Funding

Almost 40% of UK businesses seek under £10,000 start-up funding

i2mSoftware — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:00:23 +0000

Market research software providers’ i2m – Ideas to Market are shortly to publish research results into a survey of entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses. This is a special preview of these results, released for Enterprise Week 2008.

SNF Report No. 15/17 - Factors Determining the Performance of Private Equity Funds

DocChamp — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:50:29 +0000

The purpose of this report is to explore the factors determining the performance of private equity (PE) funds

Factors Determining the Performance of Early Stage High Technology Venture Capital Funds

DocChamp — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:42:19 +0000

Factors Determining the Performance of Early Stage High Technology Venture Capital Funds – A Review of the Academic Literature

The purpose of this literature review is to document academic research concerning factors
influencing the performances of venture capital funds, as well as the venture capital fundraising
decisions. Industry specialisation, large fund sizes, strong deal flow, syndication of investments,
and especially, experience, all appear to be factors leading to superior investment performance,

NWDA - Grant for Research and Development - Eligible Costs

NWDA — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:57:21 +0000

Grant for Research and Development is a DTI business support solution
delivered by the nine English Regional Development Agencies. The grant helps
businesses carry out research and development work that will lead to
technologically innovative products or processes. It is aimed at individuals
planning to start up businesses in England and at businesses with fewer than
250 employees already operating in England.

This document highlights eligible costs

Reference: http://www.nwdabusinessfinance.co.uk/research-and-development-grants

NWDA - Grant for Research and Development - Guidance notes for Applicants

NWDA — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:25:43 +0000

What is the Grant for Research and Development?

There are four types of grant aimed at supporting different types of research and
development project:

TheNetstart Collateral - Connect Yorkshire / Yorkshire Forward

ProjectSahara — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:15:02 +0000

One page brief on TheNetstart from the perspective of Connect Yorkshire / Yorkshire Forward.

Connect Yorkshire's Autumn Investment Forum - Application Form

SGregory — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:06:07 +0000

Showcasing the very best regional technology companies, this is a unique platform for ambitious emerging businesses like yours who may be seeking finance to meet potential investors. Presentation slots are now available and Connect Yorkshire are seeking applications from Technology and Knowledge based businesses.

To apply to make a pitch to investors please fill in this form and return to sarah@connectyorkshire.org.

Investor Readiness Workshops

SGregory — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 08:58:17 +0000

Connect Yorkshire's Investor Readiness Workshops are aimed at technology and knowledge-based businesses with growth ambitions. All workshops are free to anyone wanting to learn about the investment process or who is keen to understand the financial options available to their business.