Local and national support
GC Angels
Support for entrepreneurs based in the North West with raising equity between £25,000 - £2m to grow and scale their businesses.Equity crowdfunding
If you have a business already trading then equity crowdfunding could be for you, there any many portals available to use.YFM Equity Partners
Equity investment for early-stage small businesses with growth potential.Alternative Business Funding
Alternative Business Funding's online platform can help wherever you are in your business journey.Tools and resources
The fundamentals of raising equity
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Equity finance versus debt finance
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What to include in a funding pitch
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UMi Funding & Grants Finder
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Inspiration
Raising equity finance for your business
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Equity Finance is widely accepted as an important ingredient in supporting the growth of innovative and ambitious businesses in a variety of funding scenarios. The British Business Bank (BBB) launched the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) last year to deliver greater levels of investment in SMEs across the North, to allow them to develop their businesses and market offering, as well as to offer increased flexibility in the type of funding available.
Top 5 equity crowdfunding tips
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When to turn funding down
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Effectively accessing funding options available to SMEs
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Events and webinars
Mythbusting when starting a business
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UMi Makes it Easy... to get your business grant ready
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WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment
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WATCH: How do we encourage more entrepreneurship?
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