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Will The Future Fund Really Help UK Start-ups?

Will The Future Fund Really Help UK Start-ups?

Posted 4 years ago


Much excitement has been generated around the Future Fund, with many in the startup community praising its current performance. But to what extent will this new scheme help startups?  Providin..

Tagged: Coronavirus SME Future Fund EIS SEIS Startups Business Entrepreneur


How Do You Value A Startup?

How Do You Value A Startup?

Posted 4 years ago


Valuing early-stage companies is more of an art-form than it is a science, especially when it is a business that has just started its journey. A valuation of a business is determining what someone i..

Tagged: Business startups venture entrepreneur sme funding finance equity crowdfunding


Here's What You Need To Know About Due Diligence

Here's What You Need To Know About Due Diligence

Posted 4 years ago


Like dissecting a business plan, the process of due diligence - whether it be for an investment through equity crowdfunding, or more traditional methods - is about evaluating the level of risk. As a..

Tagged: sme business risk startup finance equity crowdfunding alternative finance


Want To Get A Loan? Top Tips For A Successful Application

Want To Get A Loan? Top Tips For A Successful Application

Posted 4 years ago


At Nextfin, we help hundreds of small businesses find and apply for loans from P2P platforms or other alternative providers. As such, we have a very good understanding of what is required if you wan..

Tagged: Loans Business SME Startup Entrepreneur


Five Things To Remember Before Equity Crowdfunding

Five Things To Remember Before Equity Crowdfunding

Posted 4 years ago


1. The process can take longer than you think Researching which crowdfunding platform to target and what they want to see from you, pulling together marketing materials, scripting and rehearsing yo..

Tagged: Equity Crowdfunding Alternative Finance Business Startup SMEs Business Entrepreneur


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