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22nd October 2024
Female Founder Friday - Air Aware Labs, a Conversation With the Co-Founder, Louise Thomas

Female Founder Fridays - Air Aware Labs, a Conversation With the Co-Founder, Louise Thomas

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26th August 2024
What Makes A Good Financial Forecast?

If your pitch deck is the dream, your financial forecast is the reality check - proving you’ve got a plan to make it big. Check out our guide to a forecast that will impress your investors.

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28th October 2025
In the game of startup funding: Is VC the trump card, or are you really playing the Joker?

The VC Question: Delve into the nuances of VC investment, exploring its potential benefits, pitfalls, and whether it's the right move for you and your startup journey.

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4th March 2024
UK startup valuation – how to value your company for a funding round

Learn how UK startups are valued by investors. Explore key valuation methods, common mistakes, and how to set the right number before your funding round.

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21st June 2023
Avoiding toxic term sheets: everything you ever wanted to ask, answered

When Term Sheets aren't done properly, they can turn toxic – for both parties. We explore what 'market standard' looks like for various investor types so you can sift the tame from the toxic.

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8th June 2023
Winning Big with BrewDog's Investment for FounderCatalyst Client, Emma Horton

Flying to Vegas, rolling the dice, and taking home investment from BrewDog. Emma Horton's UNCOUTH skincare business is off to a game-changing start.

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8th June 2023
Charlotte Morley’s Founder Story: From Thelittleloop Dreams via Dragons Den, FounderCatalyst, and a Prime Minister Meeting

In this inspiring entrepreneur's journey, Charlotte Morley went from sorting through her children's clothes to completing a funding round with FounderCatalyst and promoting the circular economy to Rishi Sunak.

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25th April 2023
In Good Company, a Conversation With the Co-Founder, Alexandra Birtles

Alex co-founded the ethical, social enterprise In Good Company and shared her unexpected inspirations in business, her proudest career moments, and how she found working with us.

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16th December 2022
9 ways to ensure your SaaS is grown-up and investor-ready

Before you go starting to pitch your Software-as-a-Service idea to investors, there are a number of things you should do to help investors feel confidence in your platform.

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