Need money for your next level of growth or to launch your great new business idea… Are you sure?

Raising money is one of the biggest obstacles I have found business owners face.  This has always been the case but even more so in the current climate. I have learnt the hard way and the only way: by doing. I have raised multi millions of pounds through many many sources - Banking, Mezzanine finance, Private equity, Business Angel, Venture Capital, Grants and blends of them all. As such I have seen both sides of the fence,.I have worked within VC operations globally and have been a business angel. I also have many contacts in these circles. As such I have the inside track.

So let's be clear.  First, you need a crystal clear strategy and direction. Your idea needs to be great, your market sized properly with excellent due diligence. You need the right people and the right experience. Most importantly, your numbers need to be robust. This is where most people fail. They have make-believe numbers, either done on the back of a fag packet or robustly executed in Excel but with no basis in reality. Either one of these elements not done properly and you will fail to raise capital, unless you are lucky. Very lucky. (See free ebook for more information on this.)

So do you want your whole future to be based on luck -  a lottery ticket if you will - or do you want to stack the odds in your favour?

I am here to make you robust. To challenge you. To ask all the difficult questions, before your potential investors do and you blow it. To give your clarity and confidence.

We will also get crystal clear on why you are raising the money, how much (really!) and what you are prepared to give up in equity (if indeed any). I will ensure you don’t get robbed but equally will ensure you are not off with the fairies with your expectations.

I will also help in valuing your business properly. Again not mythically.

When raising money people make up the numbers 1,000,000 is so common its untrue. Lets get really clear. Raise the right amounts and spend it in the right places

Cash flow worries? Bank said "No"?

Time to get strategic control of your cash.  It’s the life blood of your business so no more excuses. I expect financial rigour in all the companies I work with. And I will help guide you to ensure you put it in place.

Cash flow worries are generally through poor management and lack of understanding. It can sometimes be an fundamental strategic issue, but that will be highlighted in the strategic plan.

Has the bank said, "No"? If so don’t worry: there are other routes, provided your plan is right.

Benefits of using us to raise funds: