Exciting news from our friends over at Praetura, with the Northern Powerhouse Investement Fund 2! Let's find the next big idea and the next big thing in the North, so let's hear it - Why you? Why here? Why now? #nextbigthing#thenorth#founders#NPIF2
One of the most important things at https://t.co/u6yIesy56C is staying on top of trends in the tech ecosystem. One of the trends we've seen most regularly is the use of low and no-code systems. Help us understand your opinions with this brief survey!
https://t.co/rKV04xt75T
How do you secure investment when you're a pre revenue startup? On our latest edition of our podcast we spoke to Chris Early, an early stage investor who has invested in pre-revenue startups. Listen here https://t.co/ExldwjShqy
Its #worldentrepreneursday ππ
So we're giving a shout out to all the brilliant entrepreneurs past and present that we've worked with as well as all the incredible entrepreneurial talent we have in Manchester building life changing businesses. We're also renaming it β
How do you get someone to invest in an idea?
Not going to lie, it's hard. But it's possible.
If you're looking for an investor to help you bring your idea to life then we've got a webinar for you.
Register for the webinar on 28th June, 11am
https://t.co/6BHLvb206t
What is early stage investment? Depending on whether you're a founder or investor you're likely to give a different answer. Like it or not there's some new criteria in town, so if you're looking to do your first raise here's a good place to start https://t.co/zRjNsAi6bO
A great write up from @PreSeedNow and @MartinSFP on the state of pre seed funding. The harsh reality is investors are looking for more and this isn't reflected in business valuations. https://t.co/Yndosx6s5A
Great to be at the official launch of @balticventures tonight. Some gold advice from the panels, if you're founder, investor or part of the tech ecosystem you'll want to be part of this!
Early stage investment? There are five things you need to look for in an investor over and above the cheque size
πPersonal Qualities
π΅ The right size cheque
πGood decision making skills
π₯΄Patience
β½Emotionally invested
Have we missed anything?
Another great Pragmatic CTO event... You know it's a good one when the security guard kicks you all out π thanks to everyone that came, spoke and contributed
We've got another great founder story for you on our latest episode of 'From the factory floor' Brendan Chaplin, founder of Chrono-Net tells us more about his premium watch platform, and the importance of building a social community alongside the tech. https://t.co/YOvwQI3HZF
Are you clear on your business value proposition? When you're a startup there's so much to think about it often gets overlooked... join us tomorrow for our webinar, Your Startup Value Proposition register here if you'd like to attend https://t.co/wGEzhWxrBk #startups
The value of a value propositon
Next week on our webinar we're simplifing the value proposition, it doesn't need to be complicated, or fancy, or expensive, but it is hugely benefical for everyone if you spend some time creating your value proposition
https://t.co/8xy2MPURGg
When you're too tech for compliment slips but need something to send out with your books... introducing the Manchester postcard, some famous (and not so famous scenes) winging their way to founders and businesses across the country π