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This is exactly what crowdfunding is for. Let people who want this chip in, and if they raise enough great. But don't waste council funds on it

Bank Rate went up to 4.00% on 5 November, the first rise in over three years. Higher rates do not close the door on finance. They raise the bar on preparation. Know your numbers, check what reprices, and talk to lenders early. Fundsurfer works with 200+ lending partners.

Nearly at 100k now!

Ashton Court Mansion community share has just gone past 80k 🎉

Waiting on invoices, buying stock or covering costs before a client pays? Invoice finance, revolving credit or a working capital loan could help bridge the gap. Fundsurfer works with 200+ lending partners. Let us know what you need and we can help. fundsurfer.com

Help bring Ashton Court Mansion back to life! Its £500,000 community share offer is now live on Fundsurfer. Invest from £100, become a member of Ashton Court Mansion Trust and have an equal say in its future. fundsurfer.com/ashtoncourtma…

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Angel investors typically help people before firms. The goal is to find an entrepreneur who knows his market and performs even when things become difficult. It is always better to make a good impression rather than to make an initial cold call. fundsurfer.com

Family offices are not venture capitalists. They are managing multi-generational wealth. They are interested in capital preservation, generating income, and value alignment. Your VC proposition will likely not work with family offices. You need to change the mindset.

Latest @substack article! Are You Actually Investor-Ready? What 10 years advising family offices and private investors has taught me about raising capital. You can also download for free the 50 question @fundsurfer Investment Readiness exercise! carryonraising.substack.com/…

We've just relaunched Trillion Impact with a completely fresh look. We set it up to make funding large-scale renewable energy, green housing, and infrastructure projects much simpler. Take a look around at trillionimpact.com

They cloned Yuki! well, digitally cloned. we're busy building a brand new AI funding helper, and the real Yuki is giving their digital twin a grilling

UK social impact investment grew to £11.2 billion in 2024, representing a 12% increase from the previous year. Impact investments have moved away from being niche. The problem is not demand but structure. This is exactly what Fundsurfer addresses. fundsurfer.com

85% of entrepreneurs faced high levels of stress within the last year. 75% were anxious. 53% felt burnt out. What makes entrepreneurship so difficult is not the strategy or the product. It’s the constant uncertainty & isolation. If you are struggling speak to someone.

The National Housing Bank was founded in March 2026 with an investment fund of £16bn, consisting of SME accelerator loans for builders. Focus on: Program rather than project Mixed capital stack Delivery in 12-18 months cycles ESG-compliant homes on brownfield sites

Community assets are being lost in the UK more quickly than statutory programs can react. What works best? Effective governance systems set up prior to going public. 30-50% anchor funding prior to launch. Accurate financial forecasts. Reach Fund grant to help fund planning.

UK equity investment fell 4% to £12.3bn in 2025. Series A rounds are more competitive than ever. The five questions every Series A investor will ask: Unit economics at scale? Why now, and why you? Path to Series B? Who else is in the round? Biggest risk and how you manage it?

Most crowdfunding campaigns fail for the same reasons: No audience built before launch. Target set too high No plan to reach beyond existing supporters. No communication during the campaign. None of these are hard to fix. They all require preparation! fundsurfer.com

537,000 UK high net worths have more than £1 million in investable wealth and have donated nearly £8 billion to charity in 2025. 98% of UK HNWIs are currently philanthropic. They are not waiting to be discovered. They are waiting for the right relationship.