right way to sell your business?
As an entrepreneur setting up and growing a business, thinking about an exit strategy is probably the furthest thing from your mind. But at some stage, you might want to sell all or part of the business to ensure its future growth. There are plenty of reasons to sell a business and some entrepreneurs may […]
Watch The Pitch 2018 finalists give their final pitches
With hundreds of exciting startups entering The Pitch every year, it’s no surprise that those who make it to the final give us a convincing sell. The 2018 finalists were no exception. With innovative ideas, disruptive solutions and groundbreaking technology, these are all new businesses that we expect to hear lots more about in the […]
The Pitch Final returns to London in November!
Dust off your power suit and put on those lucky socks, the most exciting startup competition of the year – The Pitch 2019 – is coming back to London! Join us to watch 15 startups from across the country compete for the coveted title of Britain’s best new startup at The Trampery on London’s iconic Old […]
