This is Innovate UK’s essential advice and tips on securing funding. Whether a startup, small business or SME make sure you watch the video and subscribe to our channel for more funding advice.
The video outlines and explains the most important factors for a business when trying to secure investment. The tips contains actionable advice and are supported by comments from industry experts from all sides of the funding / investment spectrum.
The 5 tips are as follows:
1) Explore all your start-up and SME funding options
2) Ask for the RIGHT amount of money
3) Research – know your numbers and present credible figures
4) Present an awesome business plan
5) Plan enough time for fundraising
Head over to our blog for even more in-depth analysis on securing funding: https://innovateuk.blog.gov.uk/2016/0…
Check out more essential tips on how to pitch for investment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS3An…
Find out if you are eligible to apply for innovation funding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cExDp…
Our latest funding competitions are available from: https://interact.innovateuk.org
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Realistic, well-researched market size and sales projections will help persuade potential investors that your proposition is the one to take seriously
Don’t just consider one or two funding routes – like angel investment or venture capital. Explore all potential funding sources before you start raising money. Make sure you’re not missing out on other, more appropriate, forms of funding such as grants & loans