Top tips for start-ups looking to secure investment with Penningtons Manches Cooper
The coronavirus pandemic has had a destabilising effect on many businesses. At a time when growth in most companies has stalled, there are still companies, particularly here in Oxford that are flourishing in spite of, and even due to, the coronavirus pandemic.
With limited government support for start-ups, equity investment is now a critical lifeline for high-growth companies to survive and prosper through this period.
Therefore, we’d like to share with you our top tips to help successfully close equity funding rounds and secure that vital investment.
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