A fifth of UK SMEs miss out on opportunities because they lack the funds
A new study from Aldermore has revealed that a lack of finance costs medium-sized firms an average of £112,508 in lost chances each year
Failure is just feedback: how old-world attitudes towards risk-takers are improving
Whilst entrepreneurs on this side of the pond have traditionally been rather risk averse, British attitudes toward failure are rapidly transforming
One in five UK startups are planning to open a new office in Europe due to Brexit
Silicon Valley Bank’s latest report reveals how British entrepreneurs are bracing for Brexit
More SMEs ended 2016 in significant financial distress
New research from Begbies Traynor shows that year-on-year corporate stress has risen for the 13th consecutive quarter
Investor insights: Michael Howe reveals why being too eager is the biggest mistake founders make
While he may be the co-founder of the UK’s first university VC, Michael Howe didn’t learn his biggest life lessons pursuing a degree but from experiencing entrepreneurial fame and failures first hand
Atomico closes $765bn fund to invest in European startups
The London-based VC firm founded by Skype’s co-founder aims to bridge the investment gap for scaleups
Funding drying up: VC investment in UK fintech firms fell by a third in 2016
New research from Innovate Finance reveals that investment dropped by $417m last year
Where angels fear to tread: ensuring friends, fools and family don’t scupper future deals
While you may be eager to raise seed capital as fast as possible, venture capitalist Edward Snow explains hasty deals struck with initial investors can come back to haunt you
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