“It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.” – Scott Belsky, co-founder of Behance. Entrepreneurship is often romanticised. Many of us imagine doing what we love, and becoming our own bosses can be attractive. In reality, you need to work hard, respect your limits, take risks, learn new skills, […]
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No matter your age or standing, there is potential to turn a passion or skill from your professional or social life into a bright business idea. Whether you had the idea of starting your own business this morning or ten years ago, you have an itch to scratch. It’s time […]
Early-Stage Landscape-Where can entrepreneurs look for money? Being your own boss, calling all the shots, and rushing to achieve your goals – for many people, entrepreneurship is the ultimate career objective. But as cool as running your own business sounds, it is incredibly difficult. How difficult? 90% of startups fail. […]
Leeds-based investment non-profit NorthInvest and specialist technology communications agency, Social Tech Communications, announce a strategic partnership in a bid to provide vital PR and marketing support to the northern tech start-up ecosystem and help budding entrepreneurs achieve their growth potential. Headquartered in Manchester, and with offices across the UK, Social […]
C-Link, a property procurement start-up founded in 2015 by Paul Heming and Chris Barber, has successfully raised a six figure investment from private investors through NorthInvest.
Sheffield-based Electric Vehicle (EV) tech start-up Mina has successfully secured significant seed investment during the lockdown period supported by investment non-profit NorthInvest, valuing the business at £2m.
Durham-based advanced manufacturing start-up, Evince Technology has raised £525,000 in private investment and Innovate UK match-funding, facilitated by NorthInvest.
NorthInvest Angels provided entrepreneurs of three ideation-stage start-ups in the Leeds City Region with wrap-around support to accelerate business growth.
March 2020 may well be known as the month that changed everything, and the investment world hasn’t been immune. Entrepreneurs of early stage start-ups have fundraising questions, and NorthInvest have connected with our investor community to give you answers.
In light of Covid-19 and its impact on public gatherings, we have taken the decision to amend our events programme for March and April for the safety and wellbeing of our community.