investment

This year has definitely been one for the record books. Undeniably the world as we knew it changed this year and with it came about great change and restructuring within both the global startup and investment ecosystem. Consequently the dynamics of venture funding has been in a state of flux and the rise of alternative funding models are making a resurgence.

Navigating the business world isn’t easy. Many try but few truly succeed. What’s more, just a few minor details can make all the difference between singling out your business for a life-changing investment. Or not.

Manchester has cemented its reputation as the fastest-growing tech city within Europe, with VC investment reaching $687.6M in 2019, up from $199.1M in 2018. The Northern city is now only second to London when it comes to investment, overtaking Cambridge for the first time.

New data compiled by SeedLegals reveals the impact of the coronavirus on the UK’s startup economy. It highlights the sectors that have secured investment the most, with healthcare and edtech leading the way. Anthony Rose, founder & CEO of SeedLegals, the largest funding platform in Europe, gives insights on the findings.