Helping UK founders get
funding and revenue
What's your current focus?
PLAN YOUR BUSINESS
Want help fundraising?
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Create the fundraising plan that works for you
Map what type of funding fits your business
Practice pitching and learn fundraising tactics
Get feedback on your deck and valuation from experienced investors
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
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
I joined IfWeRaise thinking about fundraising but what I learnt is that this is only one piece of the puzzle.If you get the fundamentals right from a customer perspective, then funding will naturally follow.
Russell Newell - Isofi
FREE COURSE
Intro to Startup Fundraising:
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Over the seven day course you will:
✓learn about angel investment, venture capital, sweat equity and more
✓get insider knowledge on how fundraising really works
✓save time with recommended resources
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FREE TOOL
Score your business:
Is Venture Capital right for you?
In less than five minutes our free scoring process will give you tailored feedback on whether VC or other fundraising routes are the best fit.
✓ Assess your business model, your goals and VC investment terms
✓ Check you understand the VC business model
✓ Learn about VC and alternative fundraising sources
✓ Bonus video: Introduction to the VC business model
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GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Want to build product and grow revenue?
Get your first revenue faster
It can sometimes feel like you need to spend a huge amount of time of money before you can make your first sale.We believe by effectively applying proven concepts such as Minimum Viable Product you can identify early adopters and make your first sales faster.IfWeRaise combine founders sharing together with support from experienced entrepreneurs and investors.
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
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Hands-on support
Whether fundraising or revenue generation, we've got content and support to help you.
✓ Online community & weekly calls
✓ Fundraising knowledgebase
✓ Product and growth tactics
✓ No strings. Cancel anytime.
Free Resources for Founders
Free 20 minute coaching call
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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.
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.
How do I get involved as an angel investor?
Invest in ambitious founders, learn from other experts and broaden your network - register here