S1 | Episode 5 | Jessica Jackson of GC Angels: A VC's Guide To Fundraising

The Start-Up Diaries Podcast

English - October 05, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB
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In our latest episode we sat down with Investment Director at GC Angels, Jess Jackson. GC Angels are one of the leading early stage investors in Greater Manchester and have invested in 22 businesses since 2018, so Jess and her team know exactly what to look out for and what NOT to do when approaching your first round of investment.

Jess took us through:
-What to consider when approaching your first round
-When to consider fundraising options
-Her take on VC personality and culture fit
-Addressing the imbalance of funding for Female and Minority Founders
-Debunking 'cash-runway' - what does it actually mean!
-The most common pitfalls in companies looking for investment and post-investment
-A shout out of some of the most exciting businesses to look out for in the North at the moment

Jargon-busting, myth debunking & answering some of the most common questions Founders ask when approaching fundraising, we hope this episode helps answer some of your investment dilemmas!

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