Mark Pearson, Author at Elite Business Magazine

Mark Pearson

Mark Pearson is the founder of investment fund Fuel Ventures, which specialises in early-stage companies and offers a London-based incubation studio to its startups. Fuel Ventures currently has more than 20 startups under its umbrella and delivers a 70x average return on investments in the European e-commerce sector. The investment fund recently closed a £20m round from multiple high net-worth investors and corporate institutions, which span China, the Middle East and Europe.

Five key things entrepreneurs should look for in an investor when securing funding

Mark Pearson

Jun 13 '19

Yes, raising money is difficult. That this doesn’t mean that everyone offering to finance your startup is the right fit for you

Have startup founders gotten lazier?

Mark Pearson

May 10 '19

It takes perseverance and follow-through to be a successful entrepreneur. But Mark Pearson believes these characteristics might be declining

Finding the perfect fit when picking an investor

Mark Pearson

Jan 17 '17

When it comes to finding an investor, it’s not just about the money

Creating the perfect investment deck

Mark Pearson

Oct 13 '16

Any enterprise hoping to stand out from the crowd and attract investment needs to tick a number of boxes

What investors look for in early-stage startups

Mark Pearson

Jul 18 '16

If it hopes to stand out from the crowd, any enterprise seeking investment needs to tick a number of boxes

When is the best time for a startup to seek investment?

Mark Pearson

Apr 11 '16

An injection of funding can help any fledgling startup get off the ground but timing is everything when it comes to raising investment