ScaleUp Group

This festive season finds us busier than ever! We’re currently working hard to secure the best deals for six clients planning to raise £25 million+ in the coming months. Our Placement Service continues to thrive, with 20 ‘C’-level roles filled for 11 clients – most recently placing a CRO for Certino. As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of our journey. Here's our *2024 Year In Review Newsletter*, with stories & updates for Tech Entrepreneurs: https://lnkd.in/gngAnQrv Headlines include: ☑️ Securing £25M+ Funding Across Six Sectors  ☑️ What's On The Minds of SaaS Tech CEOs? Topics of Our 2024 CEO Forums ☑️ Inspiring Presentations at Our Quarterly Partner's Meetings ☑️ Our Latest SUG Talk Episode. Lisa Powis,BEM ☑️ Scaling Up to Exiting: Milestones in a Tech Entrepreneur’s Journey [On Demand] ☑️ Closing the Funding Gap: How Female Founders Attract Investment and are Rewriting the Playbook for Successful Fundraising [Webinar On Demand] ☑️ The Enterprise Awards 2024 Raised an Incredible £13,000 for The WCIT Charity ☑️ Sponsorships Now Available for The 2025 Enterprise Awards Dinner #Tech #Founder #ScaleUp #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurs

We are delighted to share our newest SUG Talk episode, where Lisa Powis,BEM shares the bold moves and lessons that shaped her entrepreneurial journey with John O'Connell. https://lnkd.in/efaSsjgj From the spark of inspiration in the back of a Rolls Royce to navigating tough times with resilience, Lisa reveals how taking risks with a nontraditional business model fuelled her success. She also dives into empowering others, from ensuring employees have "skin in the game" to championing female entrepreneurs. Lisa offers a candid look at the challenges of selling a business and staying true to your vision. This episode is packed with insights to inspire your next big leap! #Entrepreneur #Podcast #FemaleFounder #Tech #Scaling

Wishing all our Friends, Clients, Partners, and network a very Merry Christmas and happy festive season! We had a delightful Christmas Lunch, following an inspiring CEO Forum and Partner's Meeting yesterday. Thank you all for making it a memorable day!

🔗 Webinar Recording Now Available: https://lnkd.in/exDgYp_5 Join Emma Sinclair MBE (EnterpriseAlumni), Clare Elford (Clue Software), and Melanie Goward (Maven Capital Partners), led by Lisa Powis,BEM (Partner at ScaleUp Group and successful entrepreneur), as they dive into actionable strategies to help female founders attract the right investors and break through the funding gap. Tune in for all of this and more: ☑️ Insight into navigating the US market and raising growth capital ☑️ Proven strategies for securing Series A funding and raising "smart money" ☑️ Tips to enhance investor appeal, craft strong pitches, and avoid common pitfalls ☑️ How to maintain the right investor involvement to foster growth while protecting your vision ☑️ Inspiring PE and VC firms to embrace female leadership Watch the webinar now and equip yourself with the tools to redefine the fundraising playbook! #FemaleFounders #VentureCapital #SeriesAFunding #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship

🎉One week to go! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eqQP8xZc Why is it that women-led businesses receive less than 3% of venture capital funding? The fundraising journey for female founders comes with its own set of challenges. But the landscape is changing. Join our upcoming webinar, "Closing the Funding Gap: How Female Founders Attract Investment and Are Rewriting the Playbook for Successful Fundraising:" 📅 Date: Monday, 25th November 2024 ⏰ Time: 10am GMT 📍 Location: Virtual Led by experienced entrepreneur and Partner at ScaleUp Group, Lisa Powis BEM, featuring insights from trailblazing founders, Clare Elford (Clue Software) and Emma Sinclair MBE (EnterpriseAlumni) with expert advice on investor appeal from Melanie Goward (Maven Capital Partners) and much more. #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounders #VentureCapital #FundraisingSuccess

Now available on-demand! Our October 2024 Scaling Up to Exiting: Milestones in a Tech Entrepreneur’s Journey, event was such a success, we're delighted to share online access for you to listen to the sessions anytime. Access here: https://lnkd.in/eBZ5mWMk Featuring 14 remarkable speakers – including seasoned entrepreneurs, savvy investors, and expert advisers, from ActiveOps, Clue Software, eflow Global, Evelyn Partners, Evotix, Finch Capital, Frog Capital, Octopus Ventures, Quantexa, Silverpeak, and some of our own entrepreneur Partners, who have successfully navigated this journey themselves. Listen to these sessions and more: ✔ The State of Growth Funding in the UK ✔ Series A: Securing the Right Deal from the Right Investor ✔ Series B & Beyond: Strategies for Continued Success ✔ Exiting vs. IPO: Making Informed Decisions ✔ Life After Funding: Pluralism and Financial Management Whether you’re scaling up or planning your exit strategy, these expert insights are invaluable. #ScalingUp #Entrepreneur #ExitStrategy #GrowthFunding

Why does less than 3% of venture capital funding go to women-led businesses? Female founders often face unique challenges in the fundraising process, especially when it comes to securing crucial Series A investment – the first time they are in front of Institutional Funds. Join our upcoming webinar, "Closing the Funding Gap: How Female Founders Attract Investment and Are Rewriting the Playbook for Successful Fundraising:" https://lnkd.in/eqQP8xZc 📅 Date: Monday, 25th November 2024 ⏰ Time: 10am GMT     📍 Location: Virtual Led by experienced entrepreneur and Partner at ScaleUp Group, Lisa Powis BEM, featuring insights from trailblazing founders, Clare Elford (Clue Software) and Emma Sinclair MBE (EnterpriseAlumni) with expert advice on investor appeal from Melanie Goward (Maven Capital Partners) and much more. #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounders #Fundraising #VentureCapital #SeriesA

Attending SaaStock and looking for next stage growth funding? Connect with Paul Excell and Shaun Scoon to learn more about how ScaleUp Group helps B2B SaaS Tech scaleups.

Thank you to everyone who attended our seminar, Scaling Up to Exiting: Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey last week. It was a pleasure to have such an engaged group of tech #entrepreneurs and industry leaders with us. We trust that the discussions including, the state of growth funding in the UK, securing the right investor for Series A, strategies for success beyond Series B, making informed decisions on exiting vs. IPO, and a pluralist career have sparked ideas to help you on your path to success. A special thanks to our exceptional lineup of speakers, for sharing their wisdom and experiences: Richard Jeffery, ActiveOps; Clare Elford, Clue Software; Ben Parker, eflow Global; Andrew Lewin and Adam Osper, Evelyn Partners; Matthew Elson, Evotix; Aman Ghei, Finch Capital; Mike Reid, Frog Capital; Edward Keelan, Octopus Ventures; Vishal Marria, Quantexa; Paddy MccGwire, Silverpeak; Shaun Scoon and Adam Hale, ScaleUp Group plus our fantastic host, John O'Connell. Their insights, coupled with our attendees’ entrepreneurial spirit, are what make events like these impactful.

Less than TWO weeks to go until our 'Scaling Up to Exiting: Milestones in a Tech Entrepreneur’s Journey' Seminar in London. If you are the Founder or Leader of a B2B SaaS Tech business, having navigated the start-up phase, this event is for you. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eWDJMzGJ 🕤 9:30am – 1pm 🌍 City of London, UK #Tech #Founder #ScaleUp #Entrepreneur