Saving first time founders time and energy
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Don't know what you don't know?
GET STARTED
I’ve got an idea -
but don’t have revenue yet
NEW
Revenue now - How to get customers before you get investors
Through weekly hands-on workshops, you will develop the key skills you’ll need to test demand for your idea and start generating revenue.The course covers the core skills any first time founder needs to master (whether you’re thinking of fundraising or not).
I am so grateful for the hours IfWeRaise has saved me, and the peace of mind its given me.I have a new understanding and focus as I bootstrap my startup.
Charlotte Crowther - MySnapshot
4 weeks - 4 workshops
Proven, practical steps that help move your business towards revenue generation.
✓ A customer experiment planner
✓ Takeaway worksheets to complete
✓ Choose lunchtimes or evenings
✓ Money-back guarantee
£249*
*half price tickets available for
underrepresented founders
PLAN YOUR BUSINESS
I'm trying to get
my startup funded
NEW
Create your personalised funding strategy
Funding your business can be overwhelming. How much should you give up? What money can you really access? And what mistakes should you avoid?
Learn what founders wish they knew sooner so you can use your time more efficiently and increase your chances of funding for growth.
They've helped me refine and consider my fundraising approach, offering instrumental insights. Navigating the complex world of startup financing can be daunting and fraught with pitfalls.
Judy Leung - Sweqlink
2 hour masterclass
Includes the tools you need to continue maintain momentum after the course:
✓ Compare different funding types
✓ Fundraising strategy planner
✓ UK fundraising useful links
✓ Money back guarantee
INTRODUCTORY PRICE
£49*
*half price tickets available for
underrepresented founders
GROW YOUR NETWORK
I want to grow my founder and advisor network
Move faster together
We go faster when we learn from each other. Whether for accountability, learning from each others mistakes or broadening your network, our community has you covered!We combine first-time founders sharing together; with advice from experienced entrepreneurs and friendly angel advisors.
As a migrant founder living in the UK, having access to the local and diverse community of startups and advisors from IfWeRaise has been incredibly helpful - Paqtana's chances of success have greatly increased with their guidance.
Xavier Armijos - Paqtana
Learn from experts
Our approach is focused is on helping you make the right fundraising choices for you and your business
✓ Weekly Q&A calls
✓ Monthly Ask the Expert calls
✓ Slack access to advisors
✓ No strings. Cancel anytime.
£25*
per month
*or pay what you can affordCode of Conduct & Terms
FREE
The First Time Founder's Roadmap
We've mapped the techniques we've used successfully with
100's of founders into an easy to use framework
✓ Self-diagnose your current blockers
✓ Learn what's worked for other entrepreneurs
✓ Avoid common founder pitfalls
Our Free Resources for Founders
Deep dives into key topics
Our recent podcasts
• Behind the venture capital curtain, with Zoe Peden, Partner at Ananda Impact Ventures
• Fundraising as a Diverse Founder, with Guests Simi Lindgren, Nick Telson and Farah Kabir
• Angel investing to make a difference, with Ash Phillips, Angel Investor and Founder of Dffrnt
Meet the team
We’ve helped thousands of founders launch and grow faster
hattie willis
co-founder
Hattie is an experienced startup coach and entrepreneurship educator. She has taught and mentored on programmes including UN SDG, Amazon Sustainability and Hatch.She’s also a former Venture Builder, with hands on experience conceiving, testing and pitching ideas for investment.Hattie is a speaker, facilitator and host of podcast Not My First Guess.
tim deeson
co-founder
Tim has more than twenty years of experience as a founder, CEO and board member for technology companies including successful exits.More recently he has worked as an advisor to early stage founders, including hundreds of startups through the London School of Economics accelerator programmes.
andy ayim mbe
board advisor
Andy is an experienced investor and operator, and most recently founder of The Angel Investing School, with a vision to empower a new generation of diverse angel investors.His angel investing courses have been taken by over 300 people across over 50 different countries.He has invested in over 17 gap-closing startups such as Farmlend, Ava Estell and Whering.
andrea sinclair
board advisor
Andrea Sinclair is an experienced internet entrepreneur and angel investor working with a range of both commercial and social entrepreneurs.Now focused on support of start-ups, especially with female founders through the Alma Angel group, as well as in supporting social entrepreneurs, mainly through the Ashoka Support Network and the Zinc Venture Builder.In 2022 Andrea received the UKBAA Angel Investor of the Year award.
Our angel advisors
♡ Paying it forward to IfWeRaise founders ♡
azeez soetan
Operator, Marketer,
Angel Investor,
Startup Advisor
Edwina Johnson
Operator, Startup Advisor,
Angel Investor,
marcus exall
Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor and trusted advisor to founders
sam simpson
Entrepreneur, Angel Investor,
Board Advisor
andy budd
A Design Leader turned Venture Partner and Startup Advisor
beth carter
Head of Growth, Ada Ventures Angel Investor, Growth Coach
ben rosenbaum
Experienced Operator, Founder,
Angel Investor
ayo sule
Angel Investor, Talent & Brand Consultant specialising in Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle
katharina wodenitscharow
Health Economist, Angel Investor, Online Writer at Angel Investing School
richard cummins
Operator, Startup Advisor, Angel Investor,
Community Builder
jia hong shaw
Climate-focused Angel Investor, Mentor, ex-Venture Capital
yang chen
Scientist and Venture Partner specialising in Healthcare, Bioscience and Foodtech
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is IfWeRaise for?
We're focused on founders who want to work lean initially - focused on generating revenue from customers before engaging investors.
And those who share our values:
Building startups not decks
Make space and take space
Inclusion is everyone’s responsibility
What business models is IfWeRaise best able to support?
Our methods and network are best placed to support startups focused on digital products or services.
Regulated products, DeepTech, HealthTech or other businesses that require significant pre-revenue investment are harder to fit with a lean funding approach.
Are you only focused on founders looking to raise?
Absolutely not! Not every founder needs to fundraise. Not everyone dreams of IPO. And VC isn't a good fit for all businesses.Our goal is to empower founders to be confident in choosing whether angel investment, venture capital or funding via revenue is the best fit for their business.
Do I have to be a member to take a course? Or vice-versa?
No. The membership is designed to providing ongoing support for founders and the courses are designed for rapidly getting up to speed.
How do I know when founders are fundraising?
Invest in ambitious founders, learn from other experts and broaden your network - register here