Regionally Ventures

With just 2% of venture capital funding going to female founders, it's time to rethink how we’re supporting women in business. At Regionally Ventures, we’re committed to changing the narrative... https://lnkd.in/gHr_ybU5 #FemaleFounders #WomenInBusiness #FundingGap #AngelInvestors ~ Tony Backhouse Paul Newsham Jim Odell Martin Taylor Michael Mcdowell Thea Hutchings

Timing is everything when it comes to securing investment. As Jim often says, ‘Most investors aren’t in a hurry!’ That’s why it’s important to plan early, avoid the last-minute scramble, and seek investment before you actually need it. At Regionally Ventures, we help businesses secure the capital they need to scale. Drop Jim Odell a message if we can help your business, too. https://lnkd.in/eN-tRp4h #investment #funding #angelinvestors #regionalfunding #regionallyway

We're excited to see our Investment Director Martin Taylor speaking on the panel at the Innovation and Tech Founders Conference in London on the 19th of November! Do come and say hello to him and Jim Odell if you're going.

Earlier today, Keir Starmer pledged to remove bureaucratic barriers stalling key investments. At Regionally Ventures, we share this commitment to empowering UK businesses. Focusing on technology, ESG, and manufacturing, we believe early planning and tailored support are crucial for driving sustainable growth across the regions. https://lnkd.in/ewWQ64d5 #TheRegionallyWay #UKBusinessGrowth #RegionalDevelopment #AngelInvestor

If you are looking for 1 - 2 - 1 speed mentoring with potential investors and are a female founder Register before Tuesday 15th October for Europe-wide Female Founder Office Hours on 7th November 2024, hosted by Playfair in collaboration with Microsoft for Startups and Carta, alongside 200 VCs from leading funds. https://lnkd.in/ey5g5C9P #officehours #femalefounders #ffoh #diversity #inclusion #founders #vc #technology

We meet lots of exciting businesses with huge potential that aren’t quite ready for investment. That’s where Tony Backhouse, our Head of Advisory Services, steps in. He guides them through our in-house process, The Regionally Way, preparing them for long-term success. Here’s how Tony and the team can help: ☑ Initial Assessment: Identifying key areas for improvement ☑ Focused Refinement: Fine-tuning your pitch, financials, and strategy ☑ Investor Engagement: Connecting you with the right investors ☑ Post-Investment Support: Making the most of your funding If you're looking to prepare your business for growth and investment, get in touch. https://lnkd.in/exzFpdUE #RegionallyWay #Advisory #BusinessSupport #InvestmentReady #AngelInvestors #Investment ~with Tony Backhouse Jim Odell Martin Taylor Thea Hutchings Michael Mcdowell

Belfast Tech Week Kicks off with showcasing great female tech founders at TechFoundHer Lunch and Learn Followed by The Opening Party encompassing StartUp vs FDI quiz where the startups clearly lead the way until the FDI's stole the last question - laughs all round thanks Simon Bailie Laura McClean Máirín Murray Alison McMurtrie Claire Nixon Dr Pamela Topping Fiona McNamee Loraa White Martin Neill Rachel McMillan Alastair Cameron Philip Brady Tim Brundle

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Women could add £250 BN to economy If they were given the opportunities and support to set up and grow businesses at the same rate as men. Will the UK government finally get itself together and enable this massive growth for the economy? > The new 'Invest in Women Taskforce' aims to close the gender funding gap by funneling £250M into women-led businesses This follows similar projects, including the Alison Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship and the women-led high-growth enterprise taskforce. It's still not clear what impact those have had as the funding towards women has barely moved (I heard it even fell the first half of the year - need to get that data) Just a little reminder that women-led startups are a better bet > They deliver great ROI > Diverse teams perform better > We need them in our economy. ♻️ Please repost to spread the word Crossing all my fingers that this new initiative will be one of the many things that are going to move the needle in the right direction (led by some great women so that's fantastic!) But we need more than that - we need change and support in many areas. Follow Emmie Faust for more on female entrepreneurship And Female founders join 7K others our mission Female Founders Rise PS. I'm still amazed at how many organisations contact me to ask how they can support female founders and the minute money is mentioned they have no budget 🤔

Securing funding outside of London can be tough, but SEIS and EIS are designed to help. They offer tax relief to investors, making it easier for businesses to access capital. At Regionally Ventures, we'll guide you through the process—from eligibility to investor connections. Want to know more? Get in touch. https://lnkd.in/es2WVy6u #SEIS #TaxIncentives #Investment #Startups #ScaleUps #RegionallyWay with Tony Backhouse Paul Newsham Jim Odell Thea Hutchings Michael Mcdowell Martin Taylor