Over the last 10 years, two things have defined my professional life – being a prolific investor in start-ups (now having the UK’s largest seed funding competition) and being an innovation consultant working with the leadership teams of some of the world’s largest consumer brands.......
A report about private investment deals released this week shows that over 2017, Crowdfunding platforms raised £218million. After a dip in 2016, they are back to growth for a record ever year. At £69 million raised, the last quarter of the year was also the......
The UK is a hotbed of entrepreneurialism – and needs to be to remain and increase our competitiveness with fast growing economies in Asia and even more so when out of Europe. With the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS),......
There is one business column I read religiously each week – Mark Ritson, a Marketing Professor who writes for Marketing Week. I’m loath to tell you about him as he is the insightful, entertaining, provocative columnist that I aspire to be. You’ll read him and......
Co-founder of Worth Capital Matthew Cushen discusses the four things that founders should consider when deciding whether to crowdfund a start-up… Released last month, Beauhurst’s report The Deal: Equity Investment in the UK 2017 revealed that, over 2017, crowdfunding platforms raised £218m. After a dip in......
Matthew Cushen, co-founder of Worth Capital, says being innovative attracts listings and customers – but boosts pressure when it comes to keeping them It’s a huge buzz to be introduced to the hopes and dreams of many entrepreneurs through The Start-Up Series. But, alongside Worth......
With a “difficult road” to investment ahead, the Moto Tattoo founders explain how entering The Start-Up Series snagged them £150,000 from Worth Capital Motorcycle culture is famed for its rebellious image expressed in bold designs emblazoned on anything you’d care to use as a canvas:......
Worth Capital backed start-up is one of six prop-tech firms to win funding to develop products that will help tenants improve their creditworthiness RentalStep, which won the October 2016 Start-Up Series competition, was one of six property technology (proptech) companies recently selected to receive £100,000 in......
In honour of International Women’s Day, we caught up with the November Start-Up Series winner Not Dogs, to learn more about what co-founders Katie & Jane believe are the hurdles & opportunities female entrepreneurs are faced with. What inspired you to start your own business?......
