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Anar Murtuzayev, CEO of Mount Venture Capital, shares essential advice for first-time fundraisers, from defining your vision to building relationships with investors, and highlights the start-up trends that excite him most.

A conversation with Attila Kecsmar, CEO and co-founder of Antavo

What founders need to know

What founders need to know

In a world where financial information is abundant but often confusing, Russell Gous, Editor-in-Chief of Top Money Compare, leads one of the UK’s most trusted comparison platforms for international money transfers. With experience spanning two decades in foreign exchange and financial publishing, Gous saw a growing need for more independent, research-driven voices in the industry. […]

Pragmatic, candid, and founder-focused, Andrew Morris shares what early-stage start-ups often overlook — and what really matters when it comes to raising capital, building relationships, and standing out in a noisy market.

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.

Driven by UChain's Alex Reinhardt

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

The Navigate Ventures founder Ivan Nikkhoo explains why team, timing, and capital efficiency—not hype - are the true drivers of early-stage success.

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 […]

Inside the mind of Iulia Tudor, Partner at Ascension VC, on what early-stage founders need to win investors, scale smart, and turn "no" into opportunity.

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. […]

Support package unveiled after cyber-attack disrupts operations

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

The Bacqd investor on pitch decks that win, handling rejection like a pro, and why the future of sustainable tech is now.

The Verb Ventures founding partner shares his approach to early-stage investing, advice for first-time founders, and why the future of global trade is one of tech's biggest untapped opportunities.

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.