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Business Funding

Whether you’re a new business entrepreneur or a start-up company looking to expand further, there are several ways to secure business funding. UK and EU grants are the cheapest way to finance a start-up company but these paperwork-heavy processes can often be headache inducing. Few grants are awarded, and for those that are, the funding usually has go toward a specific purpose and can take more than a year to be released.

A second option for funding is loans, which are usually granted to well-established businesses that can provide security to borrow against and can prove a prior history of credit, stability and financial growth. These criteria make it hard for a start-up business to qualify, even if it’s only for a small loan. Add to that bank and credit companies’ reluctance to lend money in today’s struggling economy, and approval for high-risk loans is becoming more improbable.

A third source of business funding is equity. Business angels, or private investors, can provide start-up equity, called seed capital. For young companies, private equity investors are a great source for securing initial financing. Business angels usually provide seed capital in the range from £10,000 to £40,000, plus business angels offer their business expertise and contacts to help their investments grow.

Once the business is off the ground and proves high-earning potential, then entrepreneurs can seek venture capital, another form of equity in which a group of investors usually pool money in the £100,000-plus range for shares and a stake in the company’s operations.

Entrepreneurs – Find out how to generate funding for your business.

Investors – Browse through investment opportunities


Latest Investors

United Kingdom > London

£0 to £1

September 8, 2010

bluw

United Kingdom > Surrey

£1,000 to £100,000

September 7, 2010

I am a private investor with a professional background in investment banking and an educational background in computing. I am happy to share additional details with any interested entrepreneurs.

United Kingdom > Buckinghamshire

£10,000 to £100,000

September 7, 2010

My previous experience is to CEO level. My company has grown to 120m turnover from nil in 5 yrs. I have extensive contacts in commerce and financing. I have great drive and time to dedicate to the right project.

United Kingdom > Shropshire

£500 to £500,000

September 7, 2010

I specialise in the internet commerce arena. I can bring strong experience and a track record of succesfull internet/retail businesses that I have built and sold. I really do not want to witter on here, but if you have the right opportunity then I have the funds or can syndicate upto £1m cash in days. I am interested in any online business of any size from £500 upto £1m

United Kingdom > Kent

£20,000 to £70,000

September 7, 2010

I'm an Individual Investor, former Director in a major Investment Bank and majority owner of two other business (one in Asia and another in South America) and I'm looking to expand my investment portfolio to include one or two good small business investments in the United Kingdom. At the moment my total investment portfolio is over £350k. I'm able to perform a very valuable advisory role regarding Business Management Practices and mainly Financial Management. I have a complete business background, with a Masters in Maths and a postgraduate qualification in Financial Management.

Ireland > Limerick

£50,000 to £200,000

September 7, 2010

I went to collage of marketing and design. My first business was is in retail which I started in my 20s when I opened a convenience store. I then expanded and opened one the first independent off licences winning off licence of the year. At the time I was also investing in property. I purchased a Bar / Restaurant while still operating my other business and did a major revamp & opened a Bar/ Restaurant over three floors. After building the business up I sold after 10 years. I have a lot of experience in retail and property investment. I am now actively looking to get involved in a new business as a hands on or advisory basics. I am individual investor in my mid 40s.

United Kingdom > Essex

£5,000 to £100,000

September 6, 2010

Have run a successful business in the precious metal industry. Have a reasonable amount of "spare cash" which I am looking to invest in business which I see has potential to grow with investment. My business stance is hands on yet not intrusive. I am very open minded to all investment opportunities.

United Kingdom > London

£1,000 to £10,000,000

September 6, 2010

I run a London based property fund, predominantly investing in high end residential projects and income producing commercial properties. We are in a cash rich position and currently seeking new ventures within this sector. Whilst property is the main focus we do have an appetite for other investment types and are happy to entertain proposals.

United Kingdom > Antrim

£10,000 to £600,000

September 6, 2010

over 25years experience as Managing Director involved in sales and distribution. Grew my last company from a 200k turnover per annum to a 45m turnover in 5 years with a very healthy pbit and sold on to a plc I would like to get involved in an advisory role with perhaps some limited hands on as well

United Kingdom > Cheshire

£1,000 to £200,000

September 6, 2010

Experienced in start up to national growth. Sales Financial and Operational experience. Seeking to invest and become involved.

United Kingdom > Sussex

£10,000 to £20,000

September 5, 2010

I am an individual investor looking to invest in a small business start- up.

United Kingdom > London

£500,000 to £35,000,000

September 5, 2010

We are a leading global Life Sciences Venture Capital fund > Over €1B under management, currently investing from latest fund (€500M) > Up to €10M initial investment, €35M over the life of the company > Global support to entrepreneurs through offices in London, Geneva, Nassau, Auckland > Focus: pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical foods, nutrition, nutraceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics We are one of the few ACTIVE funds around

United Kingdom > Nottinghamshire

£0 to £10,000

September 5, 2010

I am a Financial Economic graduate and I'm also a member of ACCA so I have a good understanding of running a business and how to cope with the current economic climate. I am looking to invest in medium to low risk ventures.

United Kingdom > Yorkshire

£10,000 to £2,000,000

September 5, 2010

I am 41 years old and have run my own business from the age of 16. I set up another company up with a friend from school which we still run today selling components to manufacturers throughout the UK. I sold out one of my companies 2 years ago and I still run two very sucessful businesses, one of which supplies TV stands to the high street big names Comet, Cosco, Coop, Makro, Littlewoods, Next, Tesco, Sainsburys to name but a few. I know how hard it is for anyone with a great idea but no bank or other finance house to help. I am looking forward to helping out excellent companies overcome this problem.

United Kingdom > Essex

£1 to £1,000,000,000

September 4, 2010

A top performer and advisor to multi national companies mainly in the Middle East and Africa.Studied at the University of Westminster and started a very successful consultancy and trading company.I am an investor and part of a group advising high net worth clients mainly from the Middle East.So if you have the right projects don't hesitate to contact us immediately.

United Kingdom > London

£200,000 to £400,000

September 3, 2010

A 50 year old Consultant Anaesthetist who qualified 20 years ago and is now ready to invest in other areas of business. Have a Masters degree in Medicine and would like to be involved hands- on in a field of investment. Have invested in stocks but I’m now looking to diversify into new areas. I am an individual investor willing to work with other individuals either singly or in a group. I am keen on being involved in medical or medical related fields and especially relating to the CARE sector (in all sectors) and/or nursing as well.

United Kingdom > West Midlands

£1,000 to £30,000

September 3, 2010

Managing Director of an Engineering Consultancy company looking for solid investment opportunities, primarily with businesses that are profitable and have good future growth prospects.

United Kingdom > Warwickshire

£10,000 to £100,000

September 3, 2010

I am an individual investor looking for hands on or advisory opportunities; to share my 25 years experience as self motivated, enthusiastic, dynamic and passionate hands-on Managing Director of two previous companies. Project planning/management; SWOT Analysis; Financial planning/management, working to precise time is of the essence budgets; Market research; Component sourcing/buying/stock control; Innovative product design electrical/mechanical and tooling; Lean production planning/management; Staff recruitment/training, Team building; Test/quality control; Packing and dispatch; Technical instruction manuals, Graphic design, Packaging, Brochures and point of sale materials; National and international Brand building (No. 1 for 17 years) Sales/marketing, dealer/distributor training and technical support (in 22 countries); Direct retailing; Show stand design/build (Best stand award 6 years); Complete customer satisfaction and support, Converting every customer into Promoters

United Kingdom > Cheshire

£0 to £50,000

September 3, 2010

I've started and run several successful small businesses over the last 20 years. I can draw from personal experience to offer advice on how to grow a start up business from zero to £5m turnover I would be happy to have a hands on role running the financial side of the business.

United Kingdom > London

£500,000 to £2,000,000

September 2, 2010

Former Chairman and / or Managing Director/CEO of many substantial corporations in the UK and USA. All such corporations have substantially increased profits, net assetts and share price during his time with them. Investment Parameters, £500,000 to £2,000,000. High risk / high return opportunities with a demonstrable exit strategy within 4 years. Will not accept an executive role or management obligation, but may be available to render advice. An individual Investor who prefers to be the main, possibly the only outside investor, who is not risk averse. Has underwritten an AIM Placing and Admission



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