Sam Larke: The Pre-Accelerator Landscape and how founders can Unlock its full potential
As part of our Expert Insights, FundingHero caught up with Senior Innovation & Growth specialist – Sam Larke. Sam runs the highly successful Leicester startups among other roles and is an expert in his field with over 20 years helping support founders, so his knowledge in this space is incredible and highly valuable.
Become a FundingHero
In our introduction to FundingHero we identify the common challenges that are the recurring causes of so many startups failing to raise early-stage funds to get off the ground. We want you to avoid the issues we see frequently and often lead to failure and significant mental stresses.
The Current Incubator and Accelerator Space: Guidance for Start-ups
We take a look at the various components of the incubator and accelerator space, and break it down into the areas you need to factor into your decision making when it comes to selecting the support programme that’s right for you. In this blog we’ll be breaking down to: 1) What are the different types of support programmes for founders? 2) What are the program differences (and) 3) What are the key considerations in selection
Comprehensive Guide: The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS)
If you’re a brand new UK registered company and you’re looking for investors who will believe in your vision, you need the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme. The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) is a real must to getting early investors on board.
On a mission, but with no money!
FundingHero are creating a founder’s fundraising voices series with the aim to give a spotlight to founders who are raising early-stage funds or have done so in the past. The idea is to learn from other’s experiences, share challenges and grow together. First in our series, we’re very honoured to bring you the interview with Sahar Jahanikia.
Why do the majority of early-stage tech startups fail?
Some of the biggest lessons on how to succeed with your tech-startup come from other people’s failures. Almost like blazing a trail through the woods for others to follow. The explosion of tech startups over the last two decades has left a wealth of lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs. By learning from the mistakes of other entrepreneurs, you can avoid becoming one of the 90%+ of startups that fail to become profitable businesses.
How to Create an Investor Ready Financial Model
Your numbers tell the story that investors need to understand. Possibly the most important part of your pitch deck in the eyes of an investor are the financials. If they don’t tell a simple and clear story that marries with your vision, your market and your ability to execute, then raising funds is going to be hard. So before you start putting anything into a spreadsheet, it’s critical to understand that knowing how to present them and the story they tell can be the difference between success and failure and that you need to put more care and attention into your numbers and understanding them than the time and money you spend perfecting the look of your pitch deck!
Pitch deck tips – 2. Achieving the Goals of the Pitch Deck
In second of our series of mini blogs, we wanted to explore some of the key things you need to know before creating your pitch deck to set you up for success and avoid the dreaded investor delete button.
Pitch deck tips – 1. An Investors Perspective
In the first of a series of mini blogs, we wanted to explore some of the key things you need to know before creating your pitch deck to set you up for success and avoid the dreaded investor delete button.
Pitch deck tips – 3. Common Mistakes
In the 3rd of our series of mini blogs, we wanted to explore some of the key things you need to know before creating your pitch deck to set you up for success and avoid the dreaded investor delete button.
