Your UK Startup Ecosystem Primer
Break this out when you’re trying to explain what you’re up to, to non-startup friends and family. Startup Ecosystem First, what makes a startup ecosystem? A bunch of stuff really. The founders with their ideas, the folks who work with them to make it happen, the money that oils it all, the spaces they congregate…
Read moreFirst Round Fund – 10 year stats
First Round Fund – 10 year stats Overview of what seems to work after 300 investments at early stage 1. Female Founders are better than males 2. Founders under 25 do better 3. Founders from good Universities do better 4. Founders who worked at great tech companies do better ( ie Google/Facebook etc ) 5….
Read moreStartup Growth — 5 Key Aspects
Startup Growth — 5 Key Aspects We have summed up 5 key growth aspects that we have found over the years at Potential.vc to be worth while considering. 1) Reward your loyal fans: Word of mouth between your “fans” can be a powerful way to grow your customer base, as cultivating your already loyal supporters…
Read moreStartup Advisors — make the most of them
Startup Advisors — make the most of them “No such thing as bad student, only bad teacher. Teacher say, student do” – Mr. Miyagi Having an advisor involved with your startup can be an invaluable experience and potentially help you to navigate your way to success! At Potential.vc we have found that the advisor role we play…
Read moreGrowth Hacking AngelList for Startups
Growth Hacking AngelList for Startups This is a more serious one for you :) As a startup, getting yourself out there and spreading the word about your product or service is key. However getting a little cash injection from investors can always go along way, AngelList is our platform of choice at Potential for startups…
Read moreAlternative Business Models: Subscription
Alternative Business Models: Subscription With a range of business models out there, it can sometimes be difficult to choose the right one for your venture. We often find that may startups struggle to identify which business model is right for them, so we have provided a quick overview of pros, cons and examples of success…
Read moreInvesting in Startups 101: Deciphering UK Tax Relief Schemes
Investing in Startups 101: Deciphering UK Tax Relief Schemes Having spoken to a bunch of different folks keen on getting started with startup investing, we decided to create something to help get the conversation started around HMRC tax relief when making investments in startups. In the next few weeks, we’ll break each scheme (SEIS, EIS…
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