Non-Dilutive Funding Options for Founders
Raising equity is not the only way to fund a startup, and for many founders it is not even the best first move. Every round you close at a low valuation trades a permanent slice of your company for ca...
Startup Grants UK: Complete 2026 Guide
Grants are the most overlooked source of startup funding in the UK. Unlike equity, a grant does not dilute your ownership, and unlike debt, most grants never have to be repaid. For founders building i...
Top Family Office Investors Backing Startups in 2026
When founders search for the top family office investors backing startups, they usually want a list of names. The honest answer is more useful than a list: the family offices most worth your time are ...
How to Raise from Family Offices (2026)
Family offices have quietly become one of the most attractive sources of startup capital, and most founders still do not know how to reach them. Unlike venture funds, a single family office answers to...
The Ultimate Guide to Finding & Closing Angel Investors
Angel investors write the first outside cheques that most startups ever receive. They move faster than venture funds, they invest their own money, and they often bring the operating experience and net...
Venture Debt vs Equity: Which Is Right for Your Startup?
Every founder who raises capital eventually faces the same fork in the road: give away ownership in exchange for money you never repay, or borrow money you keep the equity on but have to pay back with...
Family Office vs Angel Investor: What Founders Need to Know
When founders think about early-stage capital, angel investors usually come to mind first. But family offices are increasingly writing cheques at the same tables, and the two could hardly be more diff...
Family Office Investors: The Complete Guide for Startups
Family offices have quietly become one of the most important sources of startup capital, yet they remain the least understood by founders. They write cheques that can rival institutional funds, they m...
To Lead or Not to Lead: How to secure a Lead Investor for your Round
As the principal driving force behind an investment round, we take a look at what makes an effective lead investor and the different ways to get them onboard Raising capital is one of the most crit...
Impact Investing Strategies: How to be a Better Trailblazer
From sustainable environmental solutions, to funding the underdog, check out the ways impact investing strategies are shaping our world Entrepreneurs set out to accomplish great things; some ...
How Startups Should Position Their Digital Proposition to Attract Investors
Did you know that 75% of users judge a company's credibility by its website, and 97% of business decisions rely on UX quality? While 87% of companies expect digital disruption, only half feel prepared...
The Changing Landscape of Venture Capital: 8 Transformations Shaping the Future
Venture capital (VC) has evolved significantly over the years, and the pace of change has accelerated dramatically with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological advancements. E...
Pre-seed Funding: What, When and How?
From the differences between pre-seed and seed funding, to how much is too much funding; Check out our comprehensive guide to pre-seed funding, from experts at Angels Partners. At the start of any ...
