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SMEs and Startups in Leicester can join this free "practical and profound" series, an intensive intro to finance mechanisms, experts and network. Covering investors, borrowing, crowd and alternative funding, it'll wrap with a networking mixer. Here's a link to workshop one - private equity - on 13 Feb. https://lnkd.in/gXe3fE4z

Here's an intensive introduction to the business finance mechanisms of 2025, for SMEs and Startups in #Leicester. Support from the British Business Bank makes attendance free, but spaces are limited to those prepping for investment, borrowing, crowd - or alternative - funding. It's a Leicester Startups series, so naturally the goal is to be practical AND profound (we're not here to eat our lunch), so if you're prepping for finance this year, here's a link to the event collection. https://lnkd.in/gzQHttXi?

🚀𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘃𝘀. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀: 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽🚀 As a startup founder, one of the most critical decisions you'll make in your fundraising journey is choosing the right funding instrument. Two popular options are equity and convertible notes. Each has its own advantages and strategic fit, depending on your company's stage, goals, and the preferences of your potential investors. 🔦𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴? Equity financing involves selling a portion of your company’s ownership in exchange for capital. The investors receive shares of your company and become co-owners. This method is straightforward: the amount of money raised is directly proportional to the percentage of ownership given up. 🔦𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀? Convertible notes are short-term debt that converts into equity, typically after an additional financing round or a specific date. Initially, these instruments act as a loan, accruing interest over time, but instead of being paid back in cash, the amount is converted into equity based on predetermined terms. 💡𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀.💡 When deciding between equity and convertible notes, consider the maturity of your startup, your current valuation confidence, the potential for future dilution, and investor preferences. A clear understanding of these factors will guide you to choose the funding instrument that best aligns with your startup’s goals and growth strategy. Tractionboard.co (Techstars 23') Arohi Jain Oscar Scoppa 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻)

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐭: 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 #FinsmartAdvisory The funding journey can feel like navigating a maze, especially when seeking capital from financial institutions. Here's a secret: understanding their "𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵" can be your roadmap to success! Think of it like a 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 for your business. 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝, 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 (𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺). Remember, this is just a glimpse! Each Institution has its own unique criteria. 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬, 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡? At Finsmart Advisory, we've been guiding companies through the intricacies of securing funding for years. We can help you tailor your pitch to match the criteria of the ideal financial institution and navigate the process with confidence. Let's schedule a quick chat to explore your funding options! https://lnkd.in/g47MHuTK ARVINDER SINGH Gaurav Goswami Karanjeet Singh, ACA, CFA, MBA #investmentbanking #fundingsolutions #financialservicesindia #AlternateInvestmentFund #India #finance #financialworking #debt #equity #startupecosystem #startups #entrepreneurship #jobsinfinance #financialknowledge #startupfunding #funding #growthcapital #innovation #technology

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗮: 𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 The path you choose to fund your startup isn't just about money - it's about shaping the very DNA of your company's future. The decisions made now will shape the company's trajectory and ultimately determine its fate in the competitive business landscape. 🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝘅 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽? The ideal funding mix balances growth potential, equity retention, and risk management. It's not one-size-fits-all – your business type, growth phase, and market position all play crucial roles. 🎲 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 When determining your optimal funding strategy, consider these critical factors: 1. Capital Needs vs. Growth Stage: Assess how much funding you require at each phase of your startup journey. 2. Equity Dilution: Determine how much ownership you're willing to give up in exchange for capital. 3. Risk Tolerance: Evaluate personal and business risks associated with different funding options. 4. Repayment Structure: Consider how various funding sources expect returns on their investment. 5. Mentorship & Guidance: Decide if you need investors who bring expertise along with their capital. 🔄 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘁 𝘃𝘀. 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Both debt and equity have their place in the startup funding ecosystem: Debt Financing: Offers capital without diluting ownership, but comes with repayment obligations. Equity Financing: Provides larger sums and valuable partnerships, but at the cost of partial ownership. 🎯 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 Different funding paths suit different business models: • VC-Backed Path: Ideal for disruptors targeting billion-dollar markets. • Non-VC Path: Suited for sustainable businesses with predictable revenues. • Blended Path: Combines debt and equity to optimize valuation before significant equity rounds. Credit: Lighter Capita ----- Follow All Chance to learn from more innovative insights.

When startups taking the Capital Route 🚀 One of the trickiest problems many entrepreneurs face is how to raise the necessary funds. On one hand, they have limited resources 💸, and on the other, they lack collateral to secure loans from banks. So, how can entrepreneurs raise the required capital and turn their technology into products and businesses? 🤔 ### 1. Diversifying Financing Channels 🌐 Entrepreneurs should explore various financing options, including: - Angel investors and venture capital firms 👼🏻💼 - Government support programs and subsidies 🏛️💰 - Crowdfunding platforms 🌍💻 - Support from family and friends 👨👩👧👦💕 ### 2. Enhancing Financing Attractiveness ✨ To attract investors, entrepreneurs need to: - Develop detailed financial projections and business plans 📊📈 - Demonstrate market traction and growth potential for their products 📈📈 - Establish transparent corporate governance structures 🔍🏢 ### 3. Planning the Financing Process Wisely 📆 Entrepreneurs should plan their financing process based on the company's development stage: - Seed funding for product development and market validation 🌱💡 - Angel funding for expanding market share 😇🏪 - Venture capital funding for rapid growth and expansion 🚀📈 ### 4. Maintaining Flexibility and Resilience 🌱💪 During the financing process, entrepreneurs must remain flexible and adapt to market changes. They also need to cultivate resilience to overcome setbacks and failures. Only then can they succeed in the capital markets! 🏆

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Treasury management tips for startup founders: 1- Safety > High interest rates. 2- Don’t risk your capital on stocks. 3- Think like a steward, not a speculator. 4- Startups don’t run on interest revenue. 5- Treasuries > Money Markets for safety. 6- Lawyers are expensive. Avoid mistakes. 7- Avoid over-indexing on high-risk assets. 8- Always make decisions to ensure board compliance. 9- Put your money into U.S. Treasuries—they've never defaulted. 10- Diversify burn-rate specific funds (1, 3, and 6-month treasuries). 💡 Remember, safety doesn’t limit you—it liberates you to grow.