Yonder, a credit card startup company and Startups 100 alumni, has recently announced that it has received a new round of Series A funding to help it continue to grow and scale the business. The Series A funding, to the tune of $62.5 million, was co-led by Northzone and RTP Global alongside angel investors Joseph Moore, founder of Crust Bros, and…
Alternative funding sourcesTraditional funding methods may not always be sufficient or available to support sustainable initiatives.Fortunately, alternative funding methods are emerging as powerful tools for businesses and organisations striving to achieve sustainable financing. These methods offer innovative approaches that blend financial returns with social and environmental impact. Let's explore some of…
Empowering female initiativesFemale entrepreneurs contribute £3.51 billion to the UK economy each year.Let’s take a look at some of the female initiatives that are fighting to maintain the drive and enthusiasm of female entrepreneurs so that new, inspiring and essential businesses can come to fruition this year:Alison Rose, The Rose…
What is Series C Funding?Series C funding refers to the third (and usually ‘final’) official round of financing by venture capitalists or other investors.When does Series C funding happen?Series C can happen within a year of Series B, but is much more likely to happen two years after.How much equity…
How does seed funding differ from series funding?Where pre-seed and seed funding are available to completely new businesses who are starting from practically nothing, Series A, B and C funding is available only to startups that are further along from the pre-seed and seed stages, and basically already established and…
Share capital (also known as ‘statement of capital’)This is the total value of shares, issued or non-issued. For example, if you decide to issue one hundred ordinary shares with a value of £1 each, then the share capital would be £100. You would likely want to price your shares relative…
Yonder, a credit card startup company and Startups 100 alumni, has recently announced that it has received a new round of Series A funding to help it continue to grow and scale the business. The Series A funding, to the tune of $62.5 million, was co-led by Northzone and RTP Global…
How do joint ventures work?How a joint venture works in practice will vary depending on its structure, industry and objectives. However, some fundamental aspects and considerations on how to set up, run and dismantle a joint venture apply to most arrangements. The formation of a joint ventureA joint venture occurs when…
Over half of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are still struggling with unpaid invoices from 2022, according to a recent survey conducted by NerdWallet. The survey explored the experiences of SME owners, decision-makers, and freelancers in the UK regarding late payments and their effects on their businesses. The results…
ConclusionThe landscape for female founders in the UK continues to evolve, and so we’re happy to create this space for you where we can keep you informed of the latest funding opportunities. The VC firms listed here are just a starting point, but you can always explore additional resources and networks…
How to create an invoiceCreating an invoice involves several essential steps – using a consistent template takes the pain out of this. Once mastered, templated invoicing is something you can easily tick off time and time again along the journey of running your small business. Here’s what it entails to create…
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