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Alternative Finance for Business

Bridging the equity gap between seed capital and institutional fundraising

The minefield between seed capital and a first institutional fundraising can be tricky to negotiate. GrowthBusiness speaks to entrepreneurs who have successfully bridged the equity gap.

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Fundraising: The first steps

Never mind how you’re going to get funding, what should you be asking for in the first place? We report on how to determine what type – and amount – of finance you need.

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Catapult Growth Fund aims investment at Kick Sport

Martial arts retailer Kick Sport has secured an £850,000 investment from the Catapult Growth Fund to accelerate its growth plans.

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PrivateFly seeks £1.5 million of funding

Online booking network PrivateFly.com is seeking a second round investment of £1.5 million in order to accelerate international expansion.

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How not to be lazy in raising finance

Matthew Stafford, project leader specialising in technology start-ups and equity investment at Pembridge Partnership, explains how not to be lazy in securing investment.

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Advent takes stake in social media marketing

London-based venture capital firm Advent Venture Partners has joined in a $17 million (£10.3 million) Series C fundraising round for social media management software provider Vitrue.

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Energy researcher Tokamak adds £170,000

Fusion research company Tokamak Solutions has secured £170,000 in a first round of fundraising to continue development of a device that could lead to cleaner nuclear power.

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Re Pet secures £1.2 million fundraising

The North East Accelerator Fund has backed plastics manufacturer Re Pet in a fundraising round that secured £1.2 million for the business ahead of the launch of its products.

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Acquisitive Williams secures £20 million

Motor group Williams is on the hunt for acquisitions and plans to expand across its home base of North West England after announcing a £20 million fundraising.

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Are fundraising prospects improving?

Mark Tasker, a specialist in the technology sector at corporate law firm Fox Williams, considers the current outlook for businesses seeking funding.

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Light Blue Optics in Series A extension

Cambridge-based Light Blue Optics has raised an additional $15 million to develop its laser display technology.

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Cash boost for ATM company

London-based Cash4All raised £2.15 million from private investor network Hotbed.