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Early-stage funding hits record high

Early-stage funding hits record high

The UK’s seed-stage investment ecosystem is experiencing a significant surge, fueled by recent policy expansions that have unlocked new capital for startups. According to the latest figures from HMRC for the 2024 to 2025 tax year, companies using the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) raised £276m, a 14% increase from the £242m raised the previous year.

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Fixing SIC codes: a new approach to understanding business activity

Fixing SIC codes: a new approach to understanding business activity

In an era of rapid technological advancement and business model innovation, founders and investors are still stuck using an antiquated system to classify companies. We're building toward a future where industry classification works as seamlessly as a modern search engine.

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AI in private markets: extracting financial data, at scale

AI in private markets: extracting financial data, at scale

Asset management firms are turning to AI to streamline their data analysis, particularly when extracting insights from fund performance reports and capital statements. The combination of machine learning, natural language processing, and intelligent automation represents a powerful toolkit for extracting meaningful insights from complex financial documents, embedding them within their existing workflows.

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Fundraising as a pre-revenue start-up

Fundraising as a pre-revenue start-up

As a pre-revenue start-up, raising funds from Angel Investors or Early-Stage VCs can be tough. With no revenue to showcase, it's harder to prove market demand and overcome perceived risks. However, with a compelling narrative, fundraising pre-revenue is always possible.

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Five tips for fundraising in August

Five tips for fundraising in August

There’s still plenty you can do in August to accelerate your raise and set yourself up for success. This month, we’ll be sharing relevant content to help you maximise your efforts.

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