032. Navigating The Investment Landscape
Episode 32, May 28, 2019, 05:00 PM
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Navigating the startup investment landscape can be complicated but with preparation and (a lot of) research it is possible to find the right financial backing. This episode looks at how you can put all the pieces in place to make sure that your business is investor ready before you begin to look for funding.
Jessica Jackson, investment director at GC Angels and James Merryweather from KM Capital give their top tips for seeking investment and talk through some of the pitfalls that some founders make, so you don't!
Navigating the startup investment landscape can be complicated but with preparation and (a lot of) research it is possible to find the right financial backing. This episode looks at how you can put all the pieces in place to make sure that your business is investor ready before you begin to look for funding.
Jessica Jackson, investment director at GC Angels and James Merryweather from KM Capital give their top tips for seeking investment and talk through some of the pitfalls that some founders make, so you don't!
Some of the key takeaways:
- When you should start looking for funding for your business, or even if it's the right path for you.
- Investment is about 'milestones and not survival'. An investor isn't there to bankroll you, they want to see growth.
- Why you need to see fundraising like a sales funnel.
- How over-inflating your valuation and could trip you up further down the line
- Investment is about 'milestones and not survival'. An investor isn't there to bankroll you, they want to see growth.
- Why you need to see fundraising like a sales funnel.
- How over-inflating your valuation and could trip you up further down the line
Host: Patricia Keating
Guests: Jessica Jackson and James Merryweather
Listening Time: 54 mins
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Guests: Jessica Jackson and James Merryweather
Listening Time: 54 mins
Follow Tech Manchester:
Twitter: @tecmcr
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/techmanchester/
Or visit us at www.techmanchester.co.uk
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