Get pitch perfect: Watch a compilation of our favourite startup pitches
Whether it’s selling a new idea or seeking investment from an angel investor, having a great business pitch is vital for startup success. It can be hard for startup founders to hit all the right notes when delivering a pitch, which is why it’s really important to keep practising. Entering local startup competitions is the […]
Looking for angel investors? Here’s everything you need to know
Angel investors are one of the many options to fund new businesses. Securing angel investment can be a lengthy process, but finding the right one can really help get your business off the ground. In this article we’ll be covering the main things you need to know about angel investors, including how it works and […]
The Pitch 2023: Helping Britain’s brightest startups get investment ready
The Pitch is one of the UK’s largest startup pitching competitions, helping founders perfect their pitch and raise investment. Since its inception in 2008, The Pitch has evolved into a complete programme of support – helping entrepreneurs raise tens of millions in investment along the way. With recent winners including plastic free shampoo brand Rowdy […]
Seven ways to build a community as your startup grows
Building a strong community can be one of the most important things you do as a startup. It can help stretch your marketing budget, strengthen your market research and provide more value to your customers. Any astute business owner knows that having a loyal community is one of their biggest business assets. It undoubtedly takes […]
Meet Rowdy Kind, the winner of The Pitch 2022
Rowdy Kind is on a mission to make bathtime sustainable with its range of zero-plastic bath, body and hair care products for kids. Rowdy Kind co-founder Kate Tilbury won The Pitch Side Hustle Final in August, beating five other incredible side hustles to a £5k prize. Two months later, Kate pitched alongside some of the […]
The People’s Choice Award: Vote for your favourite startup now
Seven finalists are now confirmed for The Pitch 2022 following their success at the regional finals. Now the eighth place is in your hands as we launch the People’s Choice Award! As the name suggests, you now have a week to help decide which of our regional finalists will pitch at The Pitch Final in […]
Pricing your product: How to decide what you should be charging
Knowing how much a product should cost is one of the trickiest factors for startups to get right. Set prices too high and customers may buy elsewhere – go too low and your profit margins don’t add up. So what’s the best approach? It’s all about knowing exactly what your products cost to produce and […]
The ultimate guide to scaling your startup team from zero to 20 employees
Most startup founders end up doing everything themselves to save money in their first few years. However, once the business gains traction, it’s important to look at how you can bring in new skills and scale your startup team. Scaling means that you’re able to increase your output exponentially while keeping costs low. It’s different […]
Meet Crowdcube’s Darren Westlake, judge and long-time champion of The Pitch
If you’re a startup, it’s quite likely you’ve heard of Crowdcube. The crowdfunding platform has seen thousands of businesses raise investment, including the likes of Brewdog, Monzo and what3words. Darren Westlake and Luke Lang co-founded Crowdcube in 2011. Since then, they’ve scaled the business to over 170 employees and have been making leaps and bounds […]
The Pitch 2022 Side Hustle winner: Kate from Rowdy Kind
We’re proud to announce that The Pitch 2022 Side Hustle winner is Kate from Rowdy Kind. Kate and co-founder Anne Marie are on a mission to “to make bath time sustainable” and they’ve already saved 30,000 plastic bottles from landfill. Kate was shocked to hear the news. “I’ve been so impressed with everyone else. I’ve […]
