Fundraising is a must-have aspect of building and scaling a tech business. Once you’ve accepted that as a founder, it’s straightforward. But fundraising in the UK is a competitive game.
Research from Tech Climbers found that 77% of tech businesses in Liverpool and Manchester are actively looking for funding in 2023. Meanwhile, London-based companies raised double the amount of investment compared to any other European city in 2022, according to Dealroom.
The bad news? You can’t simply turn up and assume you’re going to raise the money you need – no matter how much your business is thriving, or how extensive your knowledge is.
The good news is that the art of successful fundraising is a skill you can hone and eventually become a pro at. And in such a competitive business world, there’s simply no excuse for not learning how to master it....