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Here at Greenbackers, we review around 20-30 pitch decks a week, that’s well over 1000 per year. We see far too many fail to, in our opinion, really make a compelling case to invest. According to INC Magazine research, statistically, only 1% of ALL pitch decks secure venture capital funding. Part of this equation, of […]
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Robert Hokin, Managing Partner at Greenbackers provides guidance on what questions VCs usually ask when on the hunt and evaluating new cleantech investments. Are you a founder with a compelling technology business and thinking about, kicking off or even struggling with a fundraising round? We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch! And check out […]
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The Inflation Reduction Act is the largest climate package in history! So how can US and Non-US startups get a piece of the largest climate bill on the planet? Here are some tips and takeaways from founders, investors and consultants in getting to grips with this. No need to move your HQ if you are […]
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Why have a data room for your funding round? It is well recognized that data rooms are indispensable in the M&A process. What is less well known is that they create just as much value to start-ups that are raising capital. The successful modern start-up is increasingly turning to data rooms for a number of […]
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An average venture capitalist meets approximately two new companies per day, 250 days per year. That’s 500 potential investments every year. Plus, VCs also receive thousands of cold emails, unsolicited pitch decks, even the occasional pitch in an elevator. […]
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By John Steedman, Partner, Greenbackers
The subject of a licensing business model arises frequently when a process technology is developed and the owner wishes to speed up monetisation of their Intellectual Property (IP) without substantial capital funding.[…] […]
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Robert Hokin, Manager Partner, Greenbackers
We here at Greenbackers have been recommending, recording and reviewing video pitches for quite some time now, we’re big believers. It’s an important weapon for deepening investor engagement. There’s a whole industry springing up around this, but we’ve seen some self-made ones that are good too! […]
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[Updated from original post April 2022.] HMRC’s EIS (and SEIS) scheme is a great way for UK based early-stage businesses to attract potential investors and accelerate their growth. For any UK technology business, NOT to have it excludes you from an entire class of early stage invesestors: mainly UK angels, Angel Syndicates and EIS funds. […]
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While there seems to be more capital available than ever in the climate arena, the majority of businesses still struggle to access it. Greenbackers Managing Partner, Robert Hokin, shares some top tips in how to stack the deck in your favour. Unfortunately, there is no sure path to getting an automatic ‘Yes’ with term sheet […]
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Why should your climate/cleantech start-up or scale-up have an advisory board before you start your fundraising campaign? How to create one? Greenbackers Managing Partner, Robert Hokin, shares thoughts on how and why this should matter to your executive team. I was recently asked by an enterprising fintech start up to join their advisory board. While […]
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Interested investors are known for and expected to be bombarding founders with questions during due diligence, but start-up founders should also be asking the questions – and not just one or two…Robert Hokin, Greenbackers Managing Partner explains. When we at Greenbackers host investors pitches, we always take pains to prepare start-ups with answers to any […]
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Raising growth capital for your climate tech venture this year? Think your business is a slam dunk for funding because climate is becoming a hot investment category? Think again. It’s no easier than it ever was. Here are some thoughts from Greenbackers Founder and Managing Partner Robert Hokin – some which might make you a […]
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