031. TickX: How We Raised £4 Million in Investments
Episode 31, May 21, 2019, 12:08 PM
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TickX, dubbed the ‘Uber of events’, is one of the fastest growing and exciting new brands coming out of Manchester. Founded by Sam Coley and Steve Pearce in 2015, they have successfully raised £4 million in funding, but they have chosen their investors wisely, even turning down offers from three entrepreneurs on Dragon’s Den.
They speak to Patricia Keating about how they secured their initial investment following a cold call to the Ministry of Sound.
They discuss how they’ve adapted and grown the business and share some top tips for other entrepreneurs starting on their funding journey.
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive at Tech Manchester is about how to raise investments. You have your big idea and you’re convinced it’s going to bring in big bucks, but how do you persuade other people to give you the money you need?
TickX, dubbed the ‘Uber of events’, is one of the fastest growing and exciting new brands coming out of Manchester. Founded by Sam Coley and Steve Pearce in 2015, they have successfully raised £4 million in funding, but they have chosen their investors wisely, even turning down offers from three entrepreneurs on Dragon’s Den.
They speak to Patricia Keating about how they secured their initial investment following a cold call to the Ministry of Sound.
They speak to Patricia Keating about how they secured their initial investment following a cold call to the Ministry of Sound.
They discuss how they’ve adapted and grown the business and share some top tips for other entrepreneurs starting on their funding journey.
Host: Patricia Keating
Guests: Sam Coley and Steve Pearce, TickX www.tickx.co.uk/
Listening Time: 40 mins
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Guests: Sam Coley and Steve Pearce, TickX www.tickx.co.uk/
Listening Time: 40 mins
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Or visit us at www.techmanchester.co.uk
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