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Fundraising

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.

News

Lysanda accelerates with £10 million investment

Software developer Lysanda has secured a £10 million fundraising from a syndicate of investors including Disruptive Capital Finance that will pave the way for future growth.

Venture Capital Funding

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.

News

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.

News

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.

Venture Capital Funding

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.

News

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.

News

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.

News

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.

News

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.

Venture Capital Funding

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.

News

Light Blue Optics in Series A extension

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

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial