Runway East is building a coworking empire for startups
Natasha Guerra founded startup coworking space Runway East in 2014. It hosts over 2,000 people, with four locations in London and Bristol. Runway East has been home to some of the most exciting startups in the UK in the last five years. Software company Streetbees grew from four staff to 80 in the space. Fabrily, […]
Early-stage startup? Here’s how to prepare for your first investment raise
Raising investment can feel like you’re picking your way through crocodile-infested waters, one careful move at a time. It’s not enough to simply select the best route. You have to engineer every step, carefully checking internal and external factors as you go. Have I understood what they’re looking for? Am I asking for the right […]
How Jimmy’s Iced Coffee conquered the UK coffee market
Jimmy’s Iced Coffee is the sort of brand that needs no introduction. In less than ten years, the company’s become a household name and you’ll be hard-pushed to find a major supermarket that doesn’t stock the familiar blue-and-white carton. At The Pitch, we’ve been fans of Jimmy’s for a while. We lived on their iced […]
The Pitch 2019 applications are open!
Sound the klaxon… We’re now taking applications for The Pitch 2019! At The Pitch, we celebrate startups with amazing stories. We aim to educate and enable you to take your business to the next level, whether you’re looking to build confidence or learn from industry leaders. What to expect from The Pitch Once the application […]
Aim for personality over perfection to attract startup investment
For startups, the idea of pitching to industry leaders and investors is a daunting prospect. Shows like Dragons’ Den present investment pitches as a now-or-never moment – you get one shot and either they like it or they don’t. In reality, getting startup investment is much more about the connections you can make. Forget dazzling […]
