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If you're unsure where to focus next or whether you're ready to raise, the ScaleUp Score gives you the clarity you need. Before winding down for the long weekend, take just 10 minutes over your morning coffee to complete it and get a tailored assessment of your business, highlighting key areas to focus on. Plus, if you’re the founder of a revenue-generating tech company, you may qualify for 3 months of free support from VenturePath to help you turn insights into action and scale successfully. Get a clearer picture of where your business stands today. 

Train better to scale better. An upbeat assessment of scaling in the UK in 2025, what’s really going on with VCs and how better-trained companies can better raise scaleup investment. 📚Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eWmQRwgz VenturePath Ian Merricks, FBCS FRSA #businessgrowth #scaleups #VCinsights #growthmindset

The average VC raise in the UK takes 7 months to complete (Beauhurst). Start today, and you're looking at funds landing in November. So if raising investment is a goal this year, now’s the time to get on it. ⏳ Rather than spending the next 214 days figuring it all out on your own, our Venture Sprint can get you investor-ready in just 6 weeks – while introducing you to potential investors along the way. Why it works: 🚀 A clear roadmap so you don’t waste time figuring it out alone 🎯 Learn exactly what VCs look for (and what the red flags are) 🤝 Tap into a network of engaged investors actively looking for deals Kicking off late April for UK tech founders raising £2m - £20m. Let’s make sure your raise lands this year.

At VenturePath, our expert network brings together experienced operators, who’ve helped founders overcome the hurdles of scaling and unlock growth - often with funding to help fuel it. They’re not here to talk theory - they’re here to share their experience and work directly with founders on the challenges that matter most. Between them, these experts bring decades of experience and a proven track record of guiding scaleups to success. To capture some of their expertise, we’re launching 'Insights from the Inside: The Expert Edition' - a no-fluff Q&A series with the people behind the playbooks. Expect honest takes on: ✅ Common mistakes (and how to avoid them) ✅ What often gets overlooked ✅ The top trends (and watch-outs) for the next 12 months First up: Someone who knows exactly what it takes to build, and retain, a winning team - and why culture is a big driver of long-term scaleup success. Got a burning question? Drop it in the comments - we might just include it.

VenturePath’s ScaleUp Investment Platform is growing! Scaling a business isn’t easy but having the people and insights, at your fingertips when you need them, can make it that bit easier. Our ScaleUp Investment Platform is designed to give UK founders (£500k+ revenue) structured support to help you navigate scaling and access to funding. Beyond the content, events and connections already accessible through the platform, today we’re delighted to launch our new Resources Hub: 📌 Resources Hub – This dedicated section of the platform features fresh insights from the VenturePath network. Access expert advice on scaling and fundraising from those who’ve built, backed, and scaled businesses. The right guidance, at the right time, in a way that works for your business. That’s what structured support on demand means. To join the platform and access these resources for free, get in touch via the link in the comments.

💡 VenturePath share their expert insight on the key to sustainable scale-up growth.   Read the guest blog here: https://lnkd.in/e_RTUMEZ   Sustainable scale requires strategic planning, strong foundations, and a clear roadmap for long-term success. Tips cut across:   📈 Avoiding the Growth Trap 🤝 Building the Right Team 💸 Managing Cash Flow and Investment Readiness 📊 Expanding into New Markets 🚀How to Assess Scaleup Readiness #Scaleup #SustainableGrowth #MarketExpansion #EconomicGrowth Holly Hudson | Mia Haffety | Tess Newton

An absolute highlight in the entrepreneurial calendar! The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards & Community are now open! You know what to do...

April is always an eventful month, and in this case, literally! Here’s where we are this coming month. 📆 Whether you’re raising, scaling, or just keen to chat, we’d love to see you there. Drop us a message if you're attending any of these! 👇 📍Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates HealthTech Investor Showcase - 2nd April 📍UK Fast Growth Index 2025 Launch - 8th April 📍Capital Enterprise Community Networking - 9th April 📍Empowering Female GPs within the Investment Community - 23rd April 📍Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit London - 30th April

March Monthly Musings ✍️ Another month wrapped up, and it’s been a busy one across the scaleup ecosystem. Here’s what we’ve been up to: 📢 Championing founders at policy level – We’ve been actively involved in conversations shaping the future of UK tech. From joining the Tech Policy Conference hosted by techUK to The UK ScaleUp Investment Mission discussions with government, ensuring the scaleup investment perspective is heard and remains a top priority. 🤝 Bringing founders and investors together – From Barclays Eagle Labs & Plexal events to one-to-one fundraise support, we’ve been working closely with founders to help secure the right capital for their scaleup journey. 📱 Spotlighting investment in the creative tech sector – The UK’s creative and digital industries are scaling fast, Creative UK explored the funding landscape at The Big Creative UK Summit: Investment for Growth. 🏆 Recognising excellence in the ecosystem – From joining the Elite Business Awards (having had the privilege to help judge) to the Business Leader Summit and celebrating the wins of the founders we support. 🚀 Ramping up our Spring Venture Sprint – With founders focused on sharpening their investor proposition and securing funding, we’re working hands-on to help them navigate the fundraising journey. Onward to April! 🚀

“I'm not looking for a sophisticated calculation, I just want to know that you're operating in a big enough market and the opportunity is plausible.” – Nick Kingsbury, Amadeus Capital Partners. When pitching to investors, market size doesn’t need to be a complicated equation - but it does need to be convincing. VCs want to see that the opportunity is real, the product is scalable, and that it will ultimately deliver their target return. Nick shares his take on this and how he assesses an opportunity in our content library, alongside expert insights on market sizing and investor expectations. Demonstrating market size and opportunity to potential investors is also a key part of what we cover in the Venture Sprint. If you're raising VC funding this year and want structured support to get investor-ready, applications are open now. Link in the comments below. 👇