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Alternative Finance blog

Should I Overfund My Business?

Should I Overfund My Business?

Posted 4 years ago


Crowdfunding in general has played a huge role in helping businesses get the boost they need and gain the funds they need. Equity crowdfunding is much the same practice; it involves the selling of s..

Tagged: sme entrepreneur raising funds equity crowdfunding eis seis alternative finance


After Coronavirus It's time to embrace equity investment

After Coronavirus It's time to embrace equity investment

Posted 4 years ago


Before the outbreak of coronavirus, we were beginning to see the rise of alternative finance sources, with emphasis being taken away from traditional banking. By and large, this was driven by altern..

Tagged: coronavirus eis equity investment alternative finance


Why Has The UK Fallen Behind In Its Coronavirus Support For Business?

Why Has The UK Fallen Behind In Its Coronavirus Support For Business?

Posted 4 years ago


In the last few days, it has been reported that more than one million people have been overlooked in government schemes that were designed to help them during the coronavirus pandemic.  But wh..

Tagged: Coronavirus Business EIS SEIS Investment Entrepreneur SME


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


Tightening of EIS Rules Takes £200m off Amounts Raised In 2018-2019

Tightening of EIS Rules Takes £200m off Amounts Raised In 2018-2019

Posted 4 years ago


According to figures released by HM Revenue & Customs, £1.8bn was invested into 3,905 companies, down from £2bn the previous year.  Investment via the Seed Investment Enterpris..

Tagged: business eis equity crowdfunding alternative finance P2P


EU State Aid Rules Are Holding Government Back From Supporting Small Business

EU State Aid Rules Are Holding Government Back From Supporting Small Business

Posted 4 years ago


NextFin is calling on the EU to suspend State aid rules on the Enterprise Investment Scheme to allow increased investment in small businesses struggling to survive amid the coronavirus pandemic. Cu..

Tagged: Covid-19 EIS SEIS Start-ups


Raising Finance: Comparing Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists and Equity Crowdfunding

Raising Finance: Comparing Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists and Equity Crowdfunding

Posted 4 years ago


Trying to find the best source of funding for your business can prove to be a difficult task and has traditionally been one of the most difficult parts of getting an idea off the ground. As a sector..

Tagged: Equity Crowdfunding Venture Capital Angel Investment EIS SEIS Start-ups


Government Could Expand Future Fund To Include EIS Tax Relief

Government Could Expand Future Fund To Include EIS Tax Relief

Posted 4 years ago


It is being reported that the government’s support package for startups could be amended to incentivise private investors to invest in small businesses alongside the government with the prospe..

Tagged: News EIS SEIS Future Fund Covid-19


How do I sell my equity crowdfunding shares?

How do I sell my equity crowdfunding shares?

Posted 4 years ago


Equity Crowdfunding secondary market As of February 2020, there still isn't a truly liquid market for equity crowdfunding. Seedrs have launched something that resembles one on their platform which ..

Tagged: Equity Crowdfunding Secondary Market EIS


NextFin Interviews Sunil Shah, The 2019 Business Angel of The Year

NextFin Interviews Sunil Shah, The 2019 Business Angel of The Year

Posted 4 years ago


What makes the perfect pitch? What do investors look for in a business? These are questions that will cross the minds of any entrepreneur, and ones that, if approached properly can make the differen..

Tagged: News Angel Investor EIS Covid-19 Sunil Shah


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