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Emmet King, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at J12, shares what founders need to get right before their first fundraise, how to turn rejection into momentum, and why AI's next frontier is closer than we think.

2150's Rahul Parekh on how founders can master their first raise, why "no" doesn't mean never, and the climate tech trends he's betting on.

If the UK economy has a sweet spot, it’s the mid-market. These are the companies generating between £10 million and £200 million in turnover. Collectively, they serve as the nation’s growth engine – responsible for a third of private sector turnover and employment. Yet, despite their importance, these firms remain in a financial blind spot […]

Sandeep Bakshi of Prosus Ventures shares what makes early-stage start-ups stand out, how to turn a "no" into a long-term relationship - and why robotics and decision intelligence are catching his eye.

Yumi Tsoy on what founders really need before raising capital

Some focus on building wealth, others on supporting people, but John and Arlene Shin aim to do both. For over three decades, John and Arlene Shin have been striving to change the way families, young adults, and entrepreneurs think about money, success, and legacy. Their journey began in 1992, with a mission to help everyday […]

Finding a personal loan can feel like running in circles for many consumers. Each application often comes with multiple forms, hidden terms, and the stress of watching your credit score dip with every inquiry. On top of that, borrowers rarely get the chance to see multiple loan offers side by side before making a decision. […]

Angel investor James Baker on start-ups, rejection, and the future of AI

Luke Rajah is a Partner at BGF, focused on early-stage investments in deep tech and life sciences — two sectors where the UK continues to produce globally significant innovation.

Adam French, Partner at Antler, a global early-stage venture capital firm, shares the key to winning investment

Jim Mellon, Executive Chairman of Agronomics, a leading VC firm that is helping to curate a future wave of biotech's in the UK, reveals what investors really want - and how founders can stand out.

In a world where fintech solutions often cater to the big players, Mark Andreev, COO of Exactly.com, is on a mission to bridge the gap for small and micro-businesses.

How the British Business Bank is driving the UK's bright start up future with CEO Louis Taylor

The platform turning complex SME data into instant, actionable insight

Lennart Ohlsson has spent nearly six decades immersed in the evolution of Sweden’s economy and its evolving technology landscape. Before becoming a veteran business angel in 1984, he spent 15 years as a research economist, studying shifts in Swedish industry and foreign trade. Today, Ohlsson is widely recognized not only for his investment acumen but […]

Women are starting businesses in record numbers, yet access to funding remains out of reach for many female entrepreneurs.

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Lessons learned to become a great entrepreneur

From a CEO who's helped 80,000 SMEs

Accounting may be the language of business, but let's be honest, it's not exactly fluent in innovation. For something that's meant to keep everything ticking over smoothly, traditional systems still leave a lot to be desired.

After a year of high interest rates, stricter lending rules and a shaky economy, 2025 has made it a lot harder for small businesses to get the funding they need.

How HSBC is supporting the next generation of UK entrepreneurs

How one fintech is outpacing Revolut, winning sport and scaling borders with laptop-era discipline and global ambition.

How Jack Smith bootstrapped Love Finance from zero to £200m in SME lending—proving that speed, scrappiness, and a bit of beauty can disrupt even the most traditional industries.

Starting a business in the financial sector comes with its unique hurdles, but for Nik Charalampous, it was all about building trust

Start-ups don't necessarily fail because they don't have a good idea. They fail because they run out of cash and they often don't see it coming.