Jim Shirley
Founder FundingHero, Angel Investor & Tech CFO. Jim has over 20 years experience in high growth companies taking them through to exit.

6 articles

Raise Strategy
Considerations When Creating a Startup Fundraising Timeline
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Raise Strategy
Investment Materials
What to consider when making a startup fundraising budget
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Raise Strategy
Create a fundraising strategy for a tailored path to success for your startup business
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
General
Raise Strategy
The importance of planning your startup fundraise
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
General
Ensuring Your Founders are Investment-Ready: The 6 Pillars of Fundraising
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Raise & Valuation
Where to Find Angel Investors Lists for UK Founders
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Founder Stories
John Sewell: Cosimo founder refined commercial model ready for next round of funding thanks to FundingHero's Fundraising Accelerator
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Founder Stories
Surlender Pendress: “On track to close Seed Round at £500-750k within 3 months” after FundingHero's 12-Week Accelerator
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Investment Landscape
How founders can find the right start-up programme: Incubator vs Accelerator
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
General
Pitch Preparation
Raise Strategy
Do start-ups who are part of an accelerator or incubator have a better survival rate?
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Expert Insights
FundingHero’s Expert Insights Interview Series: Mike Stevenson, Venture Capitalist from Fuel Ventures
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
General
FundingHero Launches In-Person Fundraising Accelerator In Birmingham
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Expert Insights
Martin Avison From angelgroups Talks to FundingHero: Value of Angel Groups for UK Start Ups
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Investment Landscape
Don't be the victim of the Pitch Deck Whiplash...
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
General
DocSend report reveals that seed-stage venture capitalists are looking at market fit, monetisation, and momentum.
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Expert Insights
General
Investment Landscape
Sam Larke: The Pre-Accelerator Landscape and how founders can Unlock its full potential
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Investment Landscape
The Current Incubator and Accelerator Space: Guidance for Start-ups
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Investment Landscape
Expert Insights
General
Insights from a capital raising expert: Eva Dobrzanska
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Investment Landscape
Best Crowdfunding Platforms for Tech Founders
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Investment Landscape
Comprehensive Guide: The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS)
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Pitch Preparation
General
The Key to Regular Investment Updates
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Raise Strategy
General
The Funding Spiral of Doom!
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Investment Materials
How to Create an Investor Ready Financial Model
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Pitch Preparation
Investment Materials
Pitch deck tips - 3. Common Mistakes
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Pitch Preparation
Investment Materials
Pitch deck tips - 2. Achieving the Goals of the Pitch Deck
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Pitch Preparation
Investment Materials
Pitch deck tips - 1. An Investors Perspective
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022
Raise Strategy
General
Become a FundingHero
Jim Shirley
June 21, 2022